Howard R. Kopcych, age 75 of Collinsville, IL, born February 9, 1944 in Bridgewater, MA, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at his residence surrounded by family.

Howard was a Collinsville High School graduate.  He retired from McDonnell Douglas where he was a machinist punch press operator and served as the Union President of Lodge 837A for six years.  From 1996 until 2006 he was an usher in Section 152 for the St. Louis Cardinals.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Bertha (nee Smith) Kopcych; and a brother, Robert Kopcych.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Sandra L. (nee Johnson) Kopcych, whom he married February 5, 1966; a daughter, Theresa Ann (Brady) Fundis of Columbia, IL; three grandchildren:  Anastasia L. Fundis, Cassandra J. Fundis and Conner E. Fundis; two brothers: Anthony (Shirley) Kopcych, Jr. and Peter Kopcych; two sisters:  Genie Marie (David) Stonesifer and Nancy (Peter) Witherell; numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home, Maryville, IL.

Memorial service will be at 3pm with Father John Beveridge officiating.

Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post 365, Collinsville VFW Post 5691 or the charity of your choice and will be received at the funeral home.