IN MEMORIAM

Kopff, Virginia B. of Scarsdale, N.Y. on August 31, 1972. Wife of Dr. Richard G. Kopff, Mother of Robert, Frederick, and Dr. Richard G. Kopff Jr. Daughter of Mrs. Margaret Bowen. Also survived by nine brothers and sisters and four grandchildren. Friends may call at the Bennett Funeral Home 824 Scarsdale Avenue, Scarsdale. Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers a contribution to the Heart Fund would be appreciated. Services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. (9-1). From the White Plains Reporter Dispatch Sept 1, 1972

Mrs. Richard G. Kopff formerly of Bronxville. Mrs. Virginia B. Kopff, of 142 Garth Rd., Scarsdale, died on Thursday at White Plains Hospital at the age of 58.  Born in Baltimore, Md. she had been a Scarsdale resident for the past seven years and had formerly lived in Bronxville.  Surviving are her husband, Dr. Richard G. Kopff of the home address; three sons, Dr. Richard Kopff Jr. of New York City, Robert of Culver City, Calif. and Frederick of Nashville, Tenn.; her mother Mrs. Margaret Bowen of Altoona, Pa. and nine brothers and sisters. Also surviving are four grandchildren.

She met Pops at Eramus High School.  She loved to write and visit museums.  She is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, N.Y. plot 22637 sec. 146.

I was told she kept the cookies on the bottom shelves for me.  You have to love someone who does that for you.

4 Generations of Bowens (below):

Derick being held by Fred, who is next to his mother Virginia (Bowen) Kopff.  Margaret Emily (Rodkey) Bowen is on the right.

Gin and Frederick L. Kopff III - 1944.

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