Anne Rose Coppola Karlac, 73, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a yearlong fight with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born in New Haven on March 4, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mabel Richards Coppola. Anne had worked at the New Haven Phone Company, Lexington Gardens and later at Marrakech Inc. and Benhaven with special needs adults. She enjoyed flowers, being outdoors, crafting, playing cards, NASCAR and collecting lighthouse’s and sea glass. Anne’s greatest joy was spending time with her family who she loved unconditionally. Loving mother of George Norboe Jr. and Robert Norboe. Beloved grandmother of Violet Norboe. Sister of Louis (Camille) Coppola, Ralph (Maria) Coppola, Michelle (who was her rock throughout her battle with cancer) (Edward) Vaccaro Quattlander, Albert (Christina) Coppola and the late Mary Coppola. Also survived by her former husband Tom Karlac and her former husband George Norboe Sr. who was a dear friend and the father of her children.
There will be no visiting hours. The family will be having a celebration of Anne’s life at a later date.
Our deepest condolences are being sent to your family. She was a special lady who enjoyed laughing and being with her family . During this difficult time our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love
Ned and Maryanna
Thank you Maryanna and Ed for your love, prayers and support of me and my family during Anne’s illness. She certainly was a special lady. Love, Shell