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Andrew Popoli

Popoli AndyHODGES, SC – Andrew Popoli, 70, of Hodges, SC, formerly of Westfield, husband of Valeria “Val” Janulewicz Popoli, died July 20, 2013, at Self Regional Medical Center, Greenwood, SC. He was a son of the late Dr. Alphonse Popoli and Elena Reppucci Popoli.
Andy was a 1961 graduate of Assumption Preparatory School, Worcester, MA, received a BA degree in Liberal Arts from Holy Cross and a Master’s degree in Social Work from UNC, Chapel Hill.  He wrote the first grant in Massachusetts for the Rural Housing Authority and was the proud owner of Popoli Honda-Yamaha in Westfield, MA for over 30 years.
Surviving is his wife of the home; two sons, Matthew Popoli (Paula) of Mamaroneck, NY, and Kevin Popoli (Becca) of Roswell, GA; a stepdaughter, Melissa Cook (Mark) of Greenwood, SC; a stepson, Joseph Melloni of Norwich, CT; two brothers, Thomas Popoli of Naples, FL, and Stephen Popoli of Westfield, MA; grandchildren, Sadie Popoli, Ashley Gleason, Samuel Popoli, Lily Popoli, William Popoli, Elena Popoli, Andrew Popoli, Avery Cook, and Rivers Cook. He was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Popoli.
Please join the family to celebrate the extraordinary life of our Dad, Husband, Grandfather and friend to many, Andy Popoli, on Saturday, August 17th. If you are a motorcycle rider, please ride your motorcycle to the Memorial Service & Reception in honor of Andy. The schedule is as follows: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pay respects at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorial service at  Firtion-Adams Funeral Home 5:00 p.m. Motorcycle procession from the funeral  home to Shaker Farms Country Club 5:30 p.m. Reception Cocktails followed by Dinner at Shaker Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Road, Westfield, MA. There is no need to RSVP for the memorial Service, but please let us know if you are available to attend the reception at Shaker Farms Country Club by clicking on the below RSVP link.
Please email andypopolimemorial@gmail with any questions. Thanks RSVP link:  http://whoozin.com/WMF-FJW-WJHW
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