Submitted by: Dan Rich

Giuseppe Lacopo

Aug. 10, 1951 - June 25, 2008

South Bend Tribune 6/28/2008
SOUTH BEND - Giuseppe "Joe" Lacopo, residing in South Bend, passed away at 1:26 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in his home, following a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was 56 years old. He was born August 10, 1951, in Gerace, Reggio Calabria, Italy to Salvatore and Laura (Cinanni) Lacopo and moved to South Bend when he was 18 years old, in March of 1970.

On July 18, 1970, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, South Bend, he was united in marriage to Nicolina Rulli. His loving wife Nickey survives him. Also surviving are his daughter, Lori (Bryan) Newport of South Bend; his son, Joseph M. (Lisa Murray) Lacopo of South Bend; two grandchildren, Joseph T. and Scott B. Newport. His mother, Laura Lacopo; and his brother, Michele (Silvana) Lacopo, both of Gerace, Italy survive Joe as well. In addition, he is survived by his sister-in-law and her husband, Rosa and Tony Hanslits; and two nieces, Ashley and Katie, all of Indianapolis; and his beautiful beloved boxer, "Bruno". Joe was the owner of the Coliseum Salon on South Bend's south side for the past 32 years. He was a graduate of Formal Beauty School in Italy. He and Nickey are members of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka. During Joe's 32 years as owner of the Coliseum Salon, he made many wonderful friendships. Joe enjoyed owning his own business and the daily duties affiliated with his success. More importantly, he valued the lasting relationships he formed with all of his clients. The relationships and friendships were most valuable.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 30, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mishawaka. Rev. Terry Fisher, pastor, will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the Palmer Funeral Home-Guisinger Chapel, 3718 South Michigan Street, South Bend, where a Parish Rosary will be said at 5:00 p.m. Sunday In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in memory of Giuseppe "Joe" Lacopo may be offered to the American Cancer Society, 601 West Edison Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545, Pet Refuge, 2300 West 6th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46545, or to the Center for Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 111 Sunnybrook Court, South Bend, IN 46637.