Eileen Kramer Kophazi

Margaret Eileen Kramer Kophazi, age 94, of Nokomis, FL, and formerly of Burgettstown, PA, passed away on August 24 at her home, in the company of her family. She was born December 17, 1925 in Dunkirk, NY to the late Ernest and Margaret Shearon Kramer. She spent most of her childhood in McDonald, PA and graduated from McDonald High School. After graduation, she worked at the Federal Reserve Bank in Pittsburgh. It was on the daily train ride to the city that she met a fellow commuter who introduced Eileen to her brother. Soon after her marriage, Eileen and her new husband, Joe, moved to Burgettstown, PA where they raised their family. Much later on, the couple realized a dream when they retired to Nokomis, FL in 1984. Besides her parents, Eileen was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Joseph Robert Kophazi in 1995; two sisters, Patricia Strain and Gertrude Polen; and two brothers, Ernest Kramer and Michael Kramer. She is survived by two daughters, Joan (Pete) McMahon, of Venice, FL and Janet (Joe) DePhilippo, of Delran, NJ; two sons, David (Kelly) Kophazi of Lexington, VA and Daniel (Beth) Kophazi of Fort Mill, SC; six grandchildren, Michael McMahon; Amy DePhilippo Ferrarie and Joe DePhilippo, Jr.; and Joel, Sam, and Katy Kophazi; and two great grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Eileen was a member of Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, FL for many years. She lived in her own home and drove her car up until a month ago. She was blessed to be surrounded by many new and lifelong friends and good neighbors, and she enjoyed many happy hours in the company of her grandson, Michael. She was a good cook, generous and hospitable, and a kind lady with a nice laugh who remembered birthdays, looked out for others, and greeted visitors with a homemade lemon meringue or cherry lattice pie. She often joked that her tombstone should read, ""She tried."" Eileen loved new shoes, sunsets, all things Irish, watching ""Jeopardy"", bingo, knitting, good music, Bishop Sheen, and dessert. She often consoled herself and others with the simple and wise words: ""This too shall pass."" And so it has. The family wishes to thank Dr. Emily June, Dr. Issam Halaby, and Tidewell Hospice for their excellent care. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to Tidewell Hospice and Palliative Care – Venice House of Venice, FL or to St. Vincent DePaul Society of Venice, FL, in Eileen's memory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Epiphany Cathedral on Friday, August 28th at 1:00 pm. Burial will be at Venice Memorial Gardens. Service Information Date: Friday, August 28, 2020 Time: 1:00 pm Epiphany Cathedral Catholic Church Address: 350 Tampa Ave. W., , Venice, FL, 34285 | Map Cemetery Information Date: Friday, August 28, 2020 Venice Memorial Gardens Address: 1950 Center Road, , Venice, FL, 34292 (941) 493-4246 | Map