Robert A. Koper

December 7, 1945 - November 9, 2019

Robert A. Koper, 73, of Benicia passed away suddenly while on assignment in Nebraska. He was born in Oakland, California and has called Benicia his home since 1998. Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy and the Vietnam War from 1968-1970. He worked for Westinghouse/Northrup Grumman as an electrical engineer for more than 50 years. He was a member of St. Dominic’s Church and a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved barbecuing and wine events. He was an avid fan of the San Francisco 49ers and any team playing the Indianapolis Colts. He enjoyed tennis, fishing, music, reading, rescuing elderly dogs and playing the guitar and banjo. Robert is survived by his wife Terrye Light; brother Chester Koper Jr.; sister, Carolyn O’Keefe; his mother Mary Koper; stepson Tommy L. Light Jr., stepdaughters Tommie Light Plews and Thomasina Light Amatyleon; his nephew David G. Koper; sister-in-law Earlene Koper; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also survived by his aunt, Bozena Holloway; cousins Dee Fratus & Kathleen Oliver as well as cousins in Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland. He was preceded in death by his brother Stephen Koper and his aunt Beatrice Wiese. Visitation will be after 4:00 p.m. Monday, November 25th, followed by Vigil services at 7:00 p.m. at Passalacqua Funeral Chapel, 901 West Second Street, Benicia, CA. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 26th at St. Dominic’s Church, 475 East I Street, Benicia. Burial with military honors will be held at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations is his name be made to Muttville.org, senior dog rescue.