Janet Theresa Coppola passed away at home on Saturday, October 24, 2026 after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August of 2022.

Janet is survived by her loving and devoted husband of more than 50 years, Peter J. Coppola, and daughters Mary Coppola Heslep and her spouse Robert Heslep; Melissa Coppola and her partner Brian Foley and Pamela Coppola MacKay and her spouse Dan MacKay. Janet had five grandsons; Ty MacKay, Ryan MacKay, James Heslep, Parker Heslep and Wesley Heslep and many grand dogs who loved her unconditionally.

Born on April 2, 1953 Janet was the third of six children to John Francis Halliday and Audrey Halliday of North Cambridge, MA.

Janet was a physical therapist who dedicated her career to helping others. She worked in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, retiring from the Burlington Public Schools System in 2015. A resident of the town of Burlington, MA for more than 50 years, Janet and Peter were regular parishioners and Eucharistic ministers at St. Malachy’s Church. Her faith was the foundation of her contagious optimism as she navigated her unapologetic cancer journey.

She was loved by many and will be remembered for a life of selflessness and giving.

Donations may be made in Janet’s name to the Lahey Clinic so they may continue their world-class care of cancer patients Support Lahey Clinic

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her visiting hours on Thursday, October 29th from 4pm to 7pm at the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, 43 Winn St. Burlington. Her funeral service will begin from the funeral home at 9am on Friday, October 30th with a Funeral Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10am at St. Malachys Church in St. Veronica’s Parish, 99 Bedford St, Burlington. Burial will follow in Pine Haven Cemetery, Burlington.