KOPES, Jerome J.

Jerome J. Kopes, 65, entered into rest on June 2, 2003, with his long time friend David Battenhouse at his side. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother. He is survived by sisters Janet Gilbert, Phyllis Szmudzinski, Rita Caton, friends Walter Slivinski and John Brey. We mourn your absence and will love you always as we recall your sense of humor, kindness and generosity as you frequently said see you later. Services Pending. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014. Botimer Mortuary, Phoenix, AZ. Published in The Arizona Republic on 6/8/2003.