Terry Kopitsch and her husband Victor

We are sorry to regretfully inform the CSEA community of an untimely death of one of our members, and department leaders.  Terri Kopitsch, the CSEA Local 830 Unit President for the Nassau County Health Department, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, at the age of 52.  Cause of death is believed to be a heart attack.

Terri had been in the Health Department for 23 years, and has held various union leadership roles in the CSEA for nearly 20 of those years.  She was known by her co-workers as the “mayor of 240 (Old Country Rd.)” for her dedication to her job, to the union and to people in general.

“She just tried to be friends with everyone, and saw goodness in everyone,” her husband Victor Kopitsch said.  Terri and Vic had been married for 23 years and reside in Hempstead.   

Everyone at CSEA would like to send their heartfelt condolences to Victor, and the rest of the Kopitsch family.  Terri’s hard work and commitment was always very much appreciated and will be sorely missed.

Condolences can be sent to:

Victor Kopitsch

104 Rutland Rd.

Hempstead, NY  11550