James Kopfensteiner
James Kopfensteiner, a Cortlandt resident, died Aug. 20. He was 80.
Kopfensteiner, better known as Big Jim or Mr. Kopf, was born Feb. 17, 1940, in Bath, Pa.
He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in May 1961 and was honorably discharged in May 1967.
Jim married Judith Leggiero May 9, 1964, and owned a family painting and general contracting business.
Big Jim was kind, caring, a loving husband, awesome daddy, grandfather and great-grandfather. He gave of himself unconditionally and always put his family first.
Big Jim was an avid sports lover. He loved to watch, coach and instruct his children and grandchildren. He also loved umpiring collegiate softball and officiating basketball.
Kopfensteiner is survived by his loving wife; children Cindy (Mike), Debbie (Dave) and Christine; seven grandchildren, Mikey, Jamie, Kayla, Danielle, Joe-Joe, Brianna and Stephanie; and one great-grandchild, Laila.
