Joe Coppoletta's career has allowed him to see a great deal of this world. Recently moving to Corbett to settle into a more quiet and relaxed lifestyle, Joe says he is happy to leave behind the frenzied lifestyle of the Los Angeles area. Joe and wife Kathy are settling in on some spacious acreage to allow their daughter and her fiance to farm the land. Katie and Rowan have farmed on both Loudon Rd. and in Troutdale, and now will farm on Joe and Kathy's land, growing organic garlic and over 20 varieties of vegetables. The Coppoletta's have another daughter, Michelle who is married with children and is a botanist. As a young man, Joe started off with carpentry work. One day, his life took a complete turn as he was hit by a cement truck and disabled from his work as a carpenter. Going off to college, he studied and received a degree in journalism and broadcasting. Joe's first job out of school was with Steve Kroft of 60 Minutes in Jacksonville, Florida. It was at this time he also met his wife Kathy, while she was visiting Florida on her spring break! Joe has gone on to direct and produce TV shows, films and documentaries around the world, filming in 23 different countries. Joe worked on such shows as Falcon Crest, Knot's Landing, and Walker, Texas Ranger. Now Joe is settling into Corbett, and getting involved. He is attending Grange lunches on Mondays and has stepped up to volunteer for the Citizen's Patrol. Kathy will permanently move to Corbett once she officially retires in June from her teaching career in the Watts area of Los Angeles. She can't wait to come up and settle in!
