Josephine was the daughter of Szymon and Karolina (Pluta) Kulpa. She was a 1943 graduate of Taunton High School. For many years, she was employed as a stitcher at the John E. Lucy Shoe Company in Bridgewater. Known by many as Jo, she was a lifelong communicant of Holy Rosary parish as well as a member of the church's Holy Rosary Sodality. She was a 2006 recipient of the Marian Medal. For 25 years, Jo took much enjoyment from tirelessly volunteering at the Holy Rosary Church Polish Picnics. It was here that she became known for her homemade cheesecake. During warm weather you would find her tending to her flower garden. She grew the most beautiful gladiolas.
Proud of her Polish heritage, she was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club and the Polish National Alliance. Jo loved to participate in many Polish festivals within southeastern New England. She best enjoyed life in the company of her family and friends, and always looked forward to musical events at the areas performance venues.
Josephine was the sister of:
1. Mary Zelisko,
2. John J. Kulpa,
3. Balwina Kulpa,
4. Florence Klebash,
5. Anna Kulpa,
6. Anthony Kulpa,
7. Alice Machnik.
She is survived by 4 nieces, Barbara Machnik, Joanne Machnik, Barbara Proulx, and Carolyn Arieta. She was also aunt to the late Richard J. Kulpa and Irene Clifford. She was a great-aunt to Kevin Hamblett and the late Donna A. Medeiros. A Mass of Christian Burial was at the Holy Rosary Church. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery.
Proud of her Polish heritage, she was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club and the Polish National Alliance. Jo loved to participate in many Polish festivals within southeastern New England. She best enjoyed life in the company of her family and friends, and always looked forward to musical events at the areas performance venues.
Josephine was the sister of:
1. Mary Zelisko,
2. John J. Kulpa,
3. Balwina Kulpa,
4. Florence Klebash,
5. Anna Kulpa,
6. Anthony Kulpa,
7. Alice Machnik.
She is survived by 4 nieces, Barbara Machnik, Joanne Machnik, Barbara Proulx, and Carolyn Arieta. She was also aunt to the late Richard J. Kulpa and Irene Clifford. She was a great-aunt to Kevin Hamblett and the late Donna A. Medeiros. A Mass of Christian Burial was at the Holy Rosary Church. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery.
Josephine was the daughter of Szymon and Karolina (Pluta) Kulpa. She was a 1943 graduate of Taunton High School. For many years, she was employed as a stitcher at the John E. Lucy Shoe Company in Bridgewater. Known by many as Jo, she was a lifelong communicant of Holy Rosary parish as well as a member of the church's Holy Rosary Sodality. She was a 2006 recipient of the Marian Medal. For 25 years, Jo took much enjoyment from tirelessly volunteering at the Holy Rosary Church Polish Picnics. It was here that she became known for her homemade cheesecake. During warm weather you would find her tending to her flower garden. She grew the most beautiful gladiolas.
Proud of her Polish heritage, she was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club and the Polish National Alliance. Jo loved to participate in many Polish festivals within southeastern New England. She best enjoyed life in the company of her family and friends, and always looked forward to musical events at the areas performance venues.
Josephine was the sister of:
1. Mary Zelisko,
2. John J. Kulpa,
3. Balwina Kulpa,
4. Florence Klebash,
5. Anna Kulpa,
6. Anthony Kulpa,
7. Alice Machnik.
She is survived by 4 nieces, Barbara Machnik, Joanne Machnik, Barbara Proulx, and Carolyn Arieta. She was also aunt to the late Richard J. Kulpa and Irene Clifford. She was a great-aunt to Kevin Hamblett and the late Donna A. Medeiros. A Mass of Christian Burial was at the Holy Rosary Church. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery.
Proud of her Polish heritage, she was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club and the Polish National Alliance. Jo loved to participate in many Polish festivals within southeastern New England. She best enjoyed life in the company of her family and friends, and always looked forward to musical events at the areas performance venues.
Josephine was the sister of:
1. Mary Zelisko,
2. John J. Kulpa,
3. Balwina Kulpa,
4. Florence Klebash,
5. Anna Kulpa,
6. Anthony Kulpa,
7. Alice Machnik.
She is survived by 4 nieces, Barbara Machnik, Joanne Machnik, Barbara Proulx, and Carolyn Arieta. She was also aunt to the late Richard J. Kulpa and Irene Clifford. She was a great-aunt to Kevin Hamblett and the late Donna A. Medeiros. A Mass of Christian Burial was at the Holy Rosary Church. Interment in St. Josephs Cemetery.
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