Write a commentJoseph J. Lupa, 81, a resident of Oswego, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at Oswego Hospital.
Born in Oswego, he was ason of the late Peter and Apolonia (Malec) Lupa.
He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
Joseph worked as a self employed insurance broker.
He was a member of the Shriners, Oswego and Kissimmee Florida Elks and Moose Club, VFW 5885, 268 American Legion and Oswego Masons. He was an avid vinyl record collector and enjoyed spending winters in Florida.
Surviving are three daughters, Cheryl (Tim) Hedger, of Washington, Sharon (Paul) Kappus, of Nevada, and Karen French, of Pennsylvania; three sons, Kevin (Lisa) Lupa, of New Jersey, Steven (Helene) Lupa, of Nevada, and Brian (Lorgia) Lupa, of Florida; a brother, Paul E. "Gene" Lupa; a sister, Bertha Kalafarski, of Fulton; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Joanne, in 2007; two brothers, Peter and John Lupa; four sisters, Helen Cook, Mary Lupa, Sophie Coniski and Nellie Osetek; and a grandson, Michael Abare.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, June 28, at St. Stephen's Church, Oswego.
Burial will be private.
There are no calling hours.
Nelson Funeral Home has care of arrangements.
Online condolences may be made at www.nelson-funeralhome.com.
