Josephine M. "Do Do" (Kupiec) Koczur

Josephine M. "Do Do" Koczur, age 96 passed away on Independence Day, July 4, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a short illness.  Josephine was born in Gilbertville, on February 15, 1928, a daughter of the late Antoni Kupiec and Aniela (Brozek) Kupiec.  She was raised and educated in Gilbertville and was a graduate of the former Hardwick High School.  As a child she was given the nickname "Do Do".  It stayed with her until the day she passed away.  Do Do was employed at the former Carters Manufacturing Company in Gilbertville, she was a stitcher, and her nieces would reap the benefits of getting doll clothes made from the excess material.  Do Do was also employed for many years at the former Warren Dry Cleaners in Ware. She was a bookkeeper for them, as well as a counter clerk. She was a people person and a pleasant conversationalist. On May 12, 1956, in St. Aloysius Church in Gilbertville, Do Do entered into Holy Matrimony with Andrew A. Koczur of Ware.  They were married for almost 56 years before his passing in 2012. Josephine lived in Gilbertville and Ware for most of her long life, until two years ago when she transitioned into Quaboag Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center in West Brookfield.  Do Do always presented herself in the best way.  She looked forward to having her hair meticulously styled, her nails manicured, and her lipstick and makeup done. She was a charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Gilbertville VFW and was a life-long member of St. Aloysius Parish in Gilbertville. Besides her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her siblings; Stanley "Billy" Kupiec in 2002, Helen Grehoski in 2014 and Stephanie Szczupak in 1970.  Do Do leaves behind several nieces and nephews, and several great-nieces and nephews, who will cherish her loving memory.  A Funeral Mass will be offered for her on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 10 AM in St. Aloysius Parish, Church Street, Gilbertville.  She will be laid to rest following the funeral mass next to her husband and parents in St. Aloysius Cemetery, Gilbertville.  There are no calling hours.  Funeral Services are under the direction of Cebula Funeral Home of Ware.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Aloysius Church, 64 Church Street (P.O.Box 542) Gilbertville, Massachusetts 01031.  For more information and an online guest book, please visit:  www.cebulafuneralhome.com .

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