Florian J.

Kuprewicz

Florian passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Thursday October 20th while rehabilitating at the Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Saugus.

He was 92 years of age.  Born and raised in Chelsea he was the loving son of the late Peter and Josephine (Tomaszewska) Kuprewicz.

He attended St. Stanislaus parochial school, played team Basketball with St. Stan's C.Y.O, and graduated from Everett Vocational Trade High School.  After graduating he enlisted into the Army and served honorably during the Korean Conflict.  After his discharge he returned home to Chelsea and remained a lifelong resident.

He was best known to his friends as "Cooper" and to his family as "Uncle Fred".  He worked briefly at Kayem Foods and later pursued his lifetime career with the US Postal Service.  He was employed for many years as a Mail Handler working at the JFK Federal building before his full retirement.

A proud veteran, he was a charter member of the Polish American Veterans Post 13 in Chelsea.  "Cooper" was a lifelong faithful parishioner and communicant of the former St. Stanislaus Parish.  He was a member of the St. Stanislaus Holy Name Society, and a dedicated church usher for over 50 years, frequently attending and collecting offerings at the 8 AM Sunday Mass and Holy Days.

In his lifetime he enjoyed walking, listening to WJIB, spending his off time at Wonderland Dog Track, and visiting local casinos. He was an all-around Boston sports fan, and enjoyed traveling and taking several cruises.  He is fondly remembered for his quiet manner, his quick wit and dry sense of humor.

He was the dear brother of Jean Zybert of Chelsea and her late husband Frank.  Cherished uncle of Paul and Kerry Zybert of Rowley, Frank and Cathy Zybert of Moorpark CA, Carol and Paul St. Pierre of Cohasset, and Ann Marie and Antonio DiBenedetto of Peabody.  Adored great uncle of Christopher and Jocelyn Zybert, Jennifer Fewsmith, Jonathan Zybert, Christina and Paul St. Pierre, and Nico DiBenedetto. He was the loving great-grand-uncle of Owen and Miles Zybert, Matthew St. Pierre, and was anticipating the arrival of two additional great-grand-nephews.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral and visitation at the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Thursday (only) October 27th from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. immediately followed by a funeral mass at Our Lady of Grace Church 59 Nichols St. Chelsea at 11:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.