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Joseph Kupper Obituary
AGE: 65 • Ocean Beach
Joseph Edward Kupper, age 65 of Ocean Beach, NJ, passed away peacefully in his residence on Wednesday January 1, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Mike and Laura Kupper and brother Charlie. He is survived by his loving daughter JoAnna Kupper of Normandy Beach; two sisters Alice Kupper of Atlantic Highlands, Dorothea Brune of Vernon, and brother Louis Kupper of Wall. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Born in New Brunswick, he grew up in the Brick Township section of Normandy Beach, his true home, and graduated Brick Township High School in 1966. Joe then honorably served in the 2nd infantry division of the United States Army, stationed in South Korea from 1969 to 1971. He worked on the oil rigs for several years in Louisiana on the Gulf of Mexico. He came back and lived in Normandy Beach, where he was know as "The Mayor" and then in Toms River for several years. He spent the last nine years of his life working at Ocean Beach Marina as the Dock Master. He loved being by the water and boating, as he did his whole life. He owned several boats in his lifetime. He was known by many as 'Captain Kupp' because of his passion for sailing and boating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project in Mr. Kupper's name.
A memorial gathering will be held at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River on Tuesday, January 7 from 4 to 6:30 pm with a funeral service at 6:30pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Kupper
Wendy Childers
January 13, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers to Joe's daughter and family. We were so sorry to miss the service. Joe was always one of our favorite Normandians, especially back in the Corner Store days. We will miss you Joe--Wendy & Lee Childers
Smiley Deiter
January 13, 2014
Sincere condolences to the Kupper family. So many memories of Joe as a mentor, philosopher, friend that inspired so many. And made us laugh!
So many memories.
Sail on, Joe- it's a downwind boogie to heaven amigo.
Bob O'Brien
January 8, 2014
An old friend whom I was fortunate to have reunited with this past summer ...RIP my friend and thank you for touching my life ..
Bob & Valerie Krienke
January 7, 2014
Our sincere condolences to the family. Joe will be missed!
Buzz & Mary Ackerman
January 7, 2014
Our sincere condolences to Joe's family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Joe and his crew on the "Sea Snake" cruising alongside the "Hotknives" down Barnegat Bay. Never a dull moment. I only get up there a couple of times a year these days and try to make it on Thursdays so I can see the crew. Always enjoyed catching up with Kupp. Keep it at your back Capt.
Sue Hofstetter
January 6, 2014
With the sun on your face, the wind at your back, sail on my dear friend….Until we meet again….Love you Joe…
January 6, 2014
JoAnna and family,
Please except our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Father. It only seems like yesterday we were walking you and my son on West Point Island for candy on Halloween night. We will miss Joe very much.
Lynn Anderson and Joe Zbranak
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"
Steve Preller
January 6, 2014
Joe, We'll miss your friendly smile and helping hand on the docks. Our daughter Katie too spent many happy hours on the dock with the girls. Our prayers are with your family and especially Joey. The "Good Life" crew.
Paul and Glenn Von Suskil
January 6, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Nancey Ackerman Veldran
January 5, 2014
Joe -
may you kiss
the wind then turn from it
certain that it will
love your back...smooth sailing dear friend.
Andrea Kolenc
January 5, 2014
Wishing you calm winds and smooth seas as you sail to heaven. Our girls spent many good times together at OBM. It won't be the same there without Dock Master Joe! May God watch over JoAnna in your absence. Warm regards, "The Twin Dolphins Crew K-15
January 5, 2014
Every sail, you are light. Aloha, my friend, my brother.
January 5, 2014
We will all miss Joe at Ocean Beach marina. He was always there to help and would take on countless tasks especially if they aided customers...they were like extended family to Joe.
Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with Joey...we all loved your dad.
Lou Mercatanti
Debbi Fenelon-Dennison
January 5, 2014
Aloha Nui Loa my friend. Thanks for the many decades of incredible memories. They will keep you close to my heart.
ron bovasso
January 5, 2014
The Kupp was my companion for thousands of miles from NJ to Acapulco and back, and will be again.
Barbara Callas
January 5, 2014
Joe, "a good man" in every way. I will always remember your kindness and the unique sound of your voice and laugh. And the only time I ever saw you lose your composure, trying to flip unruly eggs in your coffee shop one morning! Love and peace to you my friend. To Joe's family, my sincere condolences go out to you. And to Joey: your Dad will always be by your side, guiding you by remote navigation.
Henry Fall
January 5, 2014
R.I.P Joe. You were a great guy and a great friend, as well as, a great classmate (B.T.H.S. 1966). We had some fun times in school and duck hunting and racing our boats. I hope that you have a peaceful journey into the next world my friend. I will never forget you. Henry Fall, Brick.
January 5, 2014
What can be added ? Joe was one of a kind and endeared by many . Will always be remembered with fondness . Condolences to all his family and friends .
January 5, 2014
We will miss you passing by our boat and sharing a cold drink on a hot day. Our prayers for your family.
Vita & Richie Cibelli
Rob Howell & Family
January 5, 2014
Going to miss Joe's warm smile, his knowledge of the sea and his passion for life. My fond memories will alway live on...till we meet again.
Rick and Janet Lill
January 5, 2014
There are not enough words to write or pages to fill that could do justice to eulogizing Joe. He was bigger than life and touched so many of us with that smile, that sparkle in his eye and his antics. He was our Mayor, our Captain Kupp and our dear dear friend. We we're blessed to have known him and to have shared this earth with him. So many stories to hold close to our hearts. So many laughs and smiles shared. Sail on sweet friend till we all gather again in the Normandy Beach in the sky!
Bart Zabelski
January 5, 2014
Your going to be missed old friend your mechanical and philosophical advice will be remembered till we meat again .My heart goes out to the Kupper family and especially Joey as I knew how much of Joes world you were . I hope the winds are at your back and the fish are biting as you sail off from this world on your eternal sail.
Lynne Taylor( Holmes)
January 5, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 5, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Beth Loughran
January 5, 2014
It was nice to have met you, Joe.
January 5, 2014
TO THE KUPPER FAMILY ,
WE WILL ALWAYS REMEBER JOE AS FREEWIILING PERSON WHO LOVED LIFE , AND ALSO A GOOD PARTY . REST IN PEACE OUR FRIEND ,
BETH&HARRY WIGHT
William & LuAnn Bunting
January 5, 2014
Our sympathy and prayers to the entire Kupper family.
Linda Kalinowski Jedju
January 4, 2014
I'm fortunate to have fond memories of visiting your family at Normandy Beach.
My Mom is Joan Kupper Kalinowski. Your smile will be missed. Hugs of comfort to Joey.
Laura and Bob Ambrose
January 4, 2014
Sail on dear friend. We will all meet again on a beautiful sunset cruise.
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