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Jimmy Chupik Obituary
It was the Navy that originally brought Jimmy to the region where he was to meet the love of his life, Joanne Chupik. He quickly grew to love Joanne, and her two children, and they married and had a son of their own. His devotion to his wife and children is his greatest legacy.
After Jimmy separated from the Navy, he entered the private sector as a telecommunications analyst with Bell Atlantic for over 30 years. Jimmy was never content with idle hands, and after retiring from Bell Atlantic, he went to work for the YWCA helping to manage the shelters that serve victims of domestic violence. In this vein of caring for his community, he was also a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus Keely Council for over fifty years.
Jimmy liked to say he was a simple country boy. He eschewed frills and fanfare and was happiest working in his garden or tinkering with tools in the garage. Jimmy had a great mechanical mind, and he could fix anything. Above all, he was incredibly proud of his children and grandchildren.
Jimmy leaves behind his devoted wife, Joanne; children Yvonne Keisel (Robin Neumeister), Ron Chupik (Elizabeth), and James Chupik (Ellen); grandchildren Spencer, Cameron, Sydney, and Rikardo.
The family will host a visitation at Metropolitan Funeral Services, 7246 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23505, on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from Noon to 4 p.m. Services will be held at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, 5345 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, Virginia, on Monday, June 12, 2023, at 10 a.m. Reception to be held immediately following services. In lieu of flowers, donations made be made to the YWCA, 606 W. 29th Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23508, or St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church.
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Sharon Nix
April 14, 2024
Thanks for being a friend at C&P
Carl Nix
April 11, 2024
Jimmy and I worked together at C&P of VA back in the day. He was a great friend and was always there for everyone. We lost contact in the early 80s and never reconnected. My loss. I'm sure Jimmy is in heaven helping others and sharing his knowledge. RIP MY FRIEND
William Smith
June 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss, Joan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, may God bring you comfort and peace.
Gilley's
June 11, 2023
Our condolences and love to the family.
Susan Compton
June 11, 2023
Joan,
Sending sympathy and condolences on the death of your husband. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Susan Compton (Hackney)
Thelma Burns-Bynum
June 9, 2023
Joan, I am truly sorry for the loss of your husband Jim.
He had a gentle and loving spirit. I will mention you in my prayers. For God to heal your heart, give you comfort and peace.
Your loving friend,
Jimmy Simmons
June 8, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Jimmy was such a good man to all. Anyone that knew him will miss him.
Robin
June 8, 2023
I loved this old man. I admired and respected him. I will remember and miss him from now until I, too , depart this earth. He was truly one of the few "good ones" that we all too seldom hear of. RIP, Old Man. My prayers for strength to the family he loved so.
Mary Vail Lewis
June 7, 2023
Ron,
So sorry for your loss. My though and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Stephanie & Michael Chu
June 6, 2023
So very sorry to hear of your loss. I know how much Jimmy meant to Ron, Elizabeth, Spencer and Cameron. Sending love to all from Chicago. Blessed be Jimmy´s memory.
Bev Bobo
June 6, 2023
We are blessed by knowing Jim he truly is one of the "good guys"
Our love and prayers for you Joan. And all your family
Love and friendship
Rick and Bev
Anne Mortenson
June 6, 2023
So sorry for your loss. God bless.
Dianne Ball
June 6, 2023
So sorry to hear that Jimmy passed away. He will be missed greatly. He left behind lots of family and friends here in Texas and in Virginia. Sending thoughts and prayers from Dianne Chupik Ball and family.
Pamela Cochrane
June 6, 2023
Joan always had a glow on her face and pride in her heart when she spoke of Jim. She never said " my husband" she always referred to him as " my Jim". Joan and I worked together and she and Jim welcomed us all on many occasions. On one special day, Jim prepared an entire holiday feast including ham and turkey with all the fixins. He was content to retreat into the background and have her host her coworkers, rather than bask in the glory of his delicious bounty. He was always kind, gracious and unassuming.
The way she looked at him would light up the room.
We should all know that kind of love.
Hannah Pine
June 6, 2023
I had the pleasure of working with Jim at the YWCA a few years back and I am so lucky to have known him. His energy was contagious, whether he was laughing with coworkers or making a witting comment about a project that was giving him trouble. He will be thoroughly missed, and my thoughts are with his family.
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