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Gloria Kauppila Obituary
HOLDEN - Gloria M. "Glo" (Nyberg) Kauppila, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2014 after a brief stay at the Lutheran Home in Worcester. She was born and raised in Worcester, daughter of the late Axel and Olga (Peterson) Nyberg. She graduated from Commerce High School and lived most of her life in Worcester before moving to Holden. Her husband, Tyko K. Kauppila, passed away in 1990. She leaves two sons - Lee K. Kauppila and his wife Melody of VT and Todd A. Kauppila of Rutland; four grandchildren - Nissa, Eric, Jon, and Owen Kauppila; and nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law Virginia and Martin Johnson and her life-long, best-friend Evelyn C. Anderson. Glo was a fun-loving woman with a kind and gentle heart. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved animals. She worked at Paul Revere Life Insurance Company for 27 years, where she was a member of the Alpha Club. She was also an honorary member of the Finnish American Club and was a member of the Victory Bowling League for 50 plus years, bowling well into her 80's.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2014 in Nordgren Memorial Chapel 300 Lincoln St. Worcester. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Worcester Animal Rescue League 139 Holden St. Worcester, MA 01606 or to the Finnish Heritage Society Sovittaja, c/o 274 Bailey Road, Holden, MA 01520. For directions or to share a memory or offer an online condolence message, visit:
Nordgrenmemorialchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Kauppila
maria miliauskas
May 27, 2025
i used to take care of you at lutheran home i miss your quiet laugh and beautiful smile i hope you found peace in heaven you are greatly missed love maria
Donna Landry (Zingarelli)
June 11, 2014
She was a great neighbor in my childhood and a good friend. Her kindness and sense of humor will always be remembered.
maria miliauskas
June 6, 2014
Gloria may you rest in peace now with eveyln we loved taking care of you both we will love and miss you from everyone at lutheran home
June 6, 2014
Todd and family, so sorry for your loss. Gloria was a fine lady and had a great spirit. May you find comfort in the love you shared with her and your memories of her love for all of you! Wendy and Pete Moran
Rose Kendall
June 5, 2014
Remembering you and your pleasant attitude/jokes.
Ever so sincerely,
Rose Kendall
Devra Kotel
June 4, 2014
To Lee and Todd-- I worked with your mother for many years at Revere and was lucky enough to keep in touch with her later. We lost touch in recent years, but I will always remember her and Evelyn as the nicest of people. I missed Evelyn's passing, but didn't want to miss the chance to tell you two how much I enjoyed your mother's sense of humor and helpfulness. My condolences to you and you families.
melissa Rodriguez
June 4, 2014
Gloria i will miss you always, you and evie are resting in peace now, i love you and i enjoyed taking care of you at the lutheran home.
You will be missed
michae zingarelli
June 4, 2014
She was our neighbor across the street--I will always remember her laugh and the pranks she pulled on my mom
Thomas Junell
June 3, 2014
My condolences to Gloria's family. I've known Gloria for many years. I remember Gloria and Tyko (and other Kauppila's) when I was a youngster spending time at Sovittaja in Rutland and Worcester. In later years I began work at Paul Revere and discovered she was there as well. Although our daily job functions only provided minimal interaction, we did see each other quite frequently. She was a wonderful person and I am happy to have known her.
Rae
June 3, 2014
I worked with Gloria for many years at Paul Revere. I remember her 'bets '. About anything and everything. I also bowled with her for several years but she was always better. Miss her smile and jokes. My condolences to her remaining family.
Saree
June 3, 2014
Owen. What a small world! Your Nana worked with Gramma Dot at Paul Revere. Oh I wish we had figured it out sooner!
Wishing peace to your whole family as you grieve her passing... and celebrate her life!
Ann Marie Zingarelli Comforti
June 3, 2014
Remember your mom always made me laugh We were neigbors on Hooper st also worked with her at Paul Revere Wonderful Lady
David Johnson
June 3, 2014
Lee and Todd always remember how nice your Mom was to us kids in the neighborhood....God Bless her and you....DJ
David Johnson
June 3, 2014
Lee and Todd many years have passed but I only have warm fellings when I remember your Mom. She was always very nice to all us kids growing up in the neighborhood. God Bless Her and you.
Cheryl Cowee
June 3, 2014
Both of my parents worked with your Mom at Paul Revere, they were great friends, my Dad and your Mom used to pull the best jokes on people. Im very sorry for your loss. Bet there will be a lot of pranks being pulled up above in Heaven now.
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