Walter J. Kupchinski, Korean War veteran

Walter J. Kupchinski, 92, also known as "Pop" and "Wally,”  passed away peacefully at his home in Lewes Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, with his family and beloved pets by his side. He was born Monday, July 6, 1931, in Shenandoah, Pa., son of the late Luke Kupchinski and Nellie (Radishki) Kupchinski.

Walter graduated from Shenandoah Valley High School. Throughout his life, Walter had so many enjoyable experiences in his careers. He was from the Wilmington Police Department, was a security officer for DuPont and was a bartender at Polaski Legion. Whatever he did he was all in. Some of Walters’ hobbies included shooting pool and playing bar bingo with his bingo partner, Donna, and friends at the American Veterans. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing the trombone and the saxophone, and when he relaxed, word search was his favorite thing to do.

Walter was preceded in death by his loving wife, Joann Andruzzi Kupchinski; and his great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Elijah Rivera Kupchinski.

He is survived by his sons, Walter J. Andruzzi (Cindy), Joe Kupchinski (Karen), Michael Kupchinski (Candy) and John Kupchinski (Theresa) with whom he lived for 15 years; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; his nine great-grandchildren; and his faithful beloved Brutus.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Walter’s memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, stjude.org/donate.

Final care for Walter has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 22, at St. Jude The Apostle Catholic Church, 152 Tulip Drive, Lewes, where a viewing will be held from 10 to 11 a.m.

A burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 23, at  Delaware Veterans Cemetery, 2465 Chesapeake City Road, Bear.

Visit Walter's Life Memorial webpage and sign his virtual guest book at parsellfuneralhomes.com.