Helen D. Kurpaska

Mrs. Helen A. (Dzierga) Kurpaska, 92, of 2 Meadow Lane, Adams, peacefully entered into eternal light on Friday morning, March 1, 2013, at her home. She was born in Adams on May 5, 1920, a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna (Gabiga) Dzierga, and attended Adams schools. Mrs. Kurpaska last worked as the custodian for St. Stanislaus Church, School and Rectory for over 20 years, together with her late husband, and was extremely proud of their work there, and for the privilege it was to be able to care for those sacred places. She also was active in cooking and housekeeping for many large dinners and functions held in the rectory, as well as for most parish activities. Earlier in her career, she had worked for several area dress shops, as well as the former Adams Bakery Association. She was a communicant of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams. She was a member of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Sodality and the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America. She enjoyed cooking and baking for all of the holiday celebrations, and most enjoyed spending time with her family. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. She and her late husband also spent many long hours picking blueberries at the Wild Wind Farm in Windsor; with proceeds from their sale donated to charities assisting the needy. Her family and church were the center of her life, and she also maintained a great devotion to the late Blessed John Paul II. Her husband of 65 years, Frank S. Kurpaska, whom she married on May 30, 1940, died on October 5, 2005. She is survived by her daughters, Mary Kurpaska and Gerri Kurpaska, both of Adams; a brother, Stanley Dzierga and his wife, Frances, of Adams; 2 grandsons, Anthony Kurpaska and his wife, Kate, of Pelham, MA and Daniel Kurpaska and his wife, Hollie, of Sunderland, MA; 3 Great Grandchildren, Dana, James and Brittany Kurpaska; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Her son, Frank A. Kurpaska, died on May 22, 1973. She was also predeceased by 2 brothers, Joseph and Frank Dzierga; and by 3 sisters, Josephine Sikorski, Cecelia Wiater and Mary Vigna. The funeral will be held on Monday, March 4th, at 9:30 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Kostka Cemetery. Calling hours are Sunday afternoon from 12 Noon until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Members of the St. Stanislaus Rosary Sodality will meet at the funeral home on Sunday at 11:45 AM to pay their respects and recite the Rosary. Memorial donations may be made to St. Stanislaus School, 108 Summer St. Adams, MA 01220. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

Helen D. Kurpaska

May 5, 1920 - March 1, 2013