WORCESTER___Nellie (Chuplis) Salkaus, 93, of Worcester, died Monday, December 14, 2009 in Saint Francis Home. Her husband of 65 years, Joseph G. Salkaus, Sr., died in 2006.
She leaves a son, Joseph G. Salkaus, Jr., and his wife Mary of Dennisport; a daughter, Elaine M. Salkaus of Worcester; a sister, Dorothy McKeown of Worcester; two grandsons, Joseph Salkaus and John Salkaus and nephews and nieces. A daughter, Joan T. Salkaus died in 1991. She was also predeceased by a brother, William Chuplis. She was born in Worcester, a daughter of William and Eva (Shuirus) Chuplis and has lived here all her life.
Mrs. Salkaus was a bookkeeper for C & R Tire Co., and before then for King's Dept. Store. Nellie worked many years before retiring. She was a member of St. Casimir Church and was a third degree member of Council 26, Knights of Lithuania.
The funeral will be held on Monday, December 21 from DIRSA-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 298 Grafton Street, with a Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Casimir Church, 41 Providence Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. A calling period will be held from 10:00 to 10:30 A.M. Monday, December 21 in the funeral home.