SALEM- Bronislawa “Blanche” (Olak) Chalupa, 83, of Salem, died Tuesday, December, 2, 2003 in a local nursing home following a brief illness.
Born in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Jozef and Wielka (Kurzna) Olak. She was a resident of Salem and parishioner of the St. John The Baptist church since coming to the United States in 1950.
Prior to her retirement in 1986, she was employed at the Salem Hospital for 26 years.
Mrs. Chalupa is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Jean Porazinski of Salem, John and Kim Porazinski of Beverly, one daughter, Ann Schultz of Middletown, CT, seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Her funeral service will be held Saturday, December 6, 2003, at 9 am from the Full-Spychalski Funeral Home, 84 Washington Square East, by Salem Common, Salem, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 am at the St. John The Baptist Church, Salem. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours are Friday, 4 to 8 pm. Burial is in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. For those who desire, donations may be made in her memory to the St. John The Baptist Church, 28 St. Peter St., Salem, MA 01970. For guest book and other information, visit www.SalemFuneral.com.