John J. Kupiec

April 5, 1928 - November 21, 2020

John J. Kupiec, 92 of Camillus passed away Saturday. He was born on April 5, 1928. He was one of nine children of the late John and Tilly Kupiec. John served in the United States Air Force from 1946-1949. He worked at Rockwell International and then retired from Camillus Cutlery. He married the love of his life, Barbara J. Saunders, on July 14, 1956. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage together. John enjoyed his family and taught them the value of hard work and having a good sense of humor. John was predeceased by his parents, eight siblings, his loving wife Barbara and their beloved son, John J. Kupiec Jr. He leaves his loving memory to be cherished by his daughters, Theresa Bargabos (Jeffrey) of Oneida and Julie Cerio (Thomas) of Syracuse and his six grandchildren, Devon and Dylan Howard and Tommy, Christina, Jonathan and Joey Cerio. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and credits them with keeping him so young at heart. Private services will be held at Holy Family Church in Syracuse. John will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Auburn. Memorial contributions may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), 950 New Loudon Rd, Suite 330, Latham, NY 12110.