Joseph passed away Wednesday evening, September 2, 2015 at the Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett. He was 75 years of age. Born in Chelsea, he is the son of the late Peter and Olga (Niconchuk) Kulpa. Joseph attended Chelsea Public Schools and graduated from Chelsea High School, Class of 1957. He enlisted in the US Army National Guard on September 11, 1962 and was honorably discharged on February 1, 1965. Joseph was a business owner of a restaurant and tavern in Peabody. He was a long-time Chelsea resident.

He is the brother of Anthony "Tony" Kulpa of NH, Nina Giorio of Melrose, Diane Boyle of Peabody and the late Alexander and Peter Kulpa. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.