Walter Joseph Kulpa Obituary (1926

Walter J. Kulpa, 91 of Monroe Township, died Wednesday May 31st at the Gardens at Monroe. Born in Helmetta, Mr. Kulpa lived there until moving to Monroe Township 68 years ago. He was employed for many years as a machine operator at Kraft Foods, Cranbury, retiring in 1991. Mr. Kulpa was an Army (31st Dixie Division) veteran of World War II. He served in the Philippines, during the Battle of Leyte and on the island of Mindanao alongside the Philippine guerillas. He was predeceased by his wife Mary Kelich Kulpa and his brother Edward. Surviving are many nieces, nephew, grand nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday June 3rd at the Lester Memorial Home 16 W. Church St., Jamesburg. Burial will follow in Old Tennent Cemetery, Manalapan. Visiting hours for family and friends will be Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday 9-10 a.m. at the funeral home.