Obituary of Joseph E. Kupper

Joseph Edward Kupper, age 65 of Ocean Beach, NJ, passed away peacefully in his residence on Wednesday January 1, 2013. He was predeceased by his parents Mike and Laura Kupper and brother Charlie. He is survived by his loving daughter JoAnna Kupper of Normandy Beach; two sisters Alice Kupper of Atlantic Highlands, Dorothea Brune of Vernon, and brother Louis Kupper of Wall. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Born in New Brunswick, he grew up in the Brick Township section of Normandy Beach, his true home, and graduated Brick Township High School in 1966. Joe then honorably served in the 2nd infantry division of the United States Army, stationed in South Korea from 1969 to 1971. He worked on the oil rigs for several years in Louisiana on the Gulf of Mexico. He came back and lived in Normandy Beach, where he was know as "The Mayor" and then in Toms River for several years. He spent the last nine years of his life working at Ocean Beach Marina as the Dock Master. He loved being by the water and boating, as he did his whole life. He owned several boats in his lifetime. He was known by many as 'Captain Kupp' because of his passion for sailing and boating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project in Mr. Kupper's name. A memorial gathering will be held at Kedz Funeral Home, 1123 Hooper Ave., Toms River on Tuesday, January 7 from 4 to 6:30 pm with a funeral service at 6:30pm.