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CHICOPEE    Jane H. (Pajak) Krupa of Chicopee, beloved wife of Edward R. Krupa for over 60 years passed away on September 14, 2026, surrounded by the loving comfort of her family. She was born September 4, 1934 in Chicopee to the late John and Helen (Stucinska) Pajak, and was the mother of four wonderful children, Edward and his wife Denise of North Carolina, Susan Eddy and her husband Bill of Virginia, Donna Conroy and her husband Joseph of Chicopee, and Richard of Burlington, Massachusetts. She leaves eight loving grandchildren: Edward Krupa, Andrew Krupa and his wife Paige, Robin Amato and her husband Tony, Wyatt BalaEddy and his wife Prerna, Graham Eddy and his wife Elysse, Nicolette Williams, Courtney Sato and her husband Kosuke, and Joseph Conroy and his fiancée Sydney. She also leaves nine beautiful great-grandchildren: Cillian, Keegan, Charley Mae, Ashby, Felix, Kielena, Kaleia, Maya, and Takuma. She was preceded in death by her four brothers Alfred, Stanley, Edwin, and Robert. She leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Helen Hartnett and Barbara Pajak, both of Chicopee. In addition, she leaves behind many nieces and nephews and extended family members.

Jane was a graduate of Chicopee High School class of 1952, a longtime member of the Rosary Society of St. Stanislaus Parish, and a lifetime parishioner of that Church. She was a licensed hair stylist, a lover of word games, and an avid traveler. She also enjoyed caring for her home and flower garden, but her greatest love and joy in life was her family.

Calling Hours will be held Thursday, September 17^th from 4 to 7 pm at the Cierpial Memorial Funeral Home on 69 East St. in Chicopee.  Jane’s funeral will be Friday, September 18^th  9 am at the funeral home, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus at 10 am.  Her burial will be at St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Chicopee.  Donations may be made in her name to the St. Stanislaus Basilica Ministry of Care, 40 Cyman Dr. Chicopee, MA 01013 or the charity of your choice.