Cassadaga: Christopher J. Kulpa, 59, of Cassadaga, died Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a brief illness. He was born in Dunkirk on November 18, 1965, the son of Jean (Rak) Kulpa of Dunkirk and the late Richard “Dick” Kulpa.
He was a graduate of Dunkirk High School, Class of 1983 and attended JCC. Chris worked as a Mechanic for most of his life and worked for Farrell Chrysler in Fredonia for approximately 10 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed trains.
Surviving besides his mother are his wife Stacey (Richter) Kulpa of Cassadaga, whom he married on August 24, 1996 at the J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post in Forestville, a brother Colin (Kathleen) Kulpa, of Dunkirk, three sisters Jacqueline (Dennis Wilcox) Kulpa, of Silver Creek, Cynthia Lawrie, of Dunkirk, and Brenda (Jeffrey) Leone, of Fredonia. Also surviving are several nieces & nephews. Besides his father he was predeceased by a brother Michael Kulpa.
A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 15th from 1-5pm at the J. Carter Knapp American Legion Post, 6 Cedar Street, Forestville.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Forestville Fire Department, Inc., PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
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JACKIE KULPA
Dearest Stacey, Chopper and I were shocked to hear of Chris’s passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. He loved you so much. Just take one day at a time. I have found that always talking about our loved ones is healthy; and it is okay to laugh about the fun times you all had. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.