Margaret (Peggy) Kupris (née Farley), age 80, of Livingston passed away peacefully, with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 55 years, Anthony (Tony) Kupris of Livingston; her son, Patrick (PJ) Kupris of Berkeley Heights; her daughter, Kathleen Cogan and her husband, Dan, of Berkeley Heights; and her daughter, Cheryl Stotsky and her husband, Michael, of New Providence.
Peggy was the very proud grandmother to her beautiful granddaughters Elsa, Brigid, Fiona, Kelsey, Maren and Maeve. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews as well as many dear lifelong friends.
Peggy was born on August 28, 1940, in Newark, New Jersey to Irish immigrants, Owen and Julia Farley. She graduated from St. Michael’s High School in Newark in 1959. It was there she met the love of her life, Tony, whom she married on October 17, 1965, which ironically was the same wedding anniversary of both her parents and her in-laws.
Peggy and Tony started their married life together in Clifton, from there they moved to Vailsburg, and finally settled in Livingston, where she resided for more than 40 years. Peggy stayed at home to raise her children, and later worked in various offices in clerical roles.
Peggy had the gift of gab and an infectious smile that would light up a room. Peggy had no problem striking up a conversation with anyone she met, whether it was at the Livingston Town Pool or ShopRite. She loved the Jersey Shore and all things Irish. Her proudest title was “Nanny” to her beautiful granddaughters.
She is predeceased by her parents, Owen and Julia Farley; her sister, Florence McCaffrey; and her brother, Owen Farley.
Relatives and friends are invited for a visitation at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 East Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, August 12; and to her Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at the Church of the Little Flower, 290 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights, on Friday, August 13 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Valerie Fund in her memory.
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