Alexander J. Korpalski, peacefully passed away on February 27, 2025, seven days after his 101st birthday, at Crosby Commons in Shelton.
He was the beloved husband of sixty-three years to the late Shirley Natowich Korpalski.Born at home in Ansonia on February 20, 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Molski Korpalski.
Alex was the last of their eight children to depart this world. He was a resident of Seymour for most of his life. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country in the United States Army. Alex first served in the Army Specialized Training Program, then in Germany during World War II where he was awarded a Purple Heart for wounds received as a result of enemy action.
Upon his return to the US after the war, he studied at the University of Connecticut and attained a Bachelor’s degree in 1949.
Alex had a long, successful career as a cost estimator for the Farrell Corporation in Ansonia, until his retirement at age sixty.
In his earlier years, he and his late wife Shirley enjoyed traveling. He was a former passionate chess player and an avid lifelong reader, especially fond of English Detective Novels. At the age of 100, he was still able to quote poems from The Pocket Book of Verse, a book he carried with him in the Second World War.
Alex enjoyed volunteering his time at St. Vincent de Paul for over twenty years and lovingly helped his ailing older siblings when needed. He was a source of inspiration for his family. His integrity, knowledge of obscure facts, quotes and quick wit awed his family and will never be forgotten.
Alex leaves to cherish his memory, many nephews, nieces, grand nephews and nieces and great grand nephews and nieces.
He was predeceased by brothers, John and Adam Korpalski and sisters, Ann Kofarago, Estelle Zubrick, Albina Dumschott, Genevieve Robillard and Florence Korpalski. The family would like to thank Dr. Mahabir for being Alex’s trusted physician along with Griffin Hospital, Crosby Commons, Constellation Hospice and Sheraton Caregivers.Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Mass on Monday March 3, 2025, by meeting directly at St. Joseph Church, 32 Jewett Street in Ansonia at 10:30 am. Burial will immediately follow in St. Michaels Cemetery in Ansonia.
There will be no visitation. The SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia has been privileged with the arrangements. To sign Alex’s guestbook or share a memory, please visit, www.spinelliricciutifh.com.
