Edward G. Kupec age 94 of Stratford, the widower of Stefania (Stella) Dragan Kupec, passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2009 in Bridgeport Hospital. Mr. Kupec a WW # II Veteran of the U.S. Army serving as a Staff Sergeant at the Battle of the Bulge, where he was awarded two Purple Hearts; was born in Stratford son of the late John and Anna Braychak Kupec and has been a life long area resident. He was a retired security officer for General Electric. Survivors include his beloved daughter Andrea Durand of Stratford, a granddaughter Kristie Durand of Beacon Falls, 3 great-grandchildren Stephanie Martin, Kortnie Netsel and A.J. Martin, a great-great-granddaughter Kaylee, 3 brothers Jake Kupec of California, Nicholas Kupec and William Kupec both of Florida and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents he was pre-deceased by a brother Robert. Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Friday March 20th at 12:15 p.m. at St. John's Cemetery Nichols Avenue Stratford, with Very Rev. David Cochran officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow. At the family's request calling hours have been omitted. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.