Ralph G. Kaupelis, 72, of East Boston, MA. passed away unexpectedly, due to natural causes at Mass General Hospital in Boston,MA. Ralph was born in Boston on July 7, 1945 and was the second oldest son of the late John A. and Maryann “Eva” (Gosselin) Kaupelis. Ralph grew up part of a large family and he was a free spirit, he lived life to the fullest and it was always on his own terms. He moved to Miami, FL for several years before moving back to Massachusetts to return to his home in Boston, where he stayed for the past 25 years. Ralph loved living in Boston and he always said he could get where ever he needed to go or wanted to be by using the public transportation. He worked as a painter for many years, most recently he worked for the Hyatt Regency up until his retirement. Ralph will be sadly missed by all those who knew him.

He is survived by his loving sister, Cynthia A. Kaupelis and her fiance, Galen “Wayne” Hesseltine of Holden, ME; two brothers: Richard J. Kaupelis and his wife, MaryJane of Homosassa, FL and Robert C. Kaupelis and his wife, Deborah of Rimrock, AZ; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Ralph was predeceased by five siblings: Douglas A. Kaupelis, Gary B. Kaupelis, Kenneth J. Kaupelis, Edward D. Kaupelis and Wayne D. Kaupelis.

There will be no services at this time.