PETTY OFFICER WILLIAM 'WILL' C. JOPPRU, 24, of 260 Old Dalton Road,
Hinsdale, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 17, at Kings Bay, Georgia, serving his
Country while stationed at the Naval Submarine Support Center in Kings Bay, Georgia.
Born in Pittsfield, June 27, 1984, the son of Calvin O. and Elizabeth Roberts
Joppru of Hinsdale, 'Will' was educated in Kittredge School in Hinsdale, Nessacus
Middle School in Dalton, and he was a 2002 graduate of Wahconah Regional High
School. He had worked as a carpenter prior to entering the service.
In August 2005, Petty Officer Joppru entered active duty in Naval Service. He
attended basic training at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes, Illinois. Following
completion of basic training, he attended basic enlisted submarine school in Groton,
Connecticut. His first and only duty station was onboard the USS West Virginia
(SSBN 736) (Blue), Kings Bay, Georgia. He spent three years aboard West Virginia and
was one of the most aggressive and proud auxiliary man onboard.
Petty Officer Joppru was honored with several personal awards and decorations
which included the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, National Defense
Service Medal, and Global War on Terrorism Medal, as well as the Expert Pistol Medal
and Expert Rifle Medal. Will enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, skiing,
snowboarding, traveling, and being with his family and friends.
Besides his mother and father of Hinsdale, Will is survived by three sisters,
Amanda R. Joppru of Hinsdale, Elizabeth E. Joppru of Hinsdale, and Rebecca R.
Connolly, of Pittsfield; his nephew, Carson T. Connolly of Pittsfield; his aunts and
uncles, Thomas Roberts of Pittsfield, Charles Johnson of Ely, MN, Mark Roberts and his
wife, Sandra, of Littleton, New Hampshire, and Ron Joppru who is also his godfather
and his wife Kathy of Vernon, Connecticut; his aunt, Kate Roberts of Berkeley,
California, and many cousins, and other relatives. He was also predeceased by his aunt,
the late Trudell Joppru Johnson and by his uncle, the late Reggie Joppru.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A Liturgy of Christian Burial for PETTY OFFICER WILLIAM 'WILL' C.
JOPPRU, who died Tuesday, March 17, 2009 will be conducted Wednesday, March 25,
at 10:00 a.m., at St. Charles Church, celebrated by the Rev. Peter A. Gregory, pastor.
Burial will be private. Full Military Honors will be presented for Petty Officer Joppru by
the United States Navy outside St. Charles Church immediately following the service.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at DERY FUNERAL HOME in
Pittsfield. Memorial donations in memory of Will may be made to
the William C. Joppru Memorial Fund to be used for the betterment of Wild Acres, a
place where 'Will' enjoyed many days fishing and hiking in care of the Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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