Ms. Margaret Poplis

Long time employee of Waterbury Hospital  

WATERBURY – Margaret (Hungo) Poplis, age 93, of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, in the comfort of  her home. She was the widow of Raymond Poplis to whom she was married for 53 years.   

Margaret was born on March 4, 1931 in Bethlehem, PA, the daughter of the late Andrew W. and Julia (Kereczman) Hungo. She worked for many years as a front desk receptionist at Waterbury Hospital. Margaret was exceptional in almost every way but she excelled the most at being a devoted wife, sister and aunt. 

Left to honor her legacy and cherish her memory is her nephew, Robert Poplis Jr. She was predeceased by her siblings, Michael Hungo, Helen (Hungo) Neilson, Thomas Hungo, and Joseph Hungo. 

Funeral services for Mrs. Poplis will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., when a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Loreto Church, 12 Ardsley Rd, Waterbury. Those planning to attend are kindly asked to meet directly at the church. Burial will be held at the Lithuanian Cemetery, Plank Rd Waterbury. To honor Margaret’s memory, donations to VFW, Post 7330, 85 Davis St Oakville, CT. 06779 would be greatly appreciated by her family. Casey-O’Neill Funeral Home, 742 Main Street, Oakville, is honored to assist the Poplis family during this difficult time. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence or words of comfort or share a memory of someone important to you with their family and friends. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the Poplis family, please visit our website at www.caseyfunerals.com.