KAUPPINEN, Olli Kalevi-
Passed away peacefully on November 14th, 2025 at Matthews House Hospice in Alliston with family by his side. Olli Kauppinen at the age of 74 years, beloved husband of Susan Kauppinen (nee: Vella). Loving father of Michael Kauppinen, Lisa Cockerill (Brad Basarab), Christine Symons, and Pamela Cockerill (Peter Boncardo). Caring grandfather to Brock, Evan and Curtis. Predeceased by his parents Vilho and Elma Kauppinen. Olli will be missed by his brother Mike Kauppinen (Cheryl), extended family and friends. A private Celebration of Olli’s Life will be held at a later date. For those who wish, donations in memory of Olli to Matthews House Hospice or the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Online condolences or memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Shirley Morin says
Dear Sue. We are sorry to have heard of Ollie’s passing in November.
Fern & Shirley Morin
Sandy Chambers says
Sue,
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts are with you and the girls! May Olli now rest in peace and pain free. He will be missed!!
The Chambers Family
RODERICK G T MAINE says
We are going to miss him and his phone calls to Rod..Was so glad to see him before he passed..The 2 of them had many conversations to share about the past..Thinking of you Sue and if you need anything just call..Rod and Anne..Ps..what a great pic of him you chose.
Santina Wilkie says
My condolences to the family. Olli was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Joanne Hnatykiw says
Dear Susan
I am so very sorry to hear about your husband, Olli’s passing. I hope you’re managing okay and please know I am thinking about you.
May Olli rest in peace and may you have many good memories to help you through.
Sincerely, Joanne
VFRS Communications, Retired
Jess Prothero says
Sue
I am so sorry to hear of Olli passing, he was a good man,
Always had a fun time in the Lions
With Olli
He will be missed by so many
Karen Mallany says
Very sad to hear this, Sue. Our condolences and prayers for you and your family.
Karen & Joe Mallany
Roger Brown says
Rest in piece my friend
Patty Mackay says
Dear Sue, family and friends,
My deepest condolences to you all.
Ollie was a very friendly and kind man.
I have great memories from being in the Lions Club.
Ollie will be sorely missed.
RIP Ollie
your friend
Patty Mackay
Melanie says
I am deeply sorry for your loss. Olli will be deeply missed.
Amanda Ranby psw says
To Susan and Family my condolences to you and your Family at this difficult time in the short time I was acquainted with Olli I could tell he had lived life to the fullest he was a very smart man and proud of his family he was also very proud of his classic truck which he insisted that I see it RIP Olli you will be missed by me and all who knew you
Tony & Cindi Dormer says
Sue, we are so very sorry for your loss. Our most sincere condolences to you and all of the family. Prayers and peace to you.
Vince Pickett (Retired - VFRS) says
Susan,
I am so very sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. May he rest in peace.
Let’s gather soon with other VFRS in the spring, my friend. Will love hearing about Olli and your life together.
Vinny Pickett
Sharon and Edd O'Gorman says
Susan we are so sorry to hear of Olli’s passing, We will miss his phone calls
starting off with ” Hi, it’s just the pain in the ass calling ” He and Edd were planning
their car shows for next year but sadly that won’t happen. We send our love to you and your family. Big hugs. Edd and Sharon