Then came the Great Depression and Maria took on extra Jobs. such as office cleaning and dress embroidering. to help while her husband was unemployed. She is proud to claim that through it all. the Chopeks never accepted any public assistance. Marias hard work. strong faith. and love for her new country did bring some rewards. Prom their savings. the Chopeks purchased their dream house in suburban Boston. Maria and her husband proudly became United States citizens early in their American life and encouraged other Ukrainian immigrants to do likewise. Though Maria and her husband worked hard. they always found time for their community. A lifelong member of the Ukrainian Catholic Church.
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