Remembering
Frances Antupit

Long-time Esplanade neighbor Frances Antupit passed away on December 12, 2025. Many residents have very fond memories of her.

“I have had many interesting conversations in hallways with Fran over the years. She was a dear, caring person who had a close circle of Esplanade friends. Her obituary revealed her multiple talents and strength of character.”
~Susan Barron

Rhode Island School of Design in 1957. Employed as a professional photographer, she joined Koby Photography Studios later that year in the heart of Cambridge's Harvard Square. Frances' career grew as she became the owner in 1978 of what would be known as Koby-Antupit Studios. Frances was a pioneering woman-owned proprietor of that landmark establishment. Her renown as a portrait photographer and that of the Studio spanned over six decades, serving the diverse clientele of the greater Cambridge and Harvard communities.

Frances was active in the local community and resided in the Harvard Square, Commons, and East Cambridge/Charles River neighborhoods. Predeceased by her older brother, Samuel N. Antupit; Frances is survived by her nieces and nephews, Lisa (Antupit) Besen, Jennifer (Antupit) Sharp, godson Stephen M. Antupit, and Peter L. Antupit. Frances was a dear friend to many, and much-loved also as great-aunt to eight and great-great-aunt of three. All will deeply miss her eye for beauty, quirky and irreverent sense of humor, thoughtfulness, loyalty, creativity, and independent spirit.

A Celebration of Frances will be held in Newton, MA, on Saturday, April 4, 2026.