Francis J. Krupilis, Sr.

Francis Krupilis, 82, of Brandonville,  passed away Saturday, August 28th, 2021.

Francis was born in Brandonville, on May 29, 1939, a son of the late Elizabeth (Kerestes) and Joseph  Krupilis.  After high school, he served in the United States Army Reserves and worked as machinist for the Bethlehem Steel Corporation until his retirtement.

He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Brandonville, and enjoyed going fishing.  Francis also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially eating or going out to breakfast.

Francis was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Margaret 'Peg' (Golden) Krupilis in 2008, and by a brother George.

He is survived by his wife, Pat (DeCurnou) Krupilis, and by his children, Frank, Jr., and his wife MaryAnn of Brandonville;  Jack, and his wife Tina of Hometown; James, and his fiancee Jenn of Elysburg; and Pam and her husband Steven Cook of Pine Grove.

Three brothers, Joseph, Thomas and Paul, all of Brandonville; a sister Susan Felter, of Allentown;  and a sister Rose Buchinsky, of Hazleton also survive.

He is also survived by 4 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren, all of whom he loved spending time with, and by nieces and nephews.

The Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home is providing Francis's family with private family services followed by burial in St. Mary's Cemetery in Ringtown.

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