William Stanley Krupa
Age 72 of Roselle

Died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 11, 2016.

Bill graduated from Salesianum High School in 1961 and enlisted in the United States Navy. He spent five years proudly serving his country before returning home and marrying the love of his life, Kathy. Bill worked as a crane supervisor at the Port of Wilmington for 30 years and later went on to retired from the Bank of America security.

Bill was a hard working master of all trades. He took great pride in fixing things on his honey do list, which was always full. Bill’s favorite way to spend his time was in the kitchen, cooking. He made sure no one ever left hungry. Bill was a devoted husband, father, and friend who was loved by all. His greatest joy and satisfaction in life however, was being PopPop.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 24 years, Kathy (Kane), and his parents, William and Blanche (Bieniewski) Krupa.
Bill will be dearly missed by his children, Kathy Dyson (Cliff), Bill Krupa, Chrissy Moser (Joe), and Mike Krupa; his grandchildren, Tom, Katie, Cassidy, Joey, and Maddie. He is also survived by his siblings, Carolyn Robelen (Bill), Gerry Creasey (Ken), David Krupa, Mary Rozenko (Michael), Peggy Shepherd (Allen), and numerous extend family members.


Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Elizabeth R.C. Church, Oak and Clayton Streets, Wilmington. A viewing will take place at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Highway, Elsmere, on Monday, February 15, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery.

A special thank you to Bill’s Delaware Hospice nurse, Latrina, who the family was lucky enough to have cared for both Bill and Kathy.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Compassionate Care Hospice, 405 East Marsh Lane, Suite #4, Newport, DE 19804 or Delaware Hospice, 16 Polly Drummond Shopping Center, 2nd Floor, Newark, DE 19711.

Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home
302.994.9614
www.delawarefuneral.com