Raymond Joseph Krupa, Jr.
Age 67 of Wilmington
Passed away peacefully on May 12, 2022.
Ray was born to the late Raymond and Barbara (Burke) Krupa and raised in Wilmington. He was a graduate of Delcastle Technical High School and worked as a machinist for several years before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1977. During the majority of his service, he was stationed in Scotland and worked as a submarine tender for the nuclear submarine program. Once honorably discharged in 1981, Ray went to work as a contract tech traveling the U.S. and working in several major nuclear power plants including McGuire, Grand Gulf, and Salem PSEG. He retired in 2015.
Ray had a passion for motorcycles. He was a lifetime member of the U.S. Miliary Vets Motorcycle Club. Ray served as Vice President for two years, and as a Field Training Officer for six years. He was known as "Eazy" to his brothers. He also enjoyed shooting pool, playing poker, and fishing. However, his favorite pastime was spending time with his grandson.
He will be dearly missed by his children, Allison "Grace" Krupa and Felix Krupa (Amy); his grandson and joy of his life, Felix Krupa, Jr.; his ex-wife, Catherine Krupa; his siblings (late) Margaret, Janet Tucker (Jeff), and Joseph Krupa (Wendyann). Ray is also survived by Katy, his brothers in the MVMC, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the viewing for Ray at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, 1400 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilm., DE 19805, on Saturday, May 21 from 4:00pm-6:00pm. A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, May 25 at 12:30pm at the funeral home with burial to follow at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Bear.
In lieu of flowers the family asks contributions to be made to Stand Down of SJ (standdownsouthjersey.org) to support at-risk and homeless veterans.