He was born on May 31, 924 in Blackstone MA, the last of 11 children, to Stanislaus Dypry from Medrzechow, Poland and Victoria Wywiorska from Wojkowka, Poland.
Frank was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Lena Helen Martin, on March 08, 2011. They were married on November 03, 1951 in Saint Francis Xavier Church in Philadelphia.
He is survived by his 2 children: Michael Duprey of Belleville IL and Patricia Duprey of Danville VA; as well as 3 grandchildren: Hannah Duprey, Elle Duprey, and MZ Duprey.
Frank will be missed by his daughter-in-law Helen Duprey of Belleville IL; sister Josephine Oleyourryk of Oswego NY; as well as nieces and nephews scattered throughout the country.
In 1941 at the age of 17 he enlisted in the US Navy. While working in naval aviation over a 20 year career he rose to the rate of Chief Petty Officer and became crew chief.
After retiring from the military in 1961, Frank changed directions by starting with Orkin Pest Control. In 1977 he opened MinuteMan Pest Control, that grew into a successful business, from which he retired in 1986.
Since 1974 he had been a devoted member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Over the years he served the Lord in various ministries including as Lector, Minister of the Sick, Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, as well as Leader of the Charismatic Prayer Group.
Frank thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of playing golf and was a member in good standing for over 40 years in the Melbourne Men’s Golf Association.
He had a zest for life and remained active until recently. Frank loved to learn and enthusiastically supported education. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution or send flowers are asked to consider a donation to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 420 Fee Avenue, Melbourne FL 32901.
The family will meet friends starting at 9:30 AM on Thursday, February 25, 2016 until the time of The Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church located at 1710 S. Hickory Street, Melbourne, FL 32901. Interment will immediately follow at Fountainhead Memorial Park, 7303 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay FL 32909.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Fountainhead Funeral Home. www.FountainheadFuneralHome.com
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