Joseph C Krupa

Providence-Joseph C. Krupa, 82, of Maynard St., passed away on Saturday at his home. He was thehusband of Jan Krupa for 34 years. Born in Dubois, PA, he was the son of the late Conrad and Mary Krupka, he has lived in Providence for the past 45 years. Joseph was a former Supervisor of Maintenance at Johnson and Wales University for 10 years, retiring in 1992. He served in the US Army for 18 years, serving with the 82nd Airborne Division. He also helped establish the 10th Special Forces Unit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 1952 and was the youngest soldier promoted to 1st Sergeant in that division. During World War II, he parachuted into Normandy Beach during the Invasion. He finished his military career with the 526th Intelligence Corps, serving mostly in Europe as a Russian translator and interrogator. Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Michael Krupka of Cranston and Anthony Santos of Johnston, three daughters, Lorraine DeLomba of West Greenwich, Doria Perkins of Providence and Staria Gauthier of Warwick, 13 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. He was the brother of the late Michael, Olga and Irene Krupka. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10:00 am in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith St., Providence. Burial will be private. Visiting hours, Monday 2-5pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Home and Hospice Care of RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904, in his memory would be appreciated.