Domenico Crupi (died 2019)
| Domenico Crupi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1936-08-25 Siderno Marina, Reggio Calabria, Italy |
| Died | 2019-11-09 Thunder Bay |
| Occupation | mechanic and garage owner |
| Employer | Sears |
| Father | |
| Mother | |
| Partner | |
| Children | |
Domenico Crupi (25 August 1936 – 9 November 2019 (aged 83)) was an Italian-born automotive mechanic and business owner who operated Simpson Shell Garage in Thunder Bay.[1][2]
Life and family
Domenico Crupi was born in Siderno Marina, Reggio Calabria, Italy, on August 25, 1936. He immigrated to Canada in 1952 when he was 15 years old. He married Francesca Crupi on January 8, 1967, and the couple had four sons. He was known for his work in the automotive sector, beginning as a mechanic at Sears before owning and operating Simpson Shell Garage. He concluded his career at Canadian Tire.[1]
Outside of work, he was dedicated to his family and enjoyed gardening, making wine and sausages, and fixing cars for others. He spent significant time at Sandstone Lake where he helped his brother Mike and his nephews construct family camps. He was a man of strong family values who frequently participated in family outings.[1]
He was survived by his wife Francesca Crupi, and his sons Cosimo, Tony, Dennis, and Roberto, along with their respective spouses Adriana, Lisa, and Cristina. He left behind grandchildren Andrew, Nicholas, Camden, Michaela, Domenico, and Natalee, as well as partners of his grandchildren Melanie Moro and Kaleigh Stezenko. His surviving siblings included Nina Ierino, Maria Pellegrino, Rosetta Figliomeni, Tita Scaffeo, and Tony Crupi, along with many in-laws including Diane Crupi, Maria Commisso, Vincenzo De Leo, Susanna Commisso, Cosimo De Leo, Domenico Baggetta, and Giulia Fiore. He was predeceased by his parents Cosimo Crupi and Carmella Crupi, his brother Michele Crupi, and several in-laws including Antonio De Leo, Rosa Galluzzo, Antonio Scaffeo, Antonio Ierino, Lena Crupi, and Teresina Baggetta.[1]
Domenico Crupi died on November 9, 2019, at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre. A funeral mass was held at St. Dominic's R.C. Church on November 13, 2019, officiated by Rev. Michael Mahoney. Visitation and a vigil were held at Sargent & Son's Funeral Chapel, and he was entombed at St. Andrew's Mausoleum.[1]
Newspaper record
- Obituary notice in The Chronicle-Journal, 2019-11-11.[2]
- Recorded as occurring 9 November 2019.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Obituary for Domenico Crupi, The Chronicle-Journal (Thunder Bay), 2019-11-11, via Legacy.com. Archived copy on datum.locker.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Chronicle-Journal, 11 November 2019, p. 9(B)