Dominic A. Crupi Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Dominic A. Crupi, Sr., 91, entered peacefully into eternal life on June 7, 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, October 20, 1929, he was the son of immigrant parents, Giovanni Crupi and Maria Concetta DiBlasi Crupi. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 69 years, Margaret Klein in January of 2020. Dominic was a veteran of the Korean war. He was a butcher for 30 years at the family-owned Altamont Super Market where he enjoyed working with his brothers until the store closed in 1978. He continued as a butcher at the Trading Port on Colvin Ave. He also worked for NYS Tax & Finance until retiring. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 173 as well as the Albany Wigwam Club. Dominic was a diehard Yankee fan and loved to watch them with his beloved Marge. He enjoyed taking family picnics to Thatcher Park, the Adirondacks, and family vacations to the ocean in Wildwood, NJ. He enjoyed spending the day at Saratoga Race Course. Above all, his favorite pastime was being with his family. Dominic has a strong faith and prayed the rosary daily without fail. He was a kind gentle soul who always had time for you. He was the devoted father of Donna, Dominic (Donna), Ann (Christian), and John (Kelly); cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Brian, Christian, Michael, Tara (Cody), Hannah and Jacob. Great grandfather of Levi and Harper; brother-in-law of Barbara Klein and survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Joseph (Rose), Charles (Jule), Santo (Isabelle), Carmella (Joseph), Jenny (Leo), Benjamin (Dorothy), and Anthony (Lillian); and brother-in-law of the late Mary (Joe), Joseph, William, Beatrice (Jerry), Virginia (Charles), Francis, Caroline, and John. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Dominic’s family on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm in the McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please only enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot doorway; and unvaccinated people must wear a mask and practice social distancing. Funeral services Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 9:30 am at the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Please only enter the church from the parking lot doorway; masks and social distancing are required; and please attempt to arrive before 9:15am. You can view the Mass at YouTube.com/C.ParishofMaterChristi The Rite of Interment will immediately follow the Mass at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands. In lieu of flowers those wishing to remember Dominic in a special way may send contributions to the Community Hospice or the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern NY.

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Dominic A. Crupi Sr.

October 20, 1929 - June 7, 2021