James John Krupa

October 31, 1944 - October 9, 2021

James John Krupa, age 76, of The Villages, Florida, beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Surdy), loving father of Cindy Miclau (husband John), and grandfather to Tyler, Anna, and Leah. He passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer. Son of the late Ben and Mary (Pawlowski). Brother of Evelyn Vincenti, Grace Pallini, and Maryann Kostyack. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Ralph, Leonard and Theresa Hlawati. Dear Uncle, great uncle and a good friend to many. Jim was a native of Cleveland, Ohio, graduated from South High and served 2 years in the US Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. Jim worked for UPS until his retirement in 2000. He then started his own remodeling business. Jim enjoyed golfing, and many other sports and activities. He enjoyed watching and cheering on his home baseball and football teams. Jim always welcomed family and friends to visit and enjoyed The Villages. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 am Saturday, October 23, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5323 E. CR 462, Wildwood Fl, 34785. A memorial mass will be held at 10am Saturday, October 30, 2021 at St. Joseph Parish, 12700 Pearl Road Strongsville, Ohio 44136. A luncheon will follow the service at their Holy Family Center. Interment will be private.