Mario D. Crupi, 87, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at home in Holmdel, NJ. He was born in Mileto, Italy in 1934, before moving to the United States at the age of 5. Mario received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Seton Hall University, and a teaching Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. Prior …
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Mario D. Crupi, 87, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at home in Holmdel, NJ. He was born in Mileto, Italy in 1934, before moving to the United States at the age of 5.
Mario received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Seton Hall University, and a teaching Fellowship from the National Science Foundation. Prior to his graduate degree, he proudly served in the Army Reserve, where he fostered a love for military collectibles. For 39 years, he shaped countless minds teaching Chemistry and Physics at Keyport High School and was also Director of the evening Keyport Adult School.
Besides his inquisitive love of science, Mario was an avid maker. Never without a project and great with his hands, he loved his tools and was always creating, repairing, or doing home improvements. There was never a problem he couldn’t fix, and he was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.
Mario was a devoted husband and father and always valued family above all. Surviving is his loving wife of 58 years, Joyce; his two daughters, Lisa DeSantis and her husband David of Fair Haven, Jennifer Crupi and her husband Luis of Oceanport, his sister, Rosemarie Accardi and her husband Joseph of Little Silver; and Mario’s two beloved grandchildren, Emma and Bella; and his nieces and nephews. Predeceased is his mother, Isabella Mazzeo Crupi; father, Dominick A. Crupi; brothers, Msgr. Francis J. Crupi and Armand A. Crupi; and daughter, Jodi Crupi.
A visitation will be Thursday, January 13th, from 4 to 7 p.m at Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Friday, January 14th, 10:30 am at St.Catharine’s Roman Catholic Church, Holmdel. Burial will follow at Holmdel Cemetery. For messages of condolence, please visit his tribute page at www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com.
Lucille Venancio
left a message on July 1, 2022:
My deepest sympathy to the entire family! My family has been friends for many years, you couldn’t find a better man than Mario. He will be missed by all & my heart is broken hearing about his death %& loss to Joyce & entire familyA! My deepest sympathy to all.Love Lucille Avenancio & family🙏
Angela LoSapio Brunelli
left a message on January 17, 2022:
My condolences to Mr Crupi’s family. Though a terrible student in his class, Mr Crupi exhibited patience and tolerance with my ineptitude. He also served as our class advisor. We were fortunate to experience those teenage years with him as a role model.
Richard and Leanne Brassington and Family
left a message on January 13, 2022:
Our deepest condolences to the family.Mario was a good friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed. May God bless him.
The Brassington’s
Carol (Savage) Recchino
left a message on January 13, 2022:
Mr Crupi was my Chemistry teacher. He was so patient with me as I struggled in his class, often staying to help me. When I finally ‘got it’ I’m not sure which one of us was more pleased. I have talked about him often over the years, the measure of a wonderful teacher. Wishing his family peace
Dolores Clementi Bemiss
left a message on January 13, 2022:
Dear Crupi Family,
I am Dolores Clementi Bemiss, the daughter of Dominick, and Josephine Clementi from Saint Mary of Mount Virgin Church in New Brunswick. My parents were not only parishioners of Monsignor Crupi, but also close family friends of his. Through Monsignor, they had many interactions with Mario and thought the world of him.
On behalf of my family, and myself, I would like to offer my sincere condolences on his passing, May the memories that you hold of him keep him forever alive in your hearts. God Bless Mario, and all of you.❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
MiMi Allen Brown
left a message on January 13, 2022:
So very sorry for your loss. Mr Crupi was a very patient man when it came to doing experiments in class. I had sparks flying in one of them and he was so kind about explaining what to do. Former KHS student.
Anthony Crupi
left a message on January 13, 2022:
My dear uncle Mario always helped get me through chemistry at CBA and was a great role model for all of us always showing strength and dignity through the toughest times that life gave him. My God hold you in the palm of his hand now and bring peace and joy with your brothers, parents and beloved daughter Jodi. You were the best of the best! Thank You!
Jackie
left a message on January 12, 2022:
Sad to hear of your passing. As a former student, your words “silence is a virtue “ are forever engraved in my mind. God bless your family and may you Rest In Peace .
Robin
left a message on January 12, 2022:
Prayers to all of Mr. Crupi’s family and friends. He was one of my favorite teachers at Keyport High School!
Marion Z Costa
left a message on January 12, 2022:
So sorry for your loss, Joyce. May your husband rest in our Lord’s peace.
God bless you and your family during this sad, difficult time.
Marion Z Costa
left a message on January 12, 2022:
Very sorry for your loss, Joyce. May your husband rest in our Lord’s peace.
God bless you and your family during this sad time.
Bill Todt
left a message on January 12, 2022:
To Joyce and family.
We send condolences and offer prayers that
the wonderful love Mario showered upon you
in so many ways will continue to give you strength and peace
It has been a privilege to know Mario, an exceptionally
kind colleague with a cheerful smile and greeting,
highly respected by students and staff, and admired
for his love of family. If something needs fixing in
heaven, Saint Peter will surely call upon Mario.
We always knew when Mario entered the faculty lounge,
good sense would prevail!
Treasure together Mario's memory as you gather!
Bill and Mary Todt
Gail OConnell (former student)
left a message on January 12, 2022:
In memory of Mario D. Crupi, Gail OConnell (former student) lit a candle
Eugene Sconduto
left a message on January 11, 2022:
Mario was my boyhood friend. We spent hours playing, we were like brothers. The whole Crupi family were wonderful to me, including Fr. Frank, Armand and Rosemarie.
Mrs. Crupi often made lunch for us: pasta fagiole - Mr. Crupi had a shoe repair shop. Mario would help make repairs and shine shoes after school. The Crupis were a wonderful family.
I moved from Red Bank many years ago but always kept in touch with Mario.
I will miss him more than I can say.
Eugene Sconduto
FRED GARRISON
left a message on January 11, 2022:
Mr. Crupi was my chemistry teacher back in the mid 1960s at Keyport High School. I didn't learn too much about chemistry, but we all had a lot of fun in his class. It was weird because I was just thinking about him a few days ago. So sorry to hear about his passing. Mr. "C" was a down to earth person and never looked down on his students. In fact he was rather short and had to look up to most of us !!!! yuk yuk Maybe I'll meet Mr.Crupi again sometime providing I'm going the same way as he did.
Fred Garrison Keyport High School Graduating Class Of 1966
duckman_iac@yahoo.com
Jeanne L Gagliano
left a message on January 11, 2022:
Such a wonderful family. So sorry for your loss.I know he will be greatly missed.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Lucille Venancio
left a message on July 1, 2022:
My deepest sympathy to the entire family! My family has been friends for many years, you couldn’t find a better man than Mario. He will be missed by all & my heart is broken hearing about his death %& loss to Joyce & entire familyA! My deepest sympathy to all.Love Lucille Avenancio & family🙏
Angela LoSapio Brunelli
left a message on January 17, 2022:
My condolences to Mr Crupi’s family. Though a terrible student in his class, Mr Crupi exhibited patience and tolerance with my ineptitude. He also served as our class advisor. We were fortunate to experience those teenage years with him as a role model.
Richard and Leanne Brassington and Family
left a message on January 13, 2022:
Our deepest condolences to the family.Mario was a good friend and neighbor. He will be greatly missed. May God bless him.
The Brassington’s
Carol (Savage) Recchino
left a message on January 13, 2022:
Mr Crupi was my Chemistry teacher. He was so patient with me as I struggled in his class, often staying to help me. When I finally ‘got it’ I’m not sure which one of us was more pleased. I have talked about him often over the years, the measure of a wonderful teacher. Wishing his family peace
Dolores Clementi Bemiss
left a message on January 13, 2022:
Dear Crupi Family,
I am Dolores Clementi Bemiss, the daughter of Dominick, and Josephine Clementi from Saint Mary of Mount Virgin Church in New Brunswick. My parents were not only parishioners of Monsignor Crupi, but also close family friends of his. Through Monsignor, they had many interactions with Mario and thought the world of him.
On behalf of my family, and myself, I would like to offer my sincere condolences on his passing, May the memories that you hold of him keep him forever alive in your hearts. God Bless Mario, and all of you.❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
MiMi Allen Brown
left a message on January 13, 2022:
So very sorry for your loss. Mr Crupi was a very patient man when it came to doing experiments in class. I had sparks flying in one of them and he was so kind about explaining what to do. Former KHS student.
Anthony Crupi
left a message on January 13, 2022:
My dear uncle Mario always helped get me through chemistry at CBA and was a great role model for all of us always showing strength and dignity through the toughest times that life gave him. My God hold you in the palm of his hand now and bring peace and joy with your brothers, parents and beloved daughter Jodi. You were the best of the best! Thank You!
Jackie
left a message on January 12, 2022:
Sad to hear of your passing. As a former student, your words “silence is a virtue “ are forever engraved in my mind. God bless your family and may you Rest In Peace .
Robin
left a message on January 12, 2022:
Prayers to all of Mr. Crupi’s family and friends. He was one of my favorite teachers at Keyport High School!
Marion Z Costa
left a message on January 12, 2022:
So sorry for your loss, Joyce. May your husband rest in our Lord’s peace.
God bless you and your family during this sad, difficult time.
Marion Z Costa
left a message on January 12, 2022:
Very sorry for your loss, Joyce. May your husband rest in our Lord’s peace.
God bless you and your family during this sad time.
Bill Todt
left a message on January 12, 2022:
To Joyce and family.
We send condolences and offer prayers that
the wonderful love Mario showered upon you
in so many ways will continue to give you strength and peace
It has been a privilege to know Mario, an exceptionally
kind colleague with a cheerful smile and greeting,
highly respected by students and staff, and admired
for his love of family. If something needs fixing in
heaven, Saint Peter will surely call upon Mario.
We always knew when Mario entered the faculty lounge,
good sense would prevail!
Treasure together Mario's memory as you gather!
Bill and Mary Todt
Gail OConnell (former student)
left a message on January 12, 2022:
In memory of Mario D. Crupi, Gail OConnell (former student) lit a candle
Eugene Sconduto
left a message on January 11, 2022:
Mario was my boyhood friend. We spent hours playing, we were like brothers. The whole Crupi family were wonderful to me, including Fr. Frank, Armand and Rosemarie.
Mrs. Crupi often made lunch for us: pasta fagiole - Mr. Crupi had a shoe repair shop. Mario would help make repairs and shine shoes after school. The Crupis were a wonderful family.
I moved from Red Bank many years ago but always kept in touch with Mario.
I will miss him more than I can say.
Eugene Sconduto
FRED GARRISON
left a message on January 11, 2022:
Mr. Crupi was my chemistry teacher back in the mid 1960s at Keyport High School. I didn't learn too much about chemistry, but we all had a lot of fun in his class. It was weird because I was just thinking about him a few days ago. So sorry to hear about his passing. Mr. "C" was a down to earth person and never looked down on his students. In fact he was rather short and had to look up to most of us !!!! yuk yuk Maybe I'll meet Mr.Crupi again sometime providing I'm going the same way as he did.
Fred Garrison Keyport High School Graduating Class Of 1966
duckman_iac@yahoo.com
Jeanne L Gagliano
left a message on January 11, 2022:
Such a wonderful family. So sorry for your loss.I know he will be greatly missed.
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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