Dearly beloved husband of 56 years to Carolyn (Erdodi), loving father of Chris and David (Christine), dearest Grandfather “PaPa Moose” of Ella and Elena, dear brother of Mary Nelson and Betty Kulis (both deceased), dearest brother-in-law of Laura (Rick, deceased) Nawrockie, dear uncle and friend of too many to name.
Fred was a veteran of the Ohio Army National Guard and began his professional career as a Frozen Food Salesman at Cliffdale (Deep Sea Foods). Although he enjoyed his time selling frozen foods he found his greatest joy selling Florida orange juice internationally.
Fred lovingly volunteered his time to a variety of organizations. Such as Berea Jaycees, Indian Guides, Boy Scouts, Bingo Caller (St. Bart’s and St. Mary’s), Holy Name Society, Usher, Eucharistic Minister, Berea City Court Bailiff, Middleburg Heights Planning and Zoning Board.
Fred had a charismatic personality, an infectious laugh and loved a great party. Sometimes he celebrated his birthday for a whole month. Fred enjoyed traveling and was fond of visiting his granddaughters in Alaska. He and Carolyn even drove the Alaskan-Canadian Highway twice. Fred avidly followed his son Chris’s trek of the Application Trail last year. His cheering will be missed at Cleveland Indians Baseball and Ohio State Football games.
FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020, FROM 4- 8 PM AT CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME 14925 E. BAGLEY RD. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS. FUNERAL MASS FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020, AT 10 AM AT ST. BARTHOLOMEW CATHOLIC CHURCH 14865 BAGLEY RD. MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS 44130. Mass will be livestreamed through Facebook on Craciun Funeral Home page.
Please no flowers. Hug your family and friends, share time with those you cherish and never miss a time to be kind.
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Everyone attending Visitation and Funeral Mass are required to wear a mask and social distance themselves from others.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.craciunfuneralhome.com for the Duprow family.
