TSgt. Dominick Nicholas Procopio, Jr, USAF(Ret.)

Dominick was born on April 30, 1933, in Kulpmont , Pennsylvania to the late Dominick Michael Procopio, Sr. and Theresa Mary (Lombard) Procopio. He grew up in Kulpmont where he graduated from Kulpmont High School in 1952.

In June of 1952 he embarked on his military career that lasted 20 years. Early in his career he was stationed in England where he met and married Kay Frances Newstead. He had a successful career in crypto communications that was fulfilling and accomplished. He received many special recognitions for his leadership and work ethic. He was an amateur radio operator as well. He loved photography and enjoyed taking the back roads to capture the simple beauty of rural life.

Dominick accomplished a lot over his life. However, his family was most important. When reflecting, Dominick noted that he would like to be remembered as a good dad. His devotion to his wife was a beautiful testament to the love they shared. He relished the simple pleasures of life. He was also very proud of his Italian heritage. He also carried his nickname of, “Old man with the camera”, with pride.

He was preceded in death by his parents; beloved wife, Kay Frances Procopio; sister, Phyllis McElwee; brother, Nicholas Procopio; son-in-law, Matthew Ingalls; and several grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Louise Rebuck and her husband, Brad, Kay Procopio, Teresa Kemp and her husband, Lee, Helen Hopkins, and her husband Mike, Stephen Procopio and his wife, Rosemary, Laura Ingalls, and Michael Procopio and his wife, Kathi; grandchildren, Stephanie, Megan, Ashley, Jessica, Olivia, Jacob, Clarissa, Nicholas, and Emily; great-grandchildren, Avery, Aaron, Adrenalynn and Octavia; brother, Charles Procopio; two in-laws, Anne Todd and David Wright; a host of other loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, relatives and special friends.

An escorted procession will leave Elliott-Hamil Funeral Home at 12:15 PM and travel to the Texas State Veterans Cemetery for a 1:00 PM Committal Service.