Emile Cupelli Jr.
Emile Cupelli Jr., 91, of Baltimore, Maryland passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 in Baltimore following a lengthy illness.
Born in Point Marion, Pa., on November 4, 1926 he was a son of the late Gaetana (Palermo) and Emile Cupelli Sr.
A 1945 graduate of Point Marion High School, he was a United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II.
Following his service in the military, Emile worked for a while at Houze Glass and for Nick Scafella on the Dry Cleaner’s truck, both in Point Marion, and then became a clerk for the United States Postal Service in Baltimore where he worked until his retirement.
He was active in the Senior Citizens group in his neighborhood in Baltimore where he enjoyed helping others, telling jokes and singing for their entertainment.
Emile was so proud of his family and his roots and childhood growing up in Point Marion.
He is survived by his loving daughter, Rose M. Cupelli of Baltimore, Maryland and his three devoted grandchildren, Michael, Stephen, Deana Ackiss and her husband Will, who were all so helpful in his care during his later years; also his brother, Joseph Cupelli and wife Barbara of Morgantown, West Virginia; and a number of nieces and nephews and their families.
He was predeceased by his wife Phyllis (Whoolery) Cupelli on August 10, 2005; sisters, Juanita Swanger and Virginia Cupelli; and brother, Richard Cupelli.
Friends will be received in RICHARD R. HEROD FUNERAL HOME, Point Marion, Pa., Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, October 23, at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Hubert Roman Catholic Church, Point Marion, with interment following in Evergreen Memorial Park, Point Marion, where Military Rites will be accorded by the Point Marion Veterans Posts.
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