Frank J. Chuppetta
Frank J. Chuppetta, 96, of Canonsburg, went home to be with the Lord peacefully Friday, February 24, 2023, with his beloved family by his side.
He was born February 1, 1927, in Canonsburg, a son of the late Salvatore and Rose Morris Chuppetta.
Frank proudly served with the United States Army during World War II, and was a member of the American Legion Post 902, in Houston.
He was a faithful member of Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Saint Patrick Church.
Prior to his retirement, Frank had been employed as an electrician at the former Pennsylvania Transformer Co, McGraw Edison Power Systems and Cooper Industries, in Canonsburg. He also worked as an electrician for many years in home construction.
Frank was an avid fan of all Pittsburgh Sports.
On August 29, 1953, he married Anna D’Orazio, who survives after nearly 70 years of marriage.
Also left behind to cherish his memory are: his devoted son, Sam L. Chuppetta and his wife, Mary, of Canonsburg; his dear grandchildren, Frank (Monica) Chuppetta of Westminster, Maryland and Gena (Paul) Evans, of Bartlett, Tennessee.
Frank was the best Pappap Chip to his five great-grandchildren, Mia, Dominic, Lucca, Vince and Leo. Also surviving are his brother, James “Jimmy Chapel” (Mara) Chuppetta, of Van Nuys, California; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to his parents, are his four sisters, Marge Chuppetta, Dorothy Basso, Mary Harper and Dolores Chuppetta, who died in infancy.
Friends and family are welcome from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2023, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD owner / supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 8:40 a.m. Thursday, March 2, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9 a.m. in Saint Oscar Romero Parish, Saint Patrick Church, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, with Reverend Joseph Luisi as celebrant. Interment will follow at 10:30 a.m. in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, Bridgeville, with full military rites by the VFW Post 191 of Canonsburg Honor Guard and the United States Army.
The family requests no flowers please.
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