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It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Krapa III announce his passing on Tuesday March 28th, 2023, at the age of 74.
Beloved husband of Annette (Orecchio) Krapa and loving father to Frank Krapa IV (Tammy) Matthew Krapa, Joseph Cox (Leah) and Amanda Ciocca (Matt).
He was born on February 25, 1949, in Wheeling WV to Frank Krapa Jr and Helen (Nosal) Krapa.
He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren Anna Krapa, Victoria and Brandon Krapa, Audrina Cox, and Angelina and Santino Ciocca.
Frank graduated from St. John Central High School and earned a degree in Engineering from Ohio University in Athens. He was employed by Wheeling- Pitt and Weirton Steel where he was a member of the 25-year club, retiring from US Steel at the age of 62.
Frank was an avid train aficionado who enjoyed collecting and designing model railroads.
He took pleasure in Steeler Sundays and watching the Penguins.
Frank was a jack of all trades and mastered them all. From building their home and making furniture to keeping his landscape perfectly manicured.
But above all he loved his family fiercely and would protect them at any cost. He was always a phone call away to help with any project they needed.
He is predeceased by his parents, his twin sister Linda, and his 4 fur babies, Bella, Sophia, Mia, and Sissy.
He was Catholic by faith and attended St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Friday at Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church in Weirton.
Fr. Tony Thurston will preside.
Memorial contributions may be made to https://www.tcatrains.org/support-us/ or to the Hancock County Animal Shelter.
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