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Joseph A. Lupia

March 1, 1930 — August 22, 2019

Joseph A. Lupia

Joseph A. Lupia Sr., 89,formerly of Muhlenberg, passed away August 22, 2019, in St. Joseph Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Maria Teresa (Elia) Lupia, with whom he celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Born in Sersale, Catanzaro, Italy, he was the son of the late Pasquale and Concetta (DiFazio) Lupia.

Joe was a member of Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church.

He was a stone mason and owner and operator of Joseph A. Lupia General Contractor, for over 40 years retiring in 2005. Much of Joe's natural stone work can be seen at Reading Country Club, Golden Oaks Country Club, Wyomissing Library and former Safari Lounge.

Joe was a hard working man and provider for his family. He enjoyed making wine, tending to his fig trees, but most importantly he loved spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife he is survived by his four children, Joseph A. (Tony) Jr., husband of Cheryl Lupia, Muhlenberg Twp.; Pat Lupia, companion of Inna Svetacheva-Knorr, Muhlenberg Twp.; Lydia L., wife of Jamie Simmons, Birdsboro; and Frank, husband of Sharon Lupia, Temple. He is also survived by his 10 grandchildren, Derek, husband of Charlotte Lupia, Deidre, Deanna, Erika, wife of Mark Lebo, Alexandra, wife of James Gordon, Joseph C. Lupia , Douglas Richardson, Maria Richardson, companion of Justin Andresen, Lucas Richardson, and Justin P. Lupia; and five great-grandchildren.

Joe was predeceased by his daughter, Mary C. Lupia and seven siblings.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Monday, August 26, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church, 3121 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605, with burial to follow at Gethsemane Cemetery. Viewing will be held Sunday, August 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, PA 19611 and Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the church. Contributions in in honor of Joe, can be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603 or Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 2745A Leisczs Bridge Rd, Reading, PA 19605. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

7:00 - 9:00 pm

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Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc.

739 Penn Ave, West Reading, PA 19611

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Monday, August 26, 2019

9:30 - 10:30 am

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Holy Guardian Angels Roman Catholic Church

3121 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605

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Monday, August 26, 2019

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3121 Kutztown Rd, Reading, PA 19605

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