VICTOR S. KRUPITSCH

Professor Victor S. Krupitsch, age 98, of West Chester PA, passed away on January 28, 2022.

Predeceased by his devoted wife Vera Clara Krupitsch (nee Nimczyk) (2017) and his beloved son Sergey Krupitsch (2006).

Survived by his son Alexey Krupitsch, his daughter Katja Stump, and his two grandchildren Alexandra and Russell Stump.

Victor was a lifelong educator. He earned his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania where he later taught Russian language. After his time at Penn, he became head of Villanova University's Russian language department where he taught Russian language, history and culture for many years.

Victor was also a beloved father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed a good game of chess, playing his guitar and mandolin, and spending time with his loved ones. Victor was gentle, kind, and a talented teacher at heart.

Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing at St. Herman's Russian Orthodox Church, 1855 Middletown Rd., Glenn Mills, PA 19342 on Wednesday evening February 2nd from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m., followed by his memorial service at 7:00 p.m. Interment at St. Vladimir's Russian Orthodox Cemetery will be private.