Philip J. Duprey, Jr.
Philip J. Duprey, Jr. 80, of Ft. Pierce, FL died Thrusday, April 12, 2012 at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach. He was the husband of Antoinette "Toni" (Thibault) Duprey.
Mr. Duprey was born September 17, 1931 in Peru, NY. A Bristol for many years, he moved to Fort Pierce, Fl 25 years ago.
Prior to his retirement he worked as a truck driver for the Bristol Brass Co. and the Tropicana of Ft. Pierce.
He was a member of the Bristol Elks Lodge # 1010; Past Exalted Ruler of Bristol Elks from 1981 - 1982; Italian Social Club in Bristol, a member of Masonic Lodge #205; Eastern Star Chapter 135 and the High Twelve Club all of Vero Beach.
He attended Christ Church of Vero Beach.
Besides his wife a son Daniel Duprey and daughter -in-law , Karen; a daughter, Christina Duprey Rogers and son -in-law Bob; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers Melvyn Duprey and Howard Duprey; sister Theresa Sheffield; step-sons Lee Calloway, John Calloway; two step-grandsons and three step-great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents Philip and Vermadelle Duprey, sister Carolyn and brother Richard.
Friends may call from 6-6:30 PM with a service at 6:30 PM on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home, Vero Beach, FL.
The funeral will be held Tuesday, April 24th at 9 a.m. from Dunn Funeral Home, 191 West St., to St. Matthew Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. WWW.Dunnfh.com