John Richard Krupinski

John Richard Krupinski
John Richard (JR) Krupinski, of Winsted, Connecticut, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Hartford Hospital.
Born on January 13, 1948, in Torrington, Connecticut, he was the son of John Joseph Krupinski and Eleanor (Kavesky) Krupinski. John grew up in Litchfield, Connecticut and graduated from Litchfield High School in 1967. While still in high school, John was a member of the Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department. John joined the Air Force in 1968 and was Honorably discharged in 1972 as a Sargent. John went on to work for the State of Alaska, with the Department of Fish and Game, as well as being an Alaska State Trooper. Upon returning to Connecticut, John worked for the State of Connecticut as a Deputy Warden for the Forestry Department.
John loved the outdoors, was an avid fly fisherman and, from a young age, enjoyed tying his own flies. John was known as the best fly tier Northwest Connecticut. John also competed in Archery, receiving numerous trophies.
John is survived by his daughter, Cheryl L. Bentley; sister, Karen J. Krupinski; and brother, Thomas J. Krupinski. John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eleanor Krupinski; his wife, Margery Hull Krupinski; and their beloved pets.
Calling hours will be held at Thurston Rowe Funeral Home, 283 Torrington Road, in Litchfield, CT, on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 3pm to 5pm. A funeral service with Military Honors will be held at Hillside Cemetery, 76 Walnut Street, in Torrington, CT, on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 12:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Farmington River Anglers Association, Housatonic Fly Fisherman's Association or Trout Unlimited, Northwest Connecticut Chapter.
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