Marianne, I know that I had to pass your keen sense of judgement when I met your Mother and then to eventually become her husband. Your acceptance of me into your family was very important to me, and I will love and miss you forever. I will miss you beautiful eyes and your wonderful smile. You were truly an inspiration and a guiding light to Tommy, Amanda, and Stephanie. God bless you ! Roger

Marianne was a wonderful person to work with, she always made me laugh. We say good bye to a gem, an excellent nurse and mentor. Thank you for sharing her with us. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God's love and peace help you through this time. Regards, Angel

To the entire Krupa Family, I thank God that he gave me a chance to know and work with such a sweet person. Marianne will be truly missed by her Hup family, LOVE YOU AND REST IN PEACE KRUPA!! TRULY, CARLA WILKINS

To Tom, Tommmy Amanda, and Stephanie...To Darlene , Marianne's mom and to her dad, sister Gail and brother Matt and extended family....I was Marianne's first "boss" 31 years ago and in recent years...her co-worker and friend. Our relationship transcended 32 years of the births of the children, the losses of loved ones, the changes at our workplace, the celebrations and the sad times. I have always marveled at the strength of this woman..the way she managed her diabetes issues with precision, and, later , the way she managed the raising of her three wonderful children with the same dedication and precision and still managed to work full time and be a full time mother and wife and daughter and sister. That strength carried her through the battle of this terrible illness. She fought with vigor and determination...and she showed all of us what love of family will inspire us to do. We, her co-workers, will miss our "Krupa" ....as we always referred affectionately to her... We consider ourselves part of her family because Marianne was part of ours...the workplace family that she treasured. We treasured her, too, and we have missed her so and will continue to miss her as you do. With deepest sympathy and love, Diane Fescina-Jones RN Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Silverstein 8, Mother-Infant Unit

My prayers go out to the entire Krupa family! You are loved! I will always remember the fun times we had picking out the perfect handbags .. We had to have ;) xo Love you all

My Heart is breaking for the loss of the "Krupinator!!!" I will miss her dearly!! She was a great friend, nurse, and mentor!! Thanks Krupa for everything!!

Although I was only fortunate enough to know Mama Krupa for six years I can honestly say I loved her as if she were family. She was a cheerleader for us all and I am thankful for the opportunity to have had her on my side. I do have one regret, not having the chance to thank her for bringing one of my best friends into this world. So here is my thank you to Mama Krupa, thank you for all of the memories, your daughter (all of your children), Hoff and for being that smiling face on the side of the court I will never forget. I love you!

To the entire Kuliszewski and Krupa family.......It has been 30 plus years since i last spoke with Marianne. We met in 7th grade and remained friends /classmates through Lenape high school.......Upon graduation we went our own sepearte ways as so many of us do.........But I have a very distinct and vivid recollection of Marianne i would like to share with all if i may ?.........Sometime during our 7th grade year (1970-1971) Marianne suffered a seizure in class. Needless to say the day was a very traumatic day for all, and obviously most of all for Marianne....Upon coming back to school, i will always remember the dignity and class Marianne exemplified under the most trying circumstances.....One can only imagine coming back to class several days later to face your peers (during your wonder years) no less........She pulled it off so well............I cannot tell you how many times through the years when the deck was stacked against me i have thought back to that time and tried emulate Marianne when i faced what seemed like impossible odds.............Thank you Marianne, you are gone but will never be forgotten !!!........... Bill Carbone...........

Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of Marianne. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.

Marianne leaves a legacy of love that will last forever in the hearts of those she touched. God bless.

Tom & family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are all in my prayers. God bless. Nancy Pierro (from the 410 bus)

I had the honor of knowing Marianne and being her hairdresser for 15+ years. We shared many, many life events together and she at times felt like a second mother to me. She always gave the best advice and I truly admired her dedication to her family. Her love for her husband was very evident by the fun stories she shared. Her face would light up when talking about her son, going to college, getting engaged and then married. I loved hearing all her stories about prom dress shopping with her girls, and tennis matches, and the other things her family did. She was a devoted wife and mother and it showed in the words she spoke about them to me. I will always, always remember Marianne, and keep her close in my heart. So very sorry for your great loss. With Love, Penny Jones

May you rest in peace and without pain...you and Thom raised 3 GREAT kids and I pray they carry on your memory to their children and through out their lives. I remember fondly the fun we had with the kids, Tommy, Amanda (Little Amanda) and Stephie, were like little brother and sisters to me and thanks to Facebook I have been back in contact with them and cannot be happier!!! Thanks for letting our family be a part of yours...may you enjoy heaven and you will be missed. Love and hugs, Dorothy Block Barbosa

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To the Krupa family. I am so saddened to learn of Marianne's passing. I worked with her at HUP many years ago but remember her kindness, dedication and passion for everyone. I always enjoyed working side by side with her. I will be praying for your family as you go through this difficult time. Marianne touched my life and my heart forever. She is an awesome woman and heaven is lucky to have now. Lovingly, Michele Farrand

Mom that was so beautiful. Mars loves what you wrote for her and always knew and felt the love you have for her in her heart. you are a great mother and are always there for all your children and grandchildren. You helped mars so much while she was sick and made her feel safe,so loved and gave her strength.Mars is in a better place then us now and is watching over all of us. Thanks for being a great mom and helping my sister through her terrible illness. love you

Tom, we have you and your family in our hearts and prayers. May God bring you comfort in knowing Marianne is in good hands with our saviour. Lots of love Millie& Linda

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My wonderful sister, my friend. We have so many life experiences that we went through together. We still had many more fun times ahead of us that were cut too short. When I think back it makes me smile and laugh at the great times we had together growing up as children, and then raising our own children together. I will miss you more than words can express. I just want to call you on the phone and talk like we did everyday, gossiping and complaing as usual. You are my big sister who I always looked up to. We helped each other so much through the years. You are a wonderful mother and have raised three beautiful children. I know you are so proud of them and love them so dearly. I am sorry you had to go through so much pain here on this earth. I am so proud of how strong you were going through this terrible illness, but no matter what you kept fighting. I know you will always be with us, watching from heaven above...a beautiful angel, with the most bling! We will meet again someday and will catch up on everything! I will miss your beautiful smile. Sometimes you would try to hold it back and I would tease you about it, but that beautiful smile would always shine through. You had the most stunning and strinking crystal blue eyes that were filled with kindness and love. You will forever remain in my heart and in my thoughts. I love you and miss you so much already. God blessed me into our family and I thank him for you, Mars. I miss you so much it hurts. Love you up to the moon, Gail

I would like to share the eulogy that I wrote for my daughter's Mass , but I was told I would not be able to give it at her Mass. I feel this will be enjoyed by her family and all her friends. Marianne will always be my baby girl. We are all here today to celebrate the life of Marianne. She had a very beautiful life even though it was cut short. She had a very caring and loving marriage with her husband Tom. They had three wonderful children Tommy, Amanda and Stephanie who she adored and loved. She lived for her family and supported them always in all of the sports and accomplishments. She was always front row at all of their sports events. She was also a diva and she taught her girls to be the same and it came through at all of their proms. She lived for her Children and family. She was very caring and she never said no to anyone who needed help. One of the things I am most grateful to Marianne for, is she saved my sister Berneda’s life by having her transferred to Hup and getting her the surgery she needed for a brain aneurism. One her accomplishments that I am most proud of is, she had a bill passed in the State to have a nurse always available in the school for diabetic children. She got it passed by asking the help of Hillary Clinton, Hillary responded and it was passed. Nothing stopped Marrianne when she was on a mission for help. The caring and support from the nurses she worked with at the Hospital of the Univer. Of Penna. was unbelievable. They visited her all through the day and night, sang Happy Birthday on the phone. Melissa and Margaret Ems gave her hospice care all through the day and night before she passed. Melissa and Margaret are the closes thing to an angle. It meant so much to me and all of her family. When Marianne was only 4 years old and she came down with Diabetes,I was told she would have difficulty with school and activities. Contrary to what I was told she was an excellent student, cheerleader, marched in the band front of an award winning High School Band and traveled Canada and many states to perform. She also won many contest for Disco Dancing. Nothing was going to stop Marianne. Then off to college to get her bachelor of science In nursing. She has been working 30 years at the Hospital of the University of Penn., as a charge nurse in high risk maternity. Marianne had another side which made her our Mar’s. She told you the way it was, she did not mince words, but she told you in such a way you did not get mad. She had a real talent in doing this. I have a real funny story that happened a few years ago with her I would like to share. I received a phone call from her and she said, “I was you today mother, I said to my children what you always said to me and I hated you when you said it !!! I responded, it worked Marianne. Look at the Mother you have become. It will work on your children. We laughed for quite a while. Then she told me about a punishment she thought was unfair after all of these years. We laughed again. She was very close to her brother and sister and all of her family. This was my Mar’s. As a daughter I was always so proud of her. She was not only my daughter but she was my friend.I loved her unconditionally. I cannot say Good-bye to Mar’s, I can only say “See you later, wait for me” I will always love you forever and a day, MOTHER

Mrs. Krupa, I have so many fond memories growing up and you are in a lot of them. I remember you threw the best birthday parties for Amanda at your house and always had something cool for us girls to do. I also will never forget the time Tommy had his pasta dinner for soccer at your house and the girls team went over there and we had a big shaving cream fight! You have raised three, beautiful children inside and out and I'm sure you are looking down so proud of them. Mr. Krupa, Amanda, Tommy and Steph - I am so sorry for your loss and am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

Marianne, I have fond memories of family gatherings with you...and the sleep over we had when I was 5 (sorry for waking you teenagers up so early!) You and our family are in my prayers. Lots of love, Veronica

That is beautiful grandmom!!! She loved you so much and appreciated all you did for her! You are a great mother to all your children and the best grandmother! Love you xoxo

Our first date, September 29, 1978, a Neil Simon movie called, “A Wedding”. Afterwards at Winston’s you said to me, “I am diabetic” and I replied, “So what? I wear glasses.” We accepted each other and our love grew and evolved. We were always there for each other. You gave me three beautiful children which we were told by your doctors that you could never have. You were more than just a mother, you were the perfect mom. You loved your children equally and never had a favorite. You never chose a side if there was a disagreement. You never clipped their wings and always allowed them to make their own decisions. You were always able to accept their opinions whether or not you agreed to them. You always wanted the children to be more successful and happier than the both of us. You were always able to hold them tight and say your three favorite words to them, “I love you,” and mean it. You were the perfect wife. You accepted me for who I am and we never had to change for each other. I miss you terribly. I miss your bluest of blue eyes and your double dimpled smile. I miss your ability to finish my thoughts and sentences. I miss the intensity of your love. I miss hearing you sing your favorite songs while listening to the radio together. I miss our discussions of our many hopes and dreams for us and our family. I miss our basic conversations during coffee, wine tasting and road trips. I miss hearing you breathe while you are sleeping at night and I miss feeling your heart beat when we are close together. I miss you dancing rings around me on the dance floor as you circle me and I stand with my two left feet. We had a great history together but we lost out on an exciting future, the trips to see Aunt Nancy and the vineyards in California, to revisit the Grand Canyon and to destinations that had not been yet determined. We also had the birth of the true “royal” grandbaby, Baby K, and the weddings and children for both our girls. We also had growing old together along with retirement to look forward. You will always be a part of me in everything I do and experience. The only solace I have is that some day we will be together forever. Please wait for me since I will be looking for you again. Each day that passes is one day closer to when we will be forever united. I still have your voice on my cell phone saying, “I love you. Talk to you later. Goodbye.” Marianne, I love you! Love, Thom

Mrs. Krupa, Our time together has been cut short, but your presence will last a lifetime. For although immortality cannot exist in a physical sense, your legacy shall endure in perpetuity. Outstanding mother. Loving wife. A role model for us all. You will truly be missed.

Rest in peace Krupa. We will all miss you very much. Floss Trinsey RN Hospital University of Pennsylvania

Dearest Tom and Loving Family, Want to say may love and prayers are with you. Sue Andress from Tom's 410 Bus

My sis Marianne, our conversations at the kitchen table trying to solve the world's problems or maybe Ryan Howard's swing. The fun time I had at LBI with you and the kids especially the infamous all night event started with the famous Mojito's. Trying to get you on my motorcycle which I knew would never happen but I tried. Discussing your Phoenix trip for Stephy and how we could help her be the best tennis player. The gleam in your eye when you were discussing any of your kids, anyone could see the love in your heart. I miss the tough Marianne who took no prisoners but, could just as easy give you a supportive ear or just a hug. She tolerated me and just accepted me for who I am, her crazy little brother. I will most of all just miss sitting at the kitchen table, drinking coffee and being able to talk with you. I love you Marianne, with all my heart, no matter how far I ride, no matter where I go, you will always be with me. Love you sis :)

We met Marianne during the preparations for and at the wedding of Matt and Donna - and we are so sorry to learn of her passing. What a great loss as she has been loved deeply by so many. We pray for the repose of Marianne's soul and for the comfort of all family members during this very difficult time. Ray & Barb

So much to be proud of~God Bless you all! Wishing you strength & peace in the days ahead.

My heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the Krupa Family. It has been my privilege and Honor to have been Marianne's nurse and friend. Marianne was a fighter ,she tried so hard but never got a break. A wonderful person, nurse ,wife mother ,daughter and friend . She loved her family very much. Tom, Amanda, Stephanie and Mom I knew you the most and I know how you all did such a wonderful job and never for a moment ever second guess yourselves on how wonderful you all were to her. Tom Jr she was so excited about the baby. I will think of her every day as I already do for her angel that she brought me at the end of her first chemo reminds me every morning. She sits next to my bed as she does in my heart. They say few people touch us in this life and truly make a difference Marianne did . Both Lisa her other nurse and myself saw her in our dreams that night ,neither of us knew she had passed when we texted each other it was 2 hours later we found out. I believe there are angels and I will always believe she came to say goodbye to us that morning. She was so beautiful. May she rest in the peace that she so deserves, may you find some comfort in knowing her suffering is gone but your hearts will always ache for her. My love to all of you and Rest with the angels Marianne for you truly are. Linda Hull RN

So sweet & from the heart!! I love you babes!! Xo

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