Michael E. Crappio, 70, of East Main Street, Bradford, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at ECMC, in Buffalo, NY.
Born November 5, 1952, in Bradford, he was the son of the late Michael N. and Alva E. (Helander) Crappio.
Mike was a 1970 graduate of Bradford Area High School and in 2005 he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.
On November 18,1971, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He served as a Weatherman at Loring Air Force Base in Maine. He was honorably discharged on November 17, 1975.
On August 12, 1978, in St. Bernard Church, he married Sis (Coder) Crappio, who survives.
Mike was employed as Store Manager for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania liquor store in Port Allegany until the time of his death.
Mike enjoyed fishing with Sis, gardening, and reading. His greatest joy was watching his grandsons play sports.
Surviving, in addition to his wife, is one daughter, Melissa Crappio, of Raleigh, NC, one son, Buddy (Lindsay) Crappio, of Bradford, two grandchildren, Brock and Bryce, one sister, Cheri (Bud) Bailey, of Clarendon, and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one sister, Mary E. Getchel.
Family will receive friends from 4pm to 7pm on, Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes, Inc. 372 East Main St., where funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 24, with Rev. John Jaquel, Pastor of St. Bernard Church, officiating.
Military Honors by members of the United States Air Force and members of the Honor Guard, of the American Legion Post 108 of Bradford, will follow to St. Bernard Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com