Alfred "Fred" Tupper Obituary (1952

Alfred W. Tupper, Jr. affectionately know as "Fred". Peacefully passed away on May 28, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Born on October 3, 1952 to the late Alfred W. Sr. and Sarah (nee: Friel) Tupper and has been a resident of Philadelphia his whole life. Cooking was his passion. He worked for many years cooking at both Prioris and the Bomb Bomb Restaurants. He made the best bruschetta, shrimp scampi and escarole soup. He was a tough, resilient and hard-working man who provided a nice life for his family. Fred was funny and lovingly known as a torture to those around him especially his family. Beloved husband of 45 years to the recently deceased Joann (nee: Gabriel) Tupper. Devoted father of Alfred "Fred" Tupper III and Janell Tupper. Dearest Pop Pop to Lorenzo, Brandon, Alli-jo, Caleb and Lyrik. Brother of Linda Kluska and Helen (John Serge). He will also be missed by his brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Thursday eve from 6-8pm at the Murphy Ruffenach Brian W Donnelly Funeral Home, 3rd &Wolf Sts. Funeral Home Religious Service 8pm. Burial private. Donations in his memory will be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 2080 Castor Ave. Phila., PA 19134. Cemetery Burial will be private PAUS Visitation for Relatives and friends Thursday, June 3, 2021 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA 19148 US 215-334-1578 Funeral Service Thursday, June 3, 2021 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA 19148 US 215-334-1578 Funeral Home Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home 2239 S 3rd St Philadelphia PA - 19148 US 215-334-1578