Mourning the loss of a Founding Board Member

Submitted by nate on Wed, 04/29/2015 - 11:24

It is with great sadness, that we mourn the loss of a Lampire family member. Joyce M. Krug, who served as Treasurer and was a founding Board Member, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 with family by her side. She was 88.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank R. Krug, they shared 47 years of marriage.

She is survived by her daughter, J. Meredith,
and son, Gregory (Diane). She was the dear
sister of Jean Peters and cherished grandmother of Frank, Craig, Johann, Brendan and Brady. Her grandsons lovingly referred to her as "Sweetheart".

Born in New York, Joyce graduated from Sewanhaka High School in Floral Park. In her early career, she graced the pages of New York City magazines as a fashion model for Franklin Shops and other retailers. Joyce also designed the world-renowned window displays for Macy's on 34th Street.

She was a real estate agent for 40 years in Garden City. She was on the Board and Treasurer for Lampire Biological Laboratories, Inc. in Pipersville, Pa. for 38 years.

Joyce was an avid antique collector, enjoyed rug hooking and spending time with her family, especially on the beach.

Friends may call from 2 to 5p.m. and 7 to 9:30p.m., Friday, at the Thomas F. Dalton Funeral Home, 29 Atlantic Avenue, Floral Park, N.Y. Joyce's funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30a.m., Saturday, at St. Joseph R.C. Church on Franklin Avenue in Garden City. Interment will take place in Holy Rood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated in Joyce's name to the Scholarship Fund of Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist School, 4040 Durham Rd., Ottsville, PA 18942.