Obituaries
Robert “Rob” Michael Kropf, 64, of Phoenix Arizona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Formerly of Pennsylvania and born in Allentown, he was the son of Barbara Jean Dal Pezzo and the late Robert Charles Kropf.
Rob received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration/Accounting from California State University Long Beach in the mid 80’s. He started his career as a CPA and Tax Accountant but eventually shifted to Program Management. His last employer was FIS Asset Finance. Over the years, he lived and worked in California, Virginia, Washington D.C, New York, Minnesota, and Arizona.
Having started college at Virginia Tech, Rob was a lifelong fan of the Hokies, optimistically cheering them on even though they almost always disappointed. He loved college sports and traveled around the country to attend football games with his brother-in-law and nephew. He was an amazing uncle who went out of his way to build relationships with his nephews, frequently traveling to Texas and Minnesota for water polo matches, baseball games, school plays, and school musicals. He was quietly competitive, easily agreeing to a game of miniature golf and never letting on how much he wanted to win until the final scores were tallied. He was insanely curious. No conversation ever ended without needing to resort to Google. He enjoyed hanging out with his dog Cooper and working out with his personal trainer. Above all, he loved spending quality time with his friends and family and will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him.
Rob is survived by his mother Barbara Jean, sisters Karen M. Barber and husband Joe, Kelly Lyn Mitchell and husband Dean; nephews Austin, Tyler and Luke Barber; Eric and Ryan Mitchell, step mother Bethany Kropf. He was predeceased by his father Robert and sister Kathryn.
There will be a memorial service visitation on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 6 pm at Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc., 327 Chestnut St., Coplay, PA. A 7 pm vigil and rosary officiated by Monsignor James will follow in the parlor. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at St. Peter’s R.C. Church, 4 S. 5th St., Coplay, PA. at 10 am. Interment to follow mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Cemetery 1-75 Mundy Ln, Whitehall, PA. Afterwards, the family would like to invite you to a reception at the Coplay Saengerbund, 205 S 5th St, Coplay, PA, to celebrate Rob’s life where you are encouraged to share stories and memories of how Rob touched your life.
Online memories and condolences for the family may be shared at www.brubakerfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice which reminds you of Rob. Brubaker Funeral Home, Inc. of Coplay is entrusted with all arrangements.
Previous Events
Visitation
19
Aug
327 Chestnut Street
Coplay, PA 18037
Service
19
Aug
327 Chestnut Street
Coplay, PA 18037
Vigil & Rosary officiated by Monsignor David L. James of St. Peter's R.C.C. in Coplay.
Funeral Service
20
Aug
4 S. 5th Street
Coplay, PA 18037
Cemetery Details
Location
1-75 Mundy Lane
Whitehall, PA 18052
