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Former Rockville Centre resident George Grech died on Oct. 21 after a brief illness. He was 88.
Grech was born and raised in Astoria, Queens. He and his wife, Ellie, made a home for their family in Rockville Centre for 31 years and then retired to Palm Coast, Fla., in 1994.Grech was active in the Flagher County Republican Club, the St. Augustine/Palm Coast Council of the Navy League of the U.S., the local Veterans of Foreign Wars lodge, the Elks Club and the Knights of Columbus.
Grech proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He was an electrician’s mate on the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany, his pride and joy. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Grech started a 39-year career with the New York Telephone Company (Verizon).
He was a devoted father to his two sons and was actively involved with Rockville Centre Little League teams, Boy Scout Troop 163, and organized numerous family camping excursions. Grech was a talented handyman and delighted in helping friends and neighbors with their “around the home” projects.
Grech is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Ellie; his sons, Robert (Kathy) and Thomas (Janet), of Malverne; his two beloved grandchildren, Thomas II and Ashley Rose; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph, and sister, Maryanne.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy are welcomed to be shared for the Grech family at craigflaglerpalms.com.
