John Grieb
John Grieb
December 12, 1936 ~ January 19, 2009
Name: John R. Grieb
Life Dates: 12/12/1936 - 1/19/2009
City Of Birth: Rochester, NY
Pre-deceased by
Predeceased by his mother father, Mildred Howard Grieb; granddaughter, Elizabeth Grieb; niece, Erin Grieb.
Survived by
Greece: January 19, 2009 at age 72. Jack died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving devoted wife of 46 years, Sally (Etu) Grieb; children, John (Ann) Grieb, Deborah (Christopher) Marion, Wendy (Ray) Brown, Elena (Mario) Correia; 11 grandchildren, Jack Grieb, Kathryn Grieb, Mitchell Grieb, Audrey Grieb, Rachel Marion, Christian Marion, Madison Brown, Joshua Correia, Austen Correia, Jacob Correia, Marlena Correia; brother, Daniel R. Grieb; brothers-in-law sisters-in-law, Carol (Larry) Wilkins of Canisteo, NY, Peter Etu of FL, Phyllis Clair of Honeoye Falls, NY, Helen (David) Landman of CA; several cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Jack will especially be missed by his companion and friend, his dog "Sarah".
History
Jack was an Air Force Veteran stationed in Taiwan. He worked for Star Market, was retired from Gannett Newspaper and worked for Guardsmark until recently. He was very active at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, where he was a Retreat Leader and he assisted at Funeral Masses. He assisted Fr. Heindl with Mass at Grandeville Living Center for 24 years. Jack enjoyed fishing with his children grandchildren and boating when he was younger. He was an avid reader of Christian Books.
Donations
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Journey Home, 994 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 or St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY 14616 in Jack's Memory.
Services
BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Jack's Visitation will be on Friday January 23, 2009 from 2-4 7-9 PM. Jack's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church (3003 Dewey Ave.). Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery