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James Anthony Grippe

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James Grippe Obituary

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Dec. 9, 2008.

GRIPPE, James Anthony, 61, of Mechanicsville, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2008. He spent the last three years battling Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) with courage and dignity. He had worked the past 28 years in the food service industry, retiring from U.S. Foodservice in 2006. He is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Ann Grippe; son, Anthony Grippe; daughter-in-law, Stephanie; and grandson, Ashton. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Maryann and Sam Affinito; his brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Barbara Grippe; nephews, Sam and Ralph Affinito; and niece, Kari Hugel. His strength, courage and love will be missed by all. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, December 11, 2008, at Church of the Redeemer, 8275 Meadowbridge Rd., Mechanicsville, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association, DC/MD/VA Chapter, 7507 Standish Pl., Rockville, Md. 20855.

This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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DAWN MURAWSKI (TOMCZAK)

January 23, 2009

I WANT TO SEND OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. MR GRIPPE USE TO DRIVE MY SISTER AND I TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY WHEN HE OWNED THE BLUE RIBBON MARKET IN ERIE. HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR TO OUR FAMILY. YOU OUR IN OUR PRAYERS,

December 24, 2008

Old acquaintances from the Mazo-Lerch era send our thoughts and sympathy to the Grippe family.
Chick & Deanna

Angela Abplanalp

December 9, 2008

Jim was an amazing man. I had the great pleasure to work with him for about 6 years at US Foodservice. Jim and I shared the same birthday, and without fail he remembered every year. We got such a kick out of remembering the other that it almost became a game as to who would leave who a voicemail or make the first call on our day. Even though I left US Foodservice a year before he retired, I still…to this day…at some point on October 9th, ALWAYS say to myself “Happy Birthday Jim”.
To the family and friends of Jim Grippe, I offer my sincere condolences. He spoke of you all with so much love and admiration. It was an honor to have known and worked with him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you,
Angela Abplanalp (Akers)

Miki Willis-Burley

December 9, 2008

Dear Family of Mr. Grippe,
What a joy to be around, i must say. We always enjoyed his presence. He would bring us heath bars! Mostly his joyful smile and his pleasant attitude always made us stop and smile ourselves. I pray for rest for your family.I pray you feel peace knowing that he is resting in the arms of his Father!
It has been a honor to know Jim and we are grateful for that opportunity.
Uppy's Convenience Stores, Inc.

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Farah Wulff, AseraCare Hospice

December 9, 2008

I am so sad to hear of your family's loss. I truly appreciated the opportunity of meeting you both earlier this month. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Tara Tagmyer

December 9, 2008

Tony,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

~Tara and Shane

Gary Lerch

December 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Jim taught all of us how to face adversity with dignity and courage. He will be missed, but I know that he is at peace.

Gary and Dawn

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