Demetrio Greco

Greco, Demetrio ALBANY Demetrio Greco, age 76, entered into eternal life while in the loving arms of his beloved family on Saturday, October 27, 2007, after a long illness. He was the devoted husband of 44 years, of the late Lina Greco. He was born in Rosarno, Italy. Son of the late Antonio and Giuseppina Greco. He and his family immigrated to the United States in 1970 settling in Albany. Demetrio worked at Freihofers Baking Company until his retirement in 1987. As the patriarch of the family, he founded Sovrana Pizza and Deli in Albany in 1985. A great believer in family strength, his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He reveled in their many accomplishments. He had a strong work ethic which he instilled in his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening and raising animals at his family farm. He also enjoyed frequent trips with his wife to their home in Italy. He was a veteran of the Italian Army. Beloved father of Domenica Greco (Valerio Arcuri), Rosalba (Giovanni) Virgiglio, Patrizia Greco (Fabrizio Bazzoffi) and Loredana (Anthony) Bruno; cherished grandfather of Demetrio and Angelo Daga, Giovanni and Cristian Virgiglio, David, Anthony and Alessandra Bazzoffi, and Anthony and Giuliana Bruno; brother of Antonietta Barbalace of Albany (late Dominic), Giuseppe (Maria) of Albany, Nino (late Rosina) of Italy, Salvatore (Maria) of Italy, Domenico (Maria) of Italy, and the late Vincenzo (Carmela), Maria (late Carlo) and Paolo (Adelina). Also survived by many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews in Albany, Fla., Canada and Italy. A special thanks to Dr. Roberta Miller, Gary, Tracy and the entire staff of St. Peter's Home Care who provided loving care for Demetrio. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak and Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, (Northern Blvd.), Albany, Tuesday morning at 8:15 and 9 o'clock at the Historic Church of St. Mary, corner of Lodge and Pine Streets, on Albany's Capital Hill. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may also call at the funeral Monday 4 to 8 p.m. Entombment will be in St. Agnes Mausoleum, Menands. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his honor may be made to the Thomas Patrick Morrison Foundation, P.O. Box 238, Guilderland, NY 12084.