Brian Jon Gricol

1956 - 2016

Brian Jon Gricol obituary, 1956-2016, Eldersburg, MD

BORN

1956

DIED

2016

Brian Gricol Obituary

Brian Jon Gricol, 59, of Eldersburg, Md., passed away peacefully Monday, May 30, 2016, at Carroll Hospice, Dove House.

Born in Flat Rock, Mich., on Sept. 11, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph D. Gricol and the late Barbara Gricol Owens, and the stepson of the late Richard Owens.

He is survived by Carol, his wife of 18 years.

Brian had a long and successful career in the kitchen design industry and was also the owner of Carol Ann's Crafts and Candles in Luzerne. He loved his work, all things baseball and concerts at Wolf Trap. He was the big guy with the big heart.

Also surviving are his siblings, Michelle Jones and husband, Ken, Jeffrey Gricol and wife, Greta, Gayle Bekker, Lenore Brammeier and husband, Doug, Kimberly Guise and husband, Brad, Elizabeth Myslowski and husband, Ed, and Joel Gricol and wife, Robin, and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Matthew Jones, and nieces, Julie Gricol and Laura Brammeier Yoho.

Brian generously donated his body to the Maryland Anatomy Board to further their research and teaching initiatives.

A memorial service and celebration of Brian's life will be held at 11 a.m. July 2 in the Luzerne United Methodist Church, 440 Bennett St., Luzerne.

Published by Citizens Voice on Jun. 26, 2016.
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Thinking of you today. No one told me you´d used up your 9 cat lives. You were not an avid FB user although I was glad to be your first FB message ever. Thanks for the friendship. And thanks for the help in college - you were a wonderful statistics tutor! Condolences and hugs to your family. Forever 21, Brian. love, your friend, Ruth Reaney Cornick Truhlar

Ruth Truhlar

School

February 8, 2022

You've been gone for four years now and you are dearly missed just as much today as back then. Carol, your dear wife, is still lost without you. Watch over her and give her guidance and support. All my love, Juanita

Juanita Allen

Family

June 19, 2020

Carol, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Paulette

Paulette Palmer

July 4, 2016

Brian was the guy with a big heart. I enjoyed working with him over the years. He will indeed be missed.

George Edson

July 1, 2016

I am sorry Carol for your loss. I worked with Barbara at the F. M. Kirby Center for many years with Barbara and we heard lots about all her children and grandchildren. So this is a part of us at the Kirby that hope you know you are thought at this time.

Margaret Weisgable

June 27, 2016

Sincerest condolences to Brian's lovely wife, Carol. They shared everything, both good and bad, and stayed close by one another. Brian will be surely missed. Love, Juanita Sepko Allen

Juanita Sepko Allen

June 26, 2016

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