Robert F. Grealy

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Robert Grealy Obituary

GREALY ROBERT F. GREALY On Tuesday, August 24, 2010 of Bethesda, MD. Beloved husband of Mary J. Grealy; father of Catherine Grealy Cohen, Rosemary "Sisty" Crossfield and Robert Emmett Grealy; grandfather of Corey and Katy Crossfield, Melissa, Caroline, and Ian Cohen, and Lauren and Kristen Grealy; brother of Michael J. Grealy, Jr., Ann M. Grealy and the late Thomas Grealy. Relatives and friends may call at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20904 on Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 10:30 to 11 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Inurnment Arlington National Cemetery on Friday November 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. (Please assemble at the Administration Building at 9:30 a.m.). In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. John the Baptist Church. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Aug. 27, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Grealy

15 Entries

August 29, 2010

Dear Mary: Ronnie and I just got back from a pilgimage/tour to Oberammergau, and I only learned this morning (Sunday) at church of Bob's death. He was a wonderful, friendly, helpful man. You, of course, will miss him the most, but there are many others who will be saddened by his absence. Love, Bill Lowell

August 29, 2010

A TOUGH FELLOW.

LARRY SHOWALTER

August 28, 2010

Thanks, Bob.
- John Crutcher

August 28, 2010

Mrs. Mary Grealy, Rosemary, Cathy, and Robert,
We will miss Bob, his knowledge of the complexity of the world provoked great late night conversation and thought. Our thoughts are with you all.
Mark and Melissa Dietz

Maureen Reimuller

August 28, 2010

I was very fortunate to have worked with and for this great man. His sense of joy and fun as well as his intelligence were always evident as well as his kindness. Maureen Devlin Reimuller

August 27, 2010

Dear Mary,
The sad news of Bob's passing reached us in Thailand today. His friends here join us in saluting a great patriot and colleague. We will miss him and his infectious energy.

Jerry and Sakuni

August 27, 2010

We were very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have met Robert Grealy again recently after fourty-five years. He will be greatly missed....good people always are.

Brian Walsh

Joe & Jinnie DeTrani

August 27, 2010

A friend and patriot who meant so much to us -- we will miss him.

August 27, 2010

Mrs. Grealy, Sisty, Cathy and Robert,

Your husband and father was an amazing man, admired and respected by all he met. I know he will be greatly missed by many people, but most especially by all of you. I'm honored that I was able to know him.

Much love,

Lindsay, Robin and Maddie

August 27, 2010

Dear Mary,
Through a friend in Virginia I heard about Bob's passing. I am so sorry and will keep you in my prayers. I don't know if you even remember me. My name is Monika Nietert Buckley and we met in Danang, Vietnam. I worked in the German Maltese Hospital and married Tom Buckley. Again my condolences.
Monika Buckley

The Steins

August 27, 2010

Rosemary,and family,
I know the girls must be taking this hard - this must be their first loss of a close family member. That's tough.

I know how proud you were of your Dad -it showed in your eyes everytime you talked about him. And he of you. He was a quiet American hero and someone who truly made a difference in the world. I am convinced it's a better place because he was here. It was very special of you to share him with us, and the time we had to visit. Man what an amazing individual; and what an amazing life you had because of him.

Darn glad he was on our side!!

You will remain in our thoughts. Keep us informed as best you can on arrangements and especially if a memorial of sorts is planned in the future. I think that would be a great thing - for all his old colleagues to come together for a remembrance gathering.

Take care and let us know how you are doing and what's up.

Love

August 27, 2010

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal". Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Love Pat, Kevin, Kylor and Tory

August 27, 2010

Rosemary, Charlie & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.
We love you!
Jim & Daisy

Lisa Heiligenstein

August 27, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all who loved him. We will miss him.
Much love, Mike and Lisa

August 27, 2010

He will be remembered as always smiling and working for others.
Janet MacNab

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