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Anthony (Ante) Siska Grgas
Anthony was born to Ane and Mate Siska Grgas on June 13, 1934 in Zablace, Croatia (former Yugoslavia). He immigrated to the United States in 1950 and served as an interpreter in the United States Army. After his honorable discharge, he established a home in Torrance, CA. Anthony worked 30 years at Shell Oil Company and advanced to the position of foreman. He enjoyed fishing on his boat, watching soccer games, listening to the Beatles, and spending time with close friends and family (especially grandchildren). Anthony retired in 1989 and moved to Lake Stevens, WA in 1994. During retirement, his hobbies included taking walks, making a lovely yard, feeding backyard birds, and caring for Ollie, his beloved dog.
Anthony is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Helga; son, Anthony Jr.; daughter, Marian; and five grandchildren, Luke, John, Jessica, Natalie and Daniel.
Anthony will always be remembered for the work he did to create a beautiful future for his children and grandchildren. He will forever be in our minds and our hearts.
A service to celebrate Anthony's life will take place on March 17, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, 804 State Ave., Marysville, WA 98270.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Grgas
Larry Sunjka
March 21, 2011
Sorry for your great loss, dear Helga, & my cousins. With Love, and remembering Ante.
March 21, 2011
Please accept my condolences in your hard time. May you be comforted. In my thoughts
Larry Sunjka
March 21, 2011
Please accept my condolences in your hard time. May you be comforted. In my thoughts
Steve Marsh
March 17, 2011
I would like to express my condolences to the Grgas family & Ollie, too!
I met "ollie's dad" only 2 yrs ago while walking my dog - but I felt like I knew him as if he were my father. We talked often on our walks for great lengths of time - in the rain, in the
sun, at nighttime it didn't matter. I learned about the "refinery", his son & daughter, about the family being together for christmas. I learned about driving empty bottles back & forth through East Berlin "to keep the
road open" - he rode in the lead jeep becaasue he could speak Russian to the gaurds at either crossing...
McKinley - my malamute new "ollie's dad" as the "keeper of the 'goodies" & could always charm Ante into not just one goody but many!
I feel honored to have met & gotten to know such a wonderful man - to me he was like a dad, to his lovely wife I am sorry we stayed out so late talking on our walks - I will cherish every memory
Ante, thannx for spending time with me
take care, rest in peace, & god bless.
Mike Savoca
March 16, 2011
My condolences to the whole Grgas family in this very hard time. While I never met Tony in person, I can see the legacy he left and the happiness he brought to his family. May he rest in peace, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your Cousin, Michael
Vesela Marov
March 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Grgas family. We are very sad to hear of Ante's passing. He was a great man and will be missed by all. Our prayers go out to you in this difficult time. God Bless you all. With love, your cousins Ratko & Vesela
Vesela Marov
March 16, 2011
Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire Grgas family. We were very sad to hear the news of Ante's passing and are praying for you at this difficult time. He will be missed. But rest assured he is the best hands now. God bless you all.
With love your cousins, Ratko & Vesela
Michele Grgas Thomas
March 16, 2011
My heart goes out to you, Helga, Tony Jr., and Marian and your families. I was 10 months old when Tony arrived from Yugoslavia and have many fond memories of our early years. I was very proud of my big brother and looked up to him. My deepest and most sincere condolences, family. May Tony rest in eternal peace.
Karen Smith Avery
March 16, 2011
Tony was the neighbor that everyone loved. He was the example of what a good friend, neighbor, husband, father, and grandfather should be. He will be missed, but he graciously left a legacy to all of us with his kindness and bright spirit. Heartfelt condolences to his family who loved him -- the family he was so proud of. I am honored to have known him. Rest in Peace, Tony.
Jimmi Clairmont
March 16, 2011
Tony will be greatly missed by our neighborhood. We always looked forward to seeing his smiling face as he and Ollie set out on their walks. Our sincerest thoughts and prayers to Helga and family.
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