John J. Grocki

John J. Grocki, 93, of Heritage Dr., formerly of Church St., died Mon. April 2 at St. Camillus Health Center after an illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Anna (Prymak) Grocki; a son Roger and his wife Lorraine Grocki of Congers, NY; a granddaughter Sharon Grocki of Congers, NY and several nephews and nieces. He was brother of the late Joseph Grocki, Lorima Grocki, Vincent Grocki, Walter Grocki and Phyllis Poplawski. Born in Douglas on Sept. 28, 1913 he was the son of Albert and Agnes (Suski) Grocki.

Mr. Grocki worked at the Schuster Woolen Co. in Douglas and at Whitin Machine Works in Whitinsville where he was a chauffeur. He also drove the shop ambulance and was an attendant in the service garage. He later worked as a security guard for St. Vincent Hospital. He retired in 1979. He was a member of the Douglas Boy's Club where he played baseball. He taught himself to play the harmonica and lived to dance. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church.

His funeral will be held Wed., April 4th at 11 a.m. at the St. Camillus Health Center Chapel, 447 Hill St., Whitinsville. Burial will follow in St. Patrick's Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. in St. Camillus Chapel. Jackman Funeral Home is directing arrangements.

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