Joseph L. Grieco

JOSEPH L. GRIECO 11/11/25 – 4/10/11 Joseph L. Grieco, age 85, of Claymont, DE, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, DE surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ava D. Grieco, and was a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Claymont. Born in Chester, PA, Joseph was the second of three sons born to Ralph A. and Gertrude Grieco, who owned and operated Grieco’s Bakery in Chester, PA for many years. He graduated from St. James Catholic High School in Chester, PA, class of 1943. Upon graduation, Joseph enlisted in the Navy and served overseas during World War II. He graduated from Pennsylvania Military College (PMC) in 1949 with a degree in electrical engineering. He was employed by Dupont as an engineer at the Chambers Works site and retired in 1991 after 41 years of service. Joseph was an avid Phillies and Eagles fan and loved tending to his vegetable garden. He enjoyed bowling and played volleyball for many years. He also enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles, and playing his violin. His greatest passion, however, was his family. In addition to his wife, Ava, he is survived by eight children: Catherine Grieco, Joseph T. Grieco and his wife, Anna; Nancy Sederquest and her husband, Steven; David Grieco and his wife, Marianne; Janet Joyner and her husband, Duke; Susan Crisp and her husband, Keith; Judy McLellan and her husband, Mark; and Mark Grieco and his wife, Dawn. He was blessed with 13 beautiful grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Ralph R. Grieco and Donald D. Grieco. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 13, 2011 from 7 pm - 9 pm at the Gebhart Funeral Home, 3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703. Funeral mass will be held at Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703 on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 10:30 am. Interment will be at St. Joseph’s on the Brandywine, Greenville, DE. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Rosary Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE 19703; or the American Heart Association, 200 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713. Gebhart Funeral Home of Claymont Condolences may be made by visiting: www.griecocares.com