Arlene K. GRECO

1936 - 2018

Arlene K. GRECO obituary, 1936-2018, St. Petersburg, FL

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

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Memorial Park Funeral Home & Crematory - St. Petersburg

5750 49th Street North

St. Petersburg, Florida

Arlene GRECO Obituary

81, of St. Petersburg, FL, has gone to be with the Lord Sunday, July 1, 2018 at the Highland Pines Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Clearwater, FL. Arlene was born August 6, 1936, in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of the late Karl P. Hapsic and Helen Rombach-Hapsic. She met the love of her life and married her high school sweetheart, Albert A. Greco, June 17, 1958 and started a family together.

In 1975, the family moved from their native Pittsburgh, PA to live here in St. Petersburg, FL to enjoy the sun, the warm breeze, and the gulf waters, but especially for the beautiful weather.

She was part-owner and secretary for the family business, P. Greco and Sons, Inc., a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, daughter, sister, teacher, coach, and encourager. She loved people and would do anything to make you happy or to have your laugh. She was her children's and grandchildren's number one fan in all their endeavors. She loved her children and grandchildren for she was the "bestest" mommy in the whole wide world. She was our inspiration. She also loved all her fur babies, and her Pittsburgh Steelers. We all love and miss you already, and as always, we love you more. xoxo

She is survived by her husband, Albert A. Greco; and three daughters, Patricia J. Greco and Lisa M. Greco, both of St. Petersburg, FL, Denise A. Shirley of Largo, FL; daughter-in-law, Laura W. Greco of Pinellas Park, FL; and seven grandchildren; her sisters, Joan E. Sykes of Stockton, CA, Donnalee Hamilton of Aliquippa, PA, and Bobbie Smith of Masontown, WV. She is also survived by all her children's and grandchildren's friends who also called her "Mom, Little Mama, or Little Grandma." Arlene was preceded in this journey by son, Alan A. Greco; her brothers, Carl H. Hapsic and Robert J. Hapsic; her sister, Avis Meek, and half-sister, Sandra K. Rodeheaver.

Memorial Service will be held at Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5750 49th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL, Saturday, July 14, public viewing 10-11 am, with Service at 11 am by Pastor Todd Marshall officiating with Celebration of Life Reception to follow, 12-2 pm.

Published by Tampa Bay Times from Jul. 13 to Jul. 14, 2018.
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We are very sorry to hear about Arlene's passing. She was such a sweet lady. May you find comfort in knowing she is now a beautiful angel watching out for her family from above. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Francine & Kevin Smith

July 16, 2018

With sympathy in the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort from God, the hearer of prayer. Psalm 145:17,18.

July 14, 2018

My Deepest Condolences! As you reflect on the loving kindness that Arlene showed, may the words at Ps 37:29 bring you some comfort during this difficult time.

M M

July 13, 2018

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