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James La Greca Obituary
JAMES P. LA GRECA
AGE: 78 TOM S RIVER
James P. La Greca, 78, of Toms River, died on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Van Dyke Hospice in Toms River. Born in Newark, he lived in North Edison before moving to Toms River 17 years ago. He was a health officer for Monmouth County for the last 12 years. Prior to that , he was a U.S. post office superintendent in Newark for 30 years, retiring just six months ago. He was also a veteran of the Korean War , having served in the U.S. Navy.
James was married to his late wife, Rose M. Pallitto La Greca, for 33 years, until she died in 1987. He was the father of Anthony La Greca and his wife Teresa, Janis Scrudato and Tina La Greca. He was the brother of the late Phyllis Visco, as well as the grandfather of Frank, Lisa Marie, Joseph and Anthony.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Galante Funeral Home, 2800 Morris Ave., Union. The funeral will be held at 9 am. Thursday from the funeral home, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Theresa Church, Kenilworth. Interment will be at Hollywood Memorial Park, Union. In lieu of flowers the family prefers that donations in his memory be made to Van Dyke Hospice at Community Medical Center, 99 Route 37 W. Toms River, NJ 08755. For directions or to send condolences , visit galantefh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for James La Greca
a friend
November 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. My memories of Jim will always be as "Uncle Jimmy". Not sure how or why he got that nickname, but whenever he visited at Piancones, he was "Uncle Jimmy" to all. A dear sweet kind man with a smile to light up the room. He will be missed. Rest in peace. God Bless.
Toni Counts-Johnson
November 2, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jimmy was one of my favorite people, he always had a smile and a word of encouragement. He trained me as a supervisor in Newark, NJ and I will be forever grateful for that.
Rest in peace dear friend!
Bill Hyslop
October 29, 2008
Tina, Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your Dad. He was a true friend, and I will miss him dearly. The shore won't be the same without him.....Bill
Lisa Ahl
October 29, 2008
May the memories of your father comfort you in this difficult time.
Patricia & Walter Standl and Family
October 28, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Julius & Omega Hudson
October 28, 2008
Rest in peace with GOD
lonnie anderson
October 28, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Johanna & Clem Bernardo
October 28, 2008
Friday nights won't be the same, but we will all hold that seat in our memory; to good times, laughs, and "food". Good-bye Jim.
John, Ed Possumato
October 28, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Angelo
October 28, 2008
Rest in peace, partner.
You were always number one.
I'll see you in a while, so keep that Dewar's on ice.
.
Bambina Silvestri-Wilhite
October 28, 2008
Tina,
So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family
Joanne Johnson
October 28, 2008
My very dear friend Jimmy. I will always keep you in my heart and in my prayers and forever cherish the memories we have. Joanne
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