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Anthony Gryak Obituary

Anthony Joseph Gryak
Gryak, Anthony Joseph, age 70, of Shelton, entered into eternal rest with his family by his side on May 16, 2024, at Griffin Hospital, from complications due to a short cancer illness. Anthony was the beloved and devoted husband of Linda I. Gryak. Anthony was born on July 28, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Nicholas Gryak and Anna (Napoli) Gryak. Anthony received his PMP from Villanova University and was employed as a Construction Project Manager for Winstanley Enterprises, LLC. Anthony was hardworking, dedicated, and knowledgeable in all phases of construction and was well-regarded in the construction industry. Anthony worked on many large-scale construction projects, including projects at Yale, in New Haven, and throughout the US. He previously held positions as VP Operations/Sr. Project Manager of Stretchwall Installations, Inc., as Chief Engineer for the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City, Director of Engineering at Hyatt Regency, Greenwich, Electrical Project Manager at PEM Electric in New York, and also owned his own cabinetmaking company, Grock Enterprises, Inc. Anthony was also a skilled cabinetmaker and craftsman. His attention to detail and the quality of his work was impeccable. Anthony enjoyed working, gardening, and cabinet-making. He was a long-time New York Mets fan. Anthony also enjoyed reading novels and was an excellent cook. He loved preparing Italian meals for his family. He also enjoyed traveling around the country to watch his daughter, Audrey, compete in equestrian competitions. Anthony was most proud of his children's accomplishments. His three children all received advanced educational degrees, Andrea (MBA), Jonathan (Ph.D.), and Audrey (M.S.). Anthony is survived by his beloved wife, Linda I. Gryak (Fitzsimmons), and his children, Andrea F. Gryak her partner (John) of Bridgeport, CT, Jonathan A. Gryak (Rachel) of Forest Hills, NY and Audrey M. Gryak and her fiancé, (Aj) of Shelton, CT. Anthony is also survived by his sisters, Judith Salemme of Milford, CT, Dorothea Gryak of Brooklyn, NY, Gloria Warn of Flanders, NJ, Marian Jacobsen of Staten Island, NY, and his brother, Nicholas Gryak of Brooklyn, NY. In addition, he is survived by his brother-in-law, Robert Fitzsimmons (Vicki) of Shelton and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Special thanks are given to the medical staff at Griffin Hospital, the ICU team at Griffin Hospital, Erin McCleod, R.N., Dr. Arole and Dr. Madhu Gowda. Family and friends may call on Monday, May 20, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, CT. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial by meeting directly at St. Margaret Mary Church, 50 Donovan Lane, Shelton, CT, on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Private interment to follow at Mt. St. Peter's Cemetery, Derby, CT. Anthony has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory be made to: Griffin Hospital, 130 Division Street, Derby, CT 06418. Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com .

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Published by Connecticut Post on May 18, 2024.

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Erin MacLeod

June 7, 2024

Thank you for mentioning me in this lovely obituary. It was truly an honor to meet you all and to take care of Anthony in his final moments. May he rest in peace.

George Gryak

May 29, 2024

Rest in peace dear cousin.

Tom Jin

May 21, 2024

My deepest condolences to the Gryak family. I was privileged to work with Anthony on the 101 College Street Project. Always appreciated his thoughtful and graceful manner in the resolution of the myriad construction issues.

Thank you Anthony. Rest in peace.

Paul Goupil

May 18, 2024

Great times with Anthony working on projects for Winstanley Enterprises 85 Moosup C.T, Wonderland Marketplace Revere M.A, 130 Baker Concord M.A. Anthony was one of the most kind, knowledgeable, & fun people I've ever worked with. RIP my friend, you will be missed by everyone who knew you.
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