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GRECO In New Haven, Wednesday, October 18, 2006, George Greco of Bethany previously of West Haven, father of Linda Greco (Nate Marinuzzi) of Bethany, Roseann Greco of West Haven, Tina Greco of West Haven, Domenic Greco and his wife, Cheryl, of East Haven, Thomas Zickus of Seymour and Jesse Greco of Naugatuck; brother of Ann DeFilippo, Marie Katsemperis, Florence Forte, Frank, Bill and Pat Greco; grandfather of Donald Acker Jr., Kimberly Acker, Domenic Greco Jr. and John Greco. Also survived by his best friend, Jim DeMaio and wife, Joan; many nieces and nephews; and his pet grand dogs Fernco, Cisco and Mimi. He was predeceased by a son, George Greco Jr. (The Shark) and brothers, Anthony, Eddie and John Greco. George was born in New Haven, February 23, 1937, a son of the late Frank and Mary Migliacci Greco. He was owner and president of Greco's Auto Parts of West Haven for 31 years. He was a member of the Seymour Fish & Game Club, a race car driver at the former West Haven Speedway and a top notch race car builder and mechanic. Funeral service will be Saturday, October 21 at 10 a.m. in Beecher & Bennett Taylor Funeral Home, 410 Campbell Avenue at Court Street, West Haven. Interment in Oak Grove Cemetery, West Haven. Friends may call TODAY from 4 to 9 p.m. For information or to send a condolence please visit us at www.beecherandbennett.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Oct. 19 to Oct. 20, 2006.

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Dottie Mordino

October 25, 2006

Sending my prayers to the family. My son Michael and Tony also were involved with the raceing game and knew him. My husband, Tony Mordino was associated with Billy and the family,for many years. My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts! GOD BLESS YOU ALL.. DOTTIE MORDINO

mike mordino

October 24, 2006

Are condolence go to the Greco family i was very good freinds with george jr and met his dad threw my father he was a very nice man we had a few chats about the old times he will be missed from the Mordinos

Cindy Elwood

October 24, 2006

Dear Tina and all of the Greco Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He must have been a wonderful man to raise such a lovely and caring daughter as you Tina. May his soul rest and peace and may you all find comfort in the memories your share.

Love, Ken and Cindy Elwood

PS I am sorry we were unable to make the wake and funeral but please know if we could have been there we would have. We will pray for all of the Greco family especially your father.

Denny Zimmerman

October 21, 2006

Sorry to hear.

Alene (Targowski) Sabados

October 20, 2006

We are so very sorry. George was a delightful caring man. He will be missed! You are in our prayers.

Marie Josephson

October 19, 2006

So sorry for your loss, we enjoyed seeing him in Feb. here in Florida with his friend Carl June.
Sylvia & Marie (Carl's nieces)

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