GEORGE GRAVILA

GRAVILA GEORGE Age 83 of Farmington Hills died May 2, 2010. Beloved husband of Victoria for 60 years. Loving father of Linda Gravila and Vicki Gravila-Retich. Proud grandfather of Kelsey and Nathan Retich and Alison Gravila. Born in Canton, Ohio of Romanian descent, he graduated from McKinley High School in 1944. George enlisted in the U.S. Navy, became a Seaman 1st Class on the Y0160 until 1946. He moved to Michigan in 1948, working as a draftsman. George was a 1957 graduate of Lawrence Tech. University in industrial engineering. He worked for 30 years with Ford Motor Co. as an engineer then a buyer, retiring in 1987. George spent his time helping his community and state through his volunteer work. He was active at the Farmington Hills Police Department in its clerical program and handicapped parking enforcement. He worked as a chair person at the Farmington Hills elections for 25 years. He volunteered at the PGA, in Dearborn, in transportation and became the head of the stand bearers. He spent 20 years volunteering at Henry Ford Hospital West Bloomfield in various departments. While there he organized the prostate cancer screening program and structured the registration process for the flu shot clinic. George was a volunteer/member of the Yankee Air Force helping to rebuild WWII aircraft; B18 and a lifetime member of both the Elks in Plymouth and the American Legion. George will be missed by his extended family of nephews and nieces. Michael (Carol) Gravilla, Cyndy Hirsch, Grand niece and nephew Matthew and Beth Ann Gravilla and friends Velma and Raymond Krisan and Jean and George Graham. Funeral from Lynch & Sons Funeral Home, 340 N. Pontiac Tr., Walled Lake (3 Blks. South of Maple Rd) Thursday 11 a.m. Interment Great Lakes National Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Memorials to Veterans of America appreciated. Condolences at www.LynchFAMILYFuneralDirectors.com