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Michael Grucza Obituary

Michael D. Grucza Grandpa Michael D. Grucza, 48, of Erie, died Thursday, Janaury 27, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Erie September 15, 1956, son of Edward J. Grucza and the late Audrey Mencz Grucza. Mr. Grucza was formerly employed at Owens-Brockway. He enjoyed playing cards. Besides his father, survivors include one sister, Michelle States and her husband Paul; one brother, Mark Grucza and his wife Paula; his Aunt Margie Filipowski; and close friends Charles Noble and John Bellotti. Also survived by one niece, four nephews, one great niece and two great nephews, and many cousins. Friends may call at the Carl A. Slomski & Son Funeral Home Inc., 2101 Ash St. on Saturday 1:30 p.m. until the time of services there at 3 p.m. Burial will be private.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Jan. 28, 2005.

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Mr. Scott A. Palermo, III

January 28, 2005

Dear "Ed and John"



I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you, you will get over this in time...Call me if you need anything."Grandpa" will never be forgotten!

Karen Hein

January 28, 2005

Sincere condolences to Uncle Ed, Mark, and Michelle. I will always remember Michael as being alot of fun, and a very caring person. We will miss him.

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