Annette M Grodecki

Annette "Nettie" Marcia Greene Grodecki, 78, of Madison, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 31, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio, on January 3, 1946, she spent her early years in Cuyahoga Falls. After graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1964, she pursued higher education, earning a bachelor's degree in English and a master's degree in education from Cleveland State University.

For three decades, she dedicated herself to education as an English teacher and reading specialist at East Technical High School in Cleveland. Known as "Ms. Tierce," she inspired and guided countless students, leaving an enduring mark on their lives. Her nurturing demeanor and unwavering commitment to teaching transcended the confines of the classroom.

Through reading books, doing crossword puzzles, playing card and board games, Nettie found joy in many activities. She appreciated cinema and theater, plays at Rabbit Run Theatre, and avidly followed sports, cheering on the Cavs and Browns. The soulful melodies of blues music held a special place in her heart. Her adventurous spirit led to memorable journeys with her girlfriends from Colorado to Mexico and Hawaii. Alongside her BFF, she enjoyed spectating horse races, many shared birthday celebrations, and fireside chats at Geneva on the Lake. She cherished precious moments with her granddaughter during Nana Camp and shared delightful shopping excursions. Above all, Nettie treasured the bonds of family, neighbors, and friends, prioritizing the warmth and companionship they brought into her life.

Nettie's many artistic skills and passions were evident in her home decorating, beautiful art journals, and participation in stamp classes, referred to as "Stamp Padders," with friends. She crafted lovely handmade cards to commemorate holidays and special occasions and carefully curated scrapbooks to capture cherished memories. She gifted others with her beautiful jewelry, sharing the joy it brought her.

Nettie volunteered at the Madison Senior Center, where she devotedly participated in Meals on Wheels, enriching the lives of seniors. She contributed to various admirable causes, including the Madison Senior Center, Madison Food Center, Rabbit Run Theatre, Sub Zero Mission, and Bella Muntean-Angel Heart of HOPE Ministry.

Her smile and laugh would light up a room; her warm heart would make everyone feel welcome. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Surviving Nettie is her husband, Adalbert; son, Michael Tierce; daughter-in-law, Julie Criscione; beloved granddaughter, Khaela; niece, Sarah Greene, along with several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Jeffrey Greene.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Madison Senior Center, 2938 Hubbard Road, Madison, OH 44057.

A ceremony to celebrate Nettie's life will be at Joey's Italian Grille, 2731 Hubbard Rd., Madison, OH, on Friday, 5/17, from 11:00 - 2:00. We thank Hospice of the Western Reserve and Lake Erie Cremation for their care.