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Joseph Grese Obituary
60, of Liberty Borough, died January 24, 2009, at UPMC McKeesport. Born March 13, 1948 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Piplicia) Grese and husband of Bernadette (Skotnicki) Grese. Mr. Grese worked for Curtiss Wright in the Cheswick Plant and the former Westinghouse Plant in Glassport. He was a member of St. Mark's Parish, Liberty Site. In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Stacie Grese, of Pgh., and son, Blaise (Michelle) Grese, of Whitehall; grandchildren, Alayna Sara and Alexis Jo; brothers, Gerald, Jerome and Jeffrey and sister, Patience Waskowicz; mother-in-law, Frances Skotnicki of White Oak; also nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-8pm at WILLIG FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at 11am in St. Mark's Parish, Liberty Site by Father Walt Rydzon.
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Bruce Garlow
February 10, 2009
Bern, Stacie and Blaise
I was very sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Joe in good times laughing and smiling. I know this is a great loss for you all, if there is anything I can do, please dont hesitate to call.
Naomi Vichich
February 9, 2009
To the Grese Family:
We are saddened to hear of Joe's passing. Not only was he a classmate of mine for many years, he was also my Scene Ridge Road neighbor while we were growing up in Liberty. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the entire family; the world will miss a very special person.
Gary, Erin, and Riley Garlow
February 7, 2009
Bernadette,
We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts. We miss you and we send our love.
Love,
Petra, Matt and Matthew O'Brien
February 5, 2009
Bernz, Stacie and Blaise~
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe was a good person. He will be missed dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
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Ed and Linda and Family Herget
February 3, 2009
Bernadette and Family,
With deepest sympathy to you and your family with the loss of a great person in all of your lives,he'll be watching over all of you from a special place now.
Ed and Linda Herget and Family
Dawna Brown
January 29, 2009
Aunt Bern, Stacie, Blaise and Michelle (girls),
How much it hurts to know Uncle Joe is gone and not here to make his great puns about the Steelers. His seat is great in Heaven now. I'll always remember the great christmas days at Grandma's house and the 'grab bags' - remember the boxing gloves? Uncle Joe said, 'Bern, what were you thinking, giving boys gloves - at least they are protected!" Loved it and all the laughes we had with him. It hardens my heart knowing he's gone. You are all in my prayers and hope to give a big hug very soon - that I owe you all!
Love,
Donna and Corky Betlan
January 29, 2009
Bernadette,
Expressing sympathy is always difficult, but all we can say is how sorry we are. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl Bobik
January 28, 2009
Bernadette, Stacie, Blaise, Michelle, Alayna and Alexis,
Please know how deeply we love all of you and accept our sympathy for your loss of Joe. We are honored to share our children and grandchildren with the Grese Family. All of the family events we shared will be fondly remembered. We will truly miss Joe but will never forget him. May God hold you in His arms of comfort and guide you to peace and understanding. May Joe's memory be eternal.
Jules & Cheryl Bobik
Elaine and Ralph Riberich
January 28, 2009
To the Grese Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Joe. Ralph worked with Joe for many years at Westinghouse Glassport. Our memories of Joe will be from those years as we know most recently his struggles were great. May all the love from your family and friends give you strength forever as you continue your life’s journey without him by your side but rather with him in your hearts and memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today as you lay him to rest. We hope time can heal your sadness.
Love, Elaine and Ralph
Scott and Cheryl Surdick
January 27, 2009
Bernadette - Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this very difficult time.
Mim Bizic
January 27, 2009
Not too many men are as fine a gentleman as was Joe Grese. His surprising illness and subsequent passing at such an early age saddens all of us.
Our deepest sympathies to his lovely wife Bernadette who looked after him so well, to our Blaise and Michelle, beautiful Staci and to the extended Grese family we have come to love.
We missed Joe at his namesake's Christening only a few days earlier, but how happy he had to be to know that before going to meet his Maker, there were two darling little angels here on Earth to help carry on his name and life, Alayna and Alexis Jo!
Vjecnaja Pamjat. Memory Eternal to Joe Grese, a wonderful, very kind, one-of-a-kind man!
Bizic Family
January 27, 2009
Blaise, Michelle and Grese Family: We are very sorry to hear about your loss and will keep you in our thoughts.
Janet Mikrut (Hvizdos)
January 27, 2009
Bernadette,
I remember Jo when we were growing up. Gertie & Wilbur Canter lived next door to them and my brother,John Gulbine and his family, lived across the street from the Grese family. I spent many summers and weekends up there and remember the Grese family as very special people. You and I went to St. Mary's together and I cherish our times there as well.
Please know that I hold you and your family in prayer. I hope that your wonderful memories will carry you through these unbelievably difficult times. God Bless you.
January 27, 2009
Blaise & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Denise that works with Pete
Nichole Radulovich
January 27, 2009
To Michelle, Blaise, Alayna, Alexsis and the rest of the Grese family please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. We love you all. Memory Eternal.
Nenad, Nichole and Daniela Radulovich
Jim Knauss
January 27, 2009
Stacie and family, I only met Joe once, but was touched by his vibrant life and love for family. Having lost many friends in this way, I can truly say the courage Joe displayed was an example to us all.
Doug Slimick
January 26, 2009
Stacie,
I am sorry about your loss. You have my condolences, and deepest sympathy.
Kristin Robbins
January 26, 2009
Stacie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Pete Chalus
January 26, 2009
Mr Grese was such a great man! However he does live on, I see a lot of him in Blaise and that's why he's a best friend of mine! Blaise just doesn't yell when I eat his spagetti! Ha! I love you guys, you have my deepest sympathy...
Carol Lofgren
January 26, 2009
My deepest sympathy, Bernadette and family. You have the support of so many, if you need it. But if you can, put your trust in God and "your inner strength". Smile, and remember the love, and all the good times shared. He is not gone from you, but now healed and watching over you. He will always be near. Jo-Jo has left a part of himself, with each of you, to hold dear forever more.
Sincerely~ Peace, love & friendship
Manny DiNatale
January 26, 2009
Stacie, you are in my thoughts and my deepest sympathy is with you and your family.
Christy Riberich
January 26, 2009
Blaise and Michelle,
So very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family. If you need anything please call on us. Words cannot express to you and your family how truly sorry we all are.
Deepest and sincere sympathy,
Christy and Fred Riberich and family
Brenda Ferrington
January 26, 2009
Bernadette, Stacie, Blaise, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in God during this difficult time. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
John Matyasovsky
January 26, 2009
Grese Family,
Jennifer, Mary and I wish to send our deepest sympathy at this tragic time. We should not mourn long but smile broadly when we think upon how he affected our lives. One of my fondest memories as a kid involved, JoJo, a steak, and a curfew. No one needs to look long to see his impact on life. His wife and children are a wonderful example of how he paid it forward. I will never forget Mr. Grese. How can one forget those they treasure? In this time of grief and sorrow, please think of your memories. God gave us memories so that we might have roses in December.
Love and sympathy,
-John Jr., Jennifer, and Mary
Gretchen Wyatt
January 26, 2009
Stacie, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Lori Kosarko
January 26, 2009
Stacie,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Denise Hanchulak
January 26, 2009
Blaise, Michelle, and Stacie,
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. The loss of Mr. Grese saddens me; however, we will make sure that his granddaughters have every memory of him and know what a special dad he was to all of you. My heart hurts for each of you and I am here to cry with you or to remember his great sense of humor.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Mr. Grese will be missed by so many people. I am here for anything that you need.
I love you.
Jen Schwartz Thompson
January 26, 2009
Stacie, Blaise and Bernie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Joe always made me laugh...He was a great father and husband and he knows how much he was loved. May God bless you through this difficult time. We love you!
Love,
Jen and Steve Thompson
Chuck and Lisa Grese
January 26, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Patti Dycus
January 26, 2009
Stacie and family,
So sorry about the loss of your dad. Losing the first man that really loved you is very difficult. I miss my dad everyday. But they are in a better place and free from all pain. The Lord is taking good care of them..they are the lucky ones. My sympathy and prayers to your entire family.
Karen Kianese
January 26, 2009
With deepest sympathy for Bernadette & her family. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Karen Fletcher Kianese
Erich Peitzsch
January 25, 2009
Joe was a wonderful person and we will miss him dearly. Our condolences to Bernadette, Stacie, Blaise and family.
Erich Peitzsch and Laura Fay
Janice Peitzsch
January 25, 2009
My heart is heavy with sorrow for my very best friend and her family.I know that her faith will help her through.
Brian Lang
January 25, 2009
Stacie, please accept my deepest sympathy. Know that I am thinking about you. May family and friends comfort you during this difficult time.
Joe Diana
January 25, 2009
Our sincere sympathy goes to the Greise family. I had the pleasure, although short, of working with Joe. What a character he was. He constantly made me smile.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joe and Linda Diana
Milan Vukas
January 25, 2009
I just wanted to let you know that my thougts & prayers are with your entire family. My sympathy during this difficult time.
Richard & Gloria Kline
January 25, 2009
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Bernadette and family for their loss of a wonderful man. Joe was a very kind and thoughtful person.
Ursula Kline
January 25, 2009
Uncle Jo was a great man. I am so sorry for the loss of a wonderful father, to Stacie and Blaise, and a wonderful husband to Bernadette. Always remember that Jo loves you and will forever be with you.
Love and Sympathy,
Ursula and Greg
Christian and Sebastian
kira lusnak
January 25, 2009
I just wanted you all to know my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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