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RICHARD J. LaGRECA Richard J. LaGreca passed away on January 21, 2011 at home, from cancer. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 7, 1941 to parents Frank and Margaret LaGreca. He graduated from Pennsylvania State University where he joined ROTC and then served as an officer in the Army in Germany. He was the owner of the Andre Group, an Executive Recruiting Firm in Valley Forge, PA for 30 years. After relocating to Palm Beach Gardens he enjoyed year round golf. He established the West Palm Beach Chapter of the Chaine des Rotisseurs, a gourmet food and wine society. As Bailli serving in his 15th year, he missed only one dinner. Richard is survived by Ilse "Iris" LaGreca, his wife of 41 years and daughters Andrea LaGreca and Sascha LaGreca Sacca (AJ). He was predeceased in death by his parents and brothers Frank, James, Russell and John. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 29 at 1:30 PM at St. Paul of the Cross Church, 10970 Jack Nicklaus Drive, North Palm Beach, 33408. Friends are invited following the Service for a Celebration of Life gathering. Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, or Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Steven Spooner
January 18, 2025
I can´t think of the Breakers without the La Greca name coming to mind. Mom & Dad members and proud parents with two beautiful daughters pursuing their careers
Janet Dutcher
January 18, 2021
Miss you cousin ❤❤
Anne Moretta
February 1, 2011
Dear Iris, Richard always had kind words for all who came in touch with him through the Chaine. He made everyone he spoke with feel special. He was a most gracious man. Hold your special memories of him close to your heart. My sincerest sympathy.
Steven Spooner
January 29, 2011
Andrea, Sasha and the La Greca,
Know that we're holding you in prayer.
Steven Spooner
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Kevin Ives
January 27, 2011
Dear Mrs. LaGreca Sascha and Andrea, You were all blessed to have such a good man with you for all these years. Through my years at L'Escalier, Mr. LaGreca was an inspiration, a mentor and ultimately a good friend to me. He will be greatly missed. All of my family's prayers are with you all.
Kevin Ives
Russell LaGreca
January 27, 2011
Dear LaGreca Family,
We are all so sorry for the loss of your husband and father and our uncle. I know he served each of those roles so well. While I will always hold my father in the highest regard, his little brother was never far behind. Some of my fondest memories are of holidays and summer visits at your home in PA. I did and will always admire him at every level. I am thankful that I was able to call him my uncle and will miss him dearly. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Russell and Family
Ed & Elaine Glassman
January 26, 2011
Dear Iris,
From the Philadelphia Chaine chapter to the West Palm Beach chapter Richard was so admired because he was one of a kind..
We share your fond memories and pray for you and your girls the strength to remember the good times, and know that he is out of pain and smiling upon all
Sally & Nick Piccone
January 25, 2011
Dear Iris
We are very saddened by the loss of Richard. We have lots of fond memories of the good times we have had together as Members of the Chaine.
We were especially happy to have shared the "Holiday Chaine Dinner" with both you and Richard. We will miss his good cheer along with other fond memories.
January 25, 2011
Sascha, Andrea, and the La Greca family I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you the deepest sympathy. Love Kate
Robin Lowey, Ph.D.
January 25, 2011
Dear Iris, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember you both fondly, from our early days in the Philadelphia Chaine. Wishing you strength, and comfort from the memories you have, and the love that is being sent your way. Robin Lowey Philadelphia Chaine
Janet Dutcher
January 25, 2011
Dear Iris,Andrea,Sasha & family
Our hearts ache for your loss,these past years have meant so much to us,being with your family and enjoying stories of years gone bye.We will miss him dearly.
JANET,Roy & family
Joe Beal
January 25, 2011
Iris, Andrea, Sascha:
I am saddened by the recent news. Richard and I were childhood friends and were then known as DICK and BEAL. I was considered the 5th Brother in the Lagrecca family. Dick was a 3 sport athlete and a GREAT Friend. His
name is often mentioned at Sports banquets in Pennsylvania. He will be
MISSED>
Joe Beal
January 25, 2011
Iris
All of us at the West Palm Beach Chaine chapter will immensely miss Richard. Life is never fair and endings always come too soon. The love of his family and friends and the warmth of memories are the the glue that will help us all to regroup. We share in your sorrow and our thoughts are truly with you. Carol and Lou Stern
January 25, 2011
Dear Iris: God bless you and your daughters, he was so proud of Andrea and Sascha. Dick will be missed by Sandy Run and Maple Glen friends who enjoyed his laugh and dry humor Our prayers will be with you. Joe Herzog (Maple Glen, Pa.)
Gregory LaGreca
January 25, 2011
We are so saddened by the loss of Uncle Dick. I remember fondly watching him play cards -back in the day - during family gatherings. Confident and strong and equally quick to laugh and to love. We will miss him and the stories of the LaGreca Boys and Germantown. Aunt Iris, Andrea and Sacha, we are thinking of you during this difficult time and hope that you find peace.
Nicole Lehman
January 24, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and condolences go out to the LaGreca family!
Bill Reinholz
January 24, 2011
Dear Iris,
I was sorry to hear of Dick's passing, he was truly one of a kind and will be missed.
Jean Reinholz
January 24, 2011
Iris - We are very sorry to hear about Dick's passing. When Bill worked for the Andre Group I would occasionally go in and always would have conversations with Dick whom I liked very much and enjoyed speaking with about anything and everything. I'm sure there will be a huge void in your life without him. He was very interesting and challenging! God always has a plan and things work out for the best! I pray that you and your daughters find peace.
I still remember having lunch with you and Dick when Bill and I were in FL years ago and you and Dick even took us on a tour of the area. You are wonderful also! Bill is retired for four (4) years from The Andre Group but when we get together with Hank and Linda Graham we would usually talk about how much I liked Dick and the guys would discuss how easy Dick was to work with on a regular basis.
We will keep you in our prayers!
Jean Reinholz
(Bill Reinholz' wife from the Andre Group)
Joy Catanese
January 24, 2011
Richard LaGreca was a wonderful man that I had the pleasure of knowing my whole life. He was the uncle who always made me laugh with his witty sense of humor. He will be missed dearly and we pray for the his family during this difficult time. Love you guys, Joy
Ginger Logan
January 24, 2011
Dear Iris and family
I am so sorry to hear today of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
love, Ginger
Vince & Connie Tamburo
January 24, 2011
Deepest sympathies.
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