JAMES GRACH

1941 - 2016

JAMES GRACH James E. Grach passed away peacefully Sept. 9, 2016, at home, with his wife, Claire, by his side, at the age of 75. He was born in West New York, N.J., and was a resident of Nevada since 1969. James served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. James started his own business in 1972, Seven Seas Construction. He was a member of the Leather Neck Club, the Elks and the Moose Club. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Grach; and his only brother, Thomas Grach. He is survived by his wife, of 46 years, Claire Grach; his sisters-in-law, Mariann (Jack) Lavin of Toms River, N.J., Margaret Howard of Nanuet, N.Y., and Patricia Murphy of Edison, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; two great-great-nephews; one great-great-niece; and his great friends. A special thank you to Dave Muzerolle for always being there in his time of need. Celebration of life will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 1900 Veterans Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.