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William Gretes Obituary

On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, William George Gretes; beloved husband of Eileen Gretes (nee McClelland) of 42 years; dear son of the late Alexander and Helen Gretes (nee Vlangas); brother of John Gretes (Diana); loving uncle of Helen Giles (Richard), Jessica Dix (Dave), Shaun Frawley (Jodie), Robin Mayfield (Cody); great uncle of 8 great nieces and nephews.

Friends may call to the family-owned Ruck Towson Funeral Home 1050 York Road (beltway exit 26) on Monday from 2-4 & 6-8 PM. A Graveside Service will take place Tuesday, 11:30AM at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Baltimore Sun on Feb. 19, 2023.

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William Vlangas

February 18, 2023

Eileen,
We are praying for eternal rest for Billy. We have so many great memories of him!

With love,
The Vlangas Family

Jessica Dix

February 17, 2023

Jessica Dix

February 17, 2023

Jessica Dix

February 17, 2023

Jessica Dix

February 17, 2023

Mary Jo Morrison

February 17, 2023

So so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you as you go through this difficult time.

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Calling hours

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

Feb

20

Calling hours

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

Feb

21

Graveside service

11:30 a.m.

Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens

MD

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Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.

1050 York Road, Towson, MD 21204

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