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Frank Grech Obituary
Beloved husband of the late Ruth Grech, loving son of the late Emmanuel and Grace Grech, caring brother of Felix, Hector, Eddie (deceased), and Fred Grech (deceased). Beloved father of Paul (Marianne), Frances Fletcher (Don deceased), John (Patricia), and Grace Jones (Walter deceased). Grandfather of Steven (deceased), Paula, Stephanie, Gina, Diana, John (deceased), Peter, Deanna, Erika, Jennifer, and Alex. Great grandfather of 15.
Frank was a family man and a likable person. His loves in his life were family and friends, cars and boats. Frank had an excellent work ethic which he passed down to all his children. He was a butcher for 43 years, including the 18 years of which he owned his own business. He retired from Bell Market, Noe Valley in 1987. After his retirement he became a "gofer" for his son's garage, Allied Engine & Auto Repair. He suffered with Alzheimer's disease the last 6 years of his life and was lovingly cared for by his caretaker, Maria, to whom his children are eternally grateful.
Visitation will be from 4:00 – 9:00pm, with the Rosary Vigil at 7:00pm on Tuesday Jan. 10 at Duggan's Serra Mortuary, 500 Westlake Ave. Daly City. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, 2555 17th Ave at Vicente Wednesday Jan. 11 at 11:00am. Burial will be at 1:00 at Golden Gate National Cemetery 1300 Sneath Lane San Bruno.
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January 18, 2017
I remember the Grech family as our first friends when we moved from Michigan to California, Frank and Ruth were childhood friends of my parents back in Detroit. Frank was always cheerful and funny. He called all the girls "Shirley".
We spent many family boating trips at Lake Berryessa together and Gracie was my dearest friend. We took swimming lessons together at Larson pool in SF.
Those are indelible memories of my childhood and I am happy to have had them.
Blessings to all Frank's family and friends as we mourn his passing.
Theresa "Terri" Mitchell
Grace Grech Jones
January 11, 2017
MY DAD
Had a Great love of Life, family and Cars!
A Simple man and yet when it came to things that mattered he was anything but simple.
Let me tell you a little bit about Frank or as his Mother referred to him...."Frankie."
My Dad, Frank Paul Grech, was born on 12/7/25 in Detroit, MI was of Maltese decent, of which I might add he was very proud, the oldest of 5 boys and the apple of his Mother's eye. He spent most of his first 18 years in Detroit except for approximately 2 years, I believe at the age of 7-9, in Malta, where he learned to speak Maltese and was able to converse in, even to the end of his life.
My Dad was a simple man and yet when it came to things that mattered both he and my Mother were anything but simple, in that who he was - he expected you to be (do the right thing, you make a commitment - you keep it, an excellent "work ethic" of which was not lost on any of their 4 children. He was not a DO as I say, but rather a "do as I do", person. He lead by example. His actions spoke louder than words. He was always family first and both he and my Mother gave us important "concrete" foundations that I am personally grateful for and for which have enabled me to get through life.
A few memories I will always cherish were the many Sundays spent in the SF Bay in the 1950's and 60's when Alcatraz was still occupied with prisoners - just my Dad and I - in our "mere" 14 foot - Rock Colt speedboat with the SF Shear Pin Club. And the many trips in that very small boat from Hunter's Point in SF to Zak's Restaurant in Sausalito, Sam's in Tiburon and the Oakland Estuary. I have fond memories of many years of camping, skiing and boating at Blue Lake, Clear Lake and eventually to our "go to" place, Lake Berryessa, being required to be at the dinner table every single night at 6 PM and doing so w/o fail, our family sitting together in front of a black and white TV on Sunday nights watching Bonanza and Roller Derby. I got to live, to some degree, if you will, what I refer to, as "The Leave it to Beaver" life, thank you. Thanks you for the memories Dad. You will be missed and never forgotten.
I want to thank my sister, Frances, for the 8 plus years of her caring for and overseeing management of his care. I cannot even begin to imagine the number of trips from her house to my Dad's for everything from filling in for his care, emergencies in either the middle of the day or night (always there, never not getting there when needed or requested), grocery shopping, doctor visits, thank you. Dad, most of all, thanks you.
My brother's Paul and John, their wives, Marianne and Pat, for the many dinners, visits and always being there for Dad attitude, if you will.
Don, our additional caregiver helper, for your loving care for my Dad, your patience, your kindness, your thoughtfulness - don't know how we could have done it w/o you....God bless you.
And last, certainly not least, and of whom I could not even begin to say enough about, his loving, caring caregiver, Maria - who for OVER the last 6 years took care of my Dad, took excellent, excellent care of my Dad. Her pure devotion to his care was unlike anything I have ever witnessed. From the food she prepared, the many, many outings, the bathing and the love. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. God bless you.
Dianna Stephens
January 10, 2017
Dear Cousins,
I love the picture you have of your Father here. I remember him as happy, a kidder, fun, he loved my Grandmother. There was a picture you posted of him on Facebook, Grace, that showed that twinkle in his eye. It was how he looked before the funny story he was about to tell. I wish I could be there to meet his grandchildren and great grandchildren and hear the stories you all are going to tell about him. All of our very best and love from Redding.
Dianna Steohens
Yvonne Banchero
January 10, 2017
Condolences to all the family, remember my Dad's cousin when I was very young and lived in SF. Lost touch when my parens divorced and we moved away.
Hopefully I can come to the funeral and will try my best, but in
this rain I really do not like to drive, maybe if I cannot make it
I can meet all of you soon.
May God bless you all in your time of sorrow
RIP Frank
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Stephanie Bender
January 10, 2017
Grandpa, we will be celebrating you these next 2 days and will share so many wonderful memories. I miss seeing you and hearing your voice, especially your unique way of saying my name and that you love me.
Love your granddaughter,
Stephanie
January 8, 2017
Paul, Frank enjoyed a nice long dance most don't. Along the way he showed by example the value of hard work, good friends, respectfulness and acceptance of all people regardless of race, culture, religion, etc. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Celebrate his life. Your friend, Pauline Guerrero
January 5, 2017
Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. Wonderful guy and now in the best of company! 0x, Kaaren Alvarado
Jake Jacobson
January 5, 2017
Condolences to the Frank Grech Family. RIP Frank, RIP
Dennis "Jake" Jacobson
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