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Elfriede Grohocki Obituary
She was born Sept. 30, 1938, in Otterberg, Germany, the daughter of the late Johan and Elisabeth (Welka) Jung.
A blind date in the spring of 1955 resulted in a 55 year plus marriage to Paul Grohocki on Nov. 17, 1956, at the Ramstein Air Force Base Chapel. He survives her.
She loved gardening, flowers, and birds, knitting, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren who she adored.
In addition to her husband, Paul, she is survived by her sons, Paul Grohocki Jr. and fiancée, Cathy Keeney, of Uncasville, and Robert and Kris Grohocki of Waterford; daughter, Germaine and Todd Krysiewicz of Quaker Hill; sisters, Ilsa Horniff and niece, Margot Pries and husband, Bernhard, of Frankfurt, Germany, and Gertrude Keller and husband, Andy, of Kerrville Texas; grandchildren, Michelle and Paul Grohocki, Katie-Lynn, Brittany and Kimberlee Grohocki, Joshua, Gabrielle and Jayson Krysiewicz; and by a special caring friend, Pat Biddford of Uncasville.
In addition to her mother and father, she was predeceased by a special aunt, Helen Grohocki of Quaker Hill and uncle, Edward Grohocki of New London.
Elfriede's family would like to extend their thanks to the caregivers at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital Unit 5.2. for their caring and compassionate care.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen. A calling hour will be held one hour prior from 10 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery in Montville.
To leave an online condolence for Elfriede's family, please visit her memorial at www.montvillefuneralhome.com
Memorial donations in Elfriede Grohocki's memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
The Montville Funeral Home of Church and Allen, 53 Route 32, Montville, is entrusted with arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Elfriede Grohocki
Mary Ann Grohocki/Hargreaves
June 13, 2012
My hearth goes out to the family I wish I could be there to tell you in person. Elfride was my Aunt I loved you so much. Some how we lost contact of one another I wanted to send cards to uncle Paul and the kids but couldn't find any addresses, anyway just want to say I'm very sorry. Love Mary Ann Grohocki/Hargreaves.
May 26, 2012
To the Grohocki Family, we are so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She will sorely missed, especially at the holidays. Our heartfelt prayers are with her, always. Please accept our condolences. We are always here for you and your family.
Bob and Diane Sylvia
May 25, 2012
Dear Germaine, Todd and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy on your loss. You are in our thoughts upon the passing of someone so dear to you. May your mother rest in eternal peace.
In sympathy,
MaryLou and Greg Gannotti
May 24, 2012
Germaine and family - I am so sorry to her about your mom's passing. Some of my earliest memories are when she used to babysit me. She was a very sweet person. May your memories give you some solace. Jennie (Jerome) Albert
Karen Stackpoole
May 24, 2012
To the Grohocki family,
As I read the entries in rememberance of and sympathy for Elfriede, I smile....just like her beautiful picture. She DID always have a smile and a joke no matter how uncomfortable she might have been. We will remember her from the family bbq's....always with a smile and so much pride for her family. May God bless you and keep you in His care always.
We love you guys.
Scott, Karen, Bennett, and Kassidy
Wendy Estelle
May 23, 2012
Germaine and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman and I will never forget all the love she showed me over the years as we grew up. I know that her love, sense of humor and compassion lives on in you and your children. Please know that I am sending my thoughts and prayers your way.
Much Love,
Wendy Estelle
Gary & Glenda Iannantuono
May 23, 2012
Paul & Family
We are sorry to hear of Friede's passing. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
May 23, 2012
Mr. Grohocki and Family
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Grohocki's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Tammy & Lakshmi
Charter Oak CU
May 23, 2012
Paul, we are so sorry to hear of Frieda's passing and would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. As next door neighbors for fifteen years, we had some good times and enjoyed your friendship always. Frieda will be missed, we know, she loved her family so much and was a good wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bill and Mary Ann Correll, Summerfield, Florida
May 23, 2012
Germaine/Kris - so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
Lori (Morin) Loughlin
karen Stankiewicz
May 23, 2012
To the Grohocki Family, Frieda will be missed by all who knew her. She is such a wonderful lady with a wonderful sense of humor and it was such a pleasure getting to know her. My heart goes out to you and the entire family, take comfort with the peace that she has now and the memories that you share. Our deepest sympathies go out to the entire family and friends of Frieda.
Klaus and Karen Stankiewicz (Norwich,CT)
Bob Bedard
May 23, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers Paul for you and your entire family as you go through this difficult time . May you find comfort knowing your mom will always being looking over you , and will have the table set for you with open arms and a smile when that day comes . God Bless .
Mary & Rocco Timpano
May 22, 2012
Rob, Kris, and family; out thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Gary Pinkham
May 22, 2012
Paul and family... I was sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I hope that the many good memories of her life will comfort you at this difficult time.
Monica and kenneth Haughton
May 22, 2012
To the grohocki family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of your lost elfriede was a loving and caring mother and friend to all she will be missed by all Paul we will be always here for you just a call away
Bill Winakor
May 22, 2012
Dear Paul and family,we are so sorry to hear of Frieda's passing.We will always remember those good times we all had during our time at EB.
Bill & Pat Winakor
May 22, 2012
Paul & family, We were very sorry about Frieda's passsing, we had some good times togeather,& happy memories. She was a good friend. take care &
God Bless, with love Rose & Bob Burke, Saratoga Springs,NY
Pat Moody
May 22, 2012
Dear Rob, Chris and the entire Grohocki Family. I am so sorry to hear of this most recent loss from all of your lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you move through this time of saddness and healing.
Mark & Kathie Cassidy
May 22, 2012
Rob, Kris, and girls -
Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. This is a difficult time for all of you, but keep happy memories with you and it will pass.
Please call if we can help with anything.
May 22, 2012
To the Grohocki Family,
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and the entire family and your dad.
Jon & Kathy Pierce
Daniel and David
The Staff at DaVita
May 22, 2012
To The Grohocki Family,
Frieda will be missed by many here at DaVita. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared,
comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Bette Castle
May 22, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathy to all who loved her. She was a dear friend and good neighbor to us for well over thirty years. We will miss coffee at the kitchen table and visits over the fence on sunny days. She loved kids and we thank her for being so good to ours as they were growing up next door. We are grateful she lived to see the hummingbirds return and the spring flowers she loved. Were here for you Paul. Sincerely, the Castle Family Don, Bette, Jim and Pam.
Fran Sylvia
May 22, 2012
Paul and Kathy, So sorry to read of your Mom's passing. Please accept my condolences.
Ron & Doris (Wilson) Cabral
May 22, 2012
Dear Paul and Family,
Please accept our condolences,Frieda was a beautiful person and I know she will be sadly missed. Cherish your memories no one can ever take them away! God Bless you all.
Bette Castle
May 22, 2012
Our heartfelt simpathy to all who loved her. She was a dear friend and good neighbor to us for well over thirty years. We will miss coffee at the kitchen table and visits across the fence on sunny days. She loved kids and we thank her for being so good to ours as they were growing up next door. We are grateful she lived to see the hummingbirds return and the spring flowers she so loved. We're here for you Paul.
Sincerely, the Castle Family Don,Bette,Jim and Pam.
Bette castle
May 22, 2012
Our heartfelt simpathy go to all who loved her. She was a good friend and neighbor to us for well over thirty years. She loved kids and was so good to ours as they were growing up next door. We will miss coffee at the kitchen table and visits across the fence. We are grateful she lived to see the humming birds return and the spring flowers she so loved. Sincerely, the Castle Family- Don, Bette, Jim and Pam.
Cyndia Shook (DaVita New London)
May 22, 2012
We will miss Frieda's presence and sense of humor despite all the health challenges she faced every day. She always spoke her mind, but also found a way to make me laugh nearly every time I saw her. My condolences go out to her family for her loss.
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