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James Grilz Obituary
HANOVER TWP. — James E. Grilz Jr., of Hanover Township, passed away Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024.
Born May 13, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late James E. and Jesse Simpson Grilz.
James was a 1967 graduate of G.A.R. Memorial High School, Wilkes-Barre, and was employed by Von-Crete and Wilkes-Barre Burial Vault.
He was a member of St. Stephen's Church, Wilkes-Barre.
Jim was a die-hard New York Yankees fan. He enjoyed working in his garden and sunflowers.
Surviving is his wife, the former Rose Marie Kowalski, with whom he was married 52 years; and his sister-in-law, Natalie Sack.
Private funeral services were held by the Jendrzejewski Funeral Home, Wilkes-Barre.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Grilz
Barb Sarbaugh
January 4, 2025
Rosie so sorry for ur loss. U and jimmy are a match made in heaven.
Rick and Barb
Mark Burawski
January 3, 2025
My deepest sympathy to his wife and family. I worked with Jim at Sterling Engineering for 9 yrs. We got along well, one of our favorite topics was music. May God rest his soul
BOB SARACINO
January 3, 2025
FELLOW GRENADIER ! REST IN PEACE !
Kenneth J Dula my friend rest in peace run with angels jim
January 2, 2025
Rest in peace jim my friend run with angels until we meet again
Renee Messant
January 1, 2025
Skiing in the Poconos ! We laughed a lot !
G W Vonderheid
January 1, 2025
We would like to record our support for the Grilz Family! Jimmy did wonders with flowers.
Denise and Gail Vonderheid
Bell County Texas
Geri
December 31, 2024
Rest in peace Jim.
Sara
December 31, 2024
Deepest Sympathy. May he rest in peace.
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