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JOAN GRYGO-DELLAS Obituary
JOAN GRYGO-DELLAS (Age 84)
On August 18, 2012, of Falls Church, Virginia, formerly of Wantagh, New York went home to her heavenly Father. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Grygo of 43 years, and Raymond W. Dellas of four years. She is survived by her seven children, three step-daughters and their families. Joan was loved and admired by her church, Our Lady Queen of Peace, bowling team, volunteers at VHC and multiple other organizations. Joan will be best remembered for her love of travel, her family, and a good sale or coupon! A gathering of friends and family will be at Advent Funeral Services, 7211 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Virginia 22046 on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Queen of Peace, 2700 19th Street South, Arlington, VA 22204 on Thursday, August 23, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a private burial at Quantico National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Medor Haiti Mission may be made in her honor through Our Lady Queen of Peace, Arlington, VA.
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for JOAN GRYGO-DELLAS
Ken Naser
September 3, 2012
All of my sympathies and prayers to all of Joan's family. I've been in Alaska for two weeks+ and just getting this sad news. I knew Joan through the OLQP Welcome Committee and Worship Committee and feel lucky to have known this special lady for 10 or more years. God bless. Ken Naser
Allen Ellwood
August 28, 2012
To Joan's family; I am so sorry for your loss of this lovely lady. Still pushing wheelchairs at 84! She will be sorely missed.
I also wanted to tell you what a beautiful service/tribute you had for her on 8/24/12.
I am a friend of Joan's from The VHC Auxiliary.
Allen K. Ellwood
Helene Walker
August 27, 2012
After a week I'm still in shock and can't stop thinking about her. Joan was my running mate, my friend and a woman who inspired all the other "oldies but goodies", encouraging them to keep going and never give up. I'm so sorry for all of you, and for me. I miss her so much.
Debra and Ralph Johnson
August 22, 2012
May God Bless Joan, Thank you Joan for all your welcoming spirit at Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Joan is with our Lord. Love and Peace, Debra and Ralph Johnson
Jackie Cubero
August 22, 2012
My sincere sympathy to all of you. Joan was such a sweet and lovely lady. I'm just still in shock about her passing. She was so full of life and energy. She will be greatly missed at Our Lady Queen of Peace. I so enjoyed working and talking with her on the breakfast crew. May God bless you all.
Betty Mucha
August 22, 2012
Such a loss of a wonderful person. Joan
and I worked together for 4 1/2 years for
Dr. Alice Joseph. Words cannot express my sorrow. Love and Peace to her family.
Thelma Molina
August 22, 2012
My deepest condolences for your mother's passing, two months ago I also lost my mother, so I know how you feel. Please know that your mother and you are in my prayers. Love, Thelma Molina
Barbara Kenefake
August 22, 2012
Joan was a gracious and loving woman. I got to know her better through the Sunday Collection Teams at Our Lady Queen of Peace. Our condolences to all of her loving family. We will definitely miss Joan. May she rest in peace.
Barbara & Tom Kenefake
August 22, 2012
We are so sad to hear the news. Joan was a lovely lady, so full of life. She will be, truly, missed by all. Ken & Estella Stuart
Ann Felker
August 22, 2012
Love from one of Joan's many admirers at Our Lady Queen of Peace.Her lively approach to everything made her a joy to encounter.
Dave and Jo Vogel
August 21, 2012
I am in shock!! Joan was one of the most loving, gracious and full of life people I knew. What a huge loss to us all. Our prayers go out to you her family--she absolutely adored you--and we are so so sorry for your loss.
Wendy Sontag
August 21, 2012
We are sorry for your lose. never easy. Prayers for you being sent.
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