JOHN GRIMBERG

JOHN E. GRIMBERG  
The many friends of John E. Grimberg wrapped his friendship, loyalty and intelligence around themselves like a handmade shawl. He was a much loved and complicated man. John died December 14, 2018. He was born in Williamsport, PA on March 12, 1953.  John is survived by his siblings Alice Mary Hall (Charles), Paula Plofchan (Thomas, deceased), Rosemary Esquivel, Judith Allen and William (Susan). His clan also includes 23 nieces and nephews and 39 great nieces and nephews. John was well known in the Washington recovery and political circles. He was an avid crusader against HIV-AIDS. John was an active and passionate supporter of the Whitman-Walker Center for many years. He celebrated the 25th anniversary of his sobriety in May, 2017.  A Memorial Service will be held in Washington, D.C., at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at the Quaker Friends Meeting of Washington, 2111 Florida Ave. John will be buried in Spring 2019 in Williamsport, PA, along the banks of his beloved Loyalsock Creek at the summer home, of the Sauer family and his dear friends, Marcia Sauer and Barbara Sauer Flock. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Whitman-Walker Foundation, WeWorks Manhattan Laundry, 1342 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20005.