Egisto Del Greco
October 2 1911 - September 14 2009
Visitation :
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday September 16th 2009 4:00- 8:00 PM
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212
Services:
Prayer Service
Wednesday September 16th 2009 at 7:45 pm
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
Abruzzi Club
Wednesday September 16th 2009 at 7:00 pm
John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus
, Ohio 43212
Funeral Mass
Thursday September 17th 2009 at 11:00 am
St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church
720 Hamlet Street
Columbus
, Ohio 43215-1534
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Obituary
Egisto Del Greco, age 97, born in Introdacqua, Italy on 2 October 1911, passed away suddenly on Monday 14, September 2009 surrounded by family members. Owner of Del's and Linmore Cleaners where he did tailoring for his customers and the owner of Sycamore Grill and Bowling. He was a proud and long time member of St. John The Baptist Italian Catholic Church and a founding member of the Abruzzi Club where he held all positions. Also a member of the SFI and St. Clair Athletic Club, the Mellonaires, Amici D'oro and the American Federation of Musicians #103. Egisto was also a musician in the National Guard, Franklin Post #1 and the Columbus Municipal Band and he also had his own band. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Indians fan, who got pure joy from watching them play and also a winning Bocce player. He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. A good and honest man who will be dearly missed. He is preceded in death by parents Rosa and Arfino Del Greco, brothers Nello and Jerry (Rose) and sister Bege (Eneo) Volpe, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Virginia (Marion) Cautela, James (Emily), Frank, Marek (Pauline and Lee), German (Jean and Virginia, Julius (Rosemary) and Julian (Bea) Verne. Survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Viola (Verne), children Anita (Pat) Elkins, Rita (Dave) Kreuzer and Frank (Sue) Del Greco, 11 grandchildren: Brent (Vickie), Kevin and Jeff Elkins, David (Carol), Robert (Nicole) Kreuzer, Shelli (Jim) Stumph, Brad (Amy), Jeff (Jennifer), Dean (Rachel) Kreuzer, Tracie (Tony) Romanelli and Frank Del Greco, 26 great-grandchildren: Brittany, Austin, Branden, Chase, Alexis, Britton Elkins; Linsay, Kiel, Kaela, Alexa, Nikolas Kreuzer, Justin, Jordan, Jamie Stumph; Daniel, Jake, Talia, Ricci, Ava, Abigail, Sam, Cole Kreuzer, Nicole, Tony and Nyah Romanelli. Also survived by sister-in-law Elsie Del Greco and special nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Friends may call WEDNESDAY September 16, 2009 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM with the Abruzzi Club and SFI Lodge Service at 7:00 PM and Catholic Wake Service at 7:45 PM. Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM on THURSDAY 17, September 2009 at St. John the Baptist Italian Catholic Church, 720 Hamlet Street, Rev. Fr. William A. Metzger, Presider. Interment will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 South High Street, Lockbourne, Ohio. Special thanks to all the Doctors and Nurses at St. Ann's Hospital. FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET AT CHURCH. Friends who wish may contribute in memory of Egisto to the American Heart Assocation, 5455 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214 Condolences may be sent via, www.johnquint.com
Contributions
Contributions may be directed to any of the followingCondolences for Egisto Del Greco
From : Kevin Elkins
To : The Del Greco Family
Date: September 15th 2009
I pray for all of us in the Del Greco family to draw strength, love and wisdom from the untimely death of Grandpa. God bless him and all of you. Love, Kevin
From : Anna (Capoccia) Fuller and family
To : Del Greco Families
Date: September 16th 2009
I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I have the fondest memories of growing up across the street from the Kruezer's and was blessed to have know this sweet man I called "Grandpa"Del Greco he always had a smile on his face, He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to all of you.
Our deepest Sympathy,
Anna,Tom,Gabriella,Amanda&Dante Fuller
From : Alberto, Dana, and Giulia Viglietta
To : The Del Greco Families
Date: September 16th 2009
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. From what I read about him, he had a wonderful life full of family, friends, and love. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
The Viglietta Family
From : Maria Pagnani
To : Del Grego Family
Date: September 16th 2009
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of such a kind man. May your memories of him comfort you in this time of mourning.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
May God Bless You
Maria Pagnani
From : Nancy & Mike Comstock
To : The Del Greco Family
Date: September 17th 2009
Dear Viola & Family,
Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are extended to you and your family at this time. Remember all the wonderful memories-he will be missed. As I pray for my Mom and Dad (Katie & Leonard Diorio), I will say a prayer for Mr. DelGreco.
With Sympathy,
Nancy(Diorio)Comstock & Mike Comstock
From : Mary Coccia Ashbaugh
To : Mrs. Del Greco
Date: September 17th 2009
You have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear husband. I am glad I got to see you both at the Abruzzi Grounds last May. God bless you. You are in my prayers.
Mary Coccia Ashbaugh (Alfred & Elia's daughter)
From : Walter and Lois Reiner
To : Vida, Rita, Dave, Frank, Anita, Pat & Family
Date: September 17th 2009
We enjoyed seeing Egisto at the Abruzzi Club. It was wonderful that he helped found such a wonderful club for all to enjoy and served it well. His legacy will not be forgotten. Our condolences.
From : John Francisco Jr.
To : Viola & the Family
Date: September 17th 2009
My condolences for the loss of your husband and father. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.
From : Larry Paschal
To : Frankie DelGreco
Date: September 17th 2009
Frankie my sympathies,I found out thursday night or I WOULD have come. Take care of yourself and family.
From : Nancy and Luciano Robibero and family
To : The Del Greco Family
Date: September 19th 2009
The Del Greco families
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families of such a sweet and wonderful man. His legacy will live on forever.
May God Bless all of you
Luciano, Nancy, Maria, Angela and Daniela Robibero
From : Sacher family
To : The Del Greco family
Date: September 20th 2009
From the Sacher family on Bremen St. Our sympathy and prayers to the family. We enjoyed being your neighbor for so many years.