John James Gruss, Sr.
Born: Tue., May 30, 1939
Died: Mon., Aug. 13, 2012
Visitation
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thu., Aug. 16, 2012
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
Funeral Service
8:00 PM Thu., Aug. 16, 2012
Location: G. J. Gonce Funeral Home, P.A.
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John James Gruss, Sr., (Jack) age 73, a resident of Greenland Beach for 70 years, died on August 13, 2012 at his home after suffering from cancer for four years.
He was born on May 30, 1939, in Philadelphia, PA. He attended St. Jane Frances Elementary School for eight years, and two years in trade school. He then worked as an electrician for Domino’s Sugar and Allied Chemical. Afterwards, he became self employed; for 40 years the owner of Jack’s Marine Service. He loved fishing, boating, puzzles, and spending time with his wife and family.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years: Catherine Gruss; four sons: Jack Gruss, Jr. and his wife Christine, Danny Gruss and his wife Kathy, all of Pasadena, Kenny Gruss and his wife Joyce, of Greenland Beach, and Wayne Gruss of Pasadena; and his daughter Pamela O’Brien and her husband Joe, of Pasadena; eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 PM until 9 PM, with the funeral service taking place at 8 PM during the visitation hours. Those who wish may contribute to the Hospice of the Chesapeake at www.hospicechesapeake.org and you may express your condolences here as well.
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Jack Keegan
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Posted Tue August 14, 2012
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Wayne,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I know how much you loved your father and it's good to know he knew it too.
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Ruth Scheeler
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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Pam and Christina,
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ruth
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VIC DUEHRING
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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Wayne: Remember how there was a glow on your face when you talked about your dad- the memories will only grow "warmer" as the days go by --- stay well
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Lisa and Alexis Callahan
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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Wayne, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Carolyn Bollino
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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Dear Cass and family,
My deepest sympathies to you and the kids. I knew Jack all my life being a Greenland Beach girl and together with you Cass, you made a beautiful family anyone could be proud of. I will keep you all in my prayers, it is never easy saying, "Good Bye". May Our Lord God Almighty give you the Peace of His Holy Spirit as you walk these many days without him. God Bless you all.
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LAURA HINKLE
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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Cass and Family,
I remember coming to your house from a very young age, where there were always a bunch of kids to play or fight with, swimming, jumping off the pier, parents yelling at kids (mostly the name Danny sticks out), card games, steamed crabs, beer, funny stories about "the old days" and most of all laughter. So as I think about Jack, I have to believe that he is reunited with all of the family members who have since passsed that used to gather at your home, "down the shore", for those wonderful weekends that I so fondly remember. Jack, say, "Hello" to everyone from me and tell them I miss them too.
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Susan Carmon
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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To the Gruss Family:
Please accept my sympathies for your loss. I only met Jack once, but I remember his kindness. My sincere condolences
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Steve and Michelle Waller
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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Wayne we are very sorry for your loss. Our healtfelt sympathies to you and your family.
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Rick Pierson
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Posted Thu August 16, 2012
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We are very sorry for your loss. Jack will be missed.
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