Obituary of Louis Greco

Louis J. Greco, of Berlin, formerly a resident of New Britain for 51 years, passed away on Saturday October 13, 2012 at the home of his daughter in Bristol after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Anna (Kramer) Greco. Born in New Britain on February 23, 1923 he was the son of Joseph and Elsie (Casalengo) Greco. He attended schools in Berlin and was a member of the high school's football and track teams. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and was recalled during the Korean War by the U.S. Air Force. He worked for the CT DOT for 29 years retiring in 1983. He has been married to his loving wife Anna for 66 years. He leaves three wonderful children, his daughter Joanne Collin and her husband Roland of Bristol, a son Kenneth and his wife Susan of Bloomfield and a son Roger and his wife Susan of Kensington. He leaves 10 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother Marty and his sister Eleanor Thomas. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives he touched. He was an avid sports fan especially whenever his children or grandchildren were involved. The family would also like to extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Catherine Holmes, Dr. Brian Byrne, Dr. Robert Lapkin and Dr. Joshua Stein. A special thank you to the hospital staff on N-3 at The Hospital of Central Connecticut for the loving and professional care, which was given to our husband and father during his hospital stay. To the Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Program of Meriden we are deeply appreciative of your care and support. Director Laura Borelli R.N., Agnes Dion R.N., Ray the CNA and Sister Catherine Mary who provided wonderful care and support to our Dad and family when it was needed most. The funeral will be Wednesday October 17, 2012 at 10:00am from the Farrell Funeral Home located at 110 Franklin Square followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at St. Peter's Church, at 98 Franklin Square, New Britain. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday October 16, 2012 from 4-7:00 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to: Franciscan Home Care and Hospice Care, 267 Finch Ave., Meriden, CT 06451 or St. Peter's Church.