Grace Greco
June 26, 1930 ~ August 14, 2023
Born in:
Kingston, NY
Resided in:
Tarpon Springs, FL
Edith Grace Greco was born on June 26th 1930 in Kingston, NY to parents Henry Warren and Mildred Leroy Hartwig. She was raised in Brooklyn, NY where she began expressing herself through writing poetry at the young age of 15 and continued writing throughout her entire life. Edith’s artistic talents included sewing, making clothing for her children, needlepoint, crocheting, embroidery and more. She was very generous creating gifts for her friends and family. At 14 she met her soulmate, Richard Greco where he was working at the local movie theater.
On September 23rd, 1950, Richard and Edith Grace married and began their 73 year companionship. They had three children in Brooklyn, NY, before ultimately moving to Long Island where they raised their family. During this time Edith committed her career to teaching and mentoring the children. Edith also enjoyed her time working as a sales person in the china department at Macys in Huntington, Long Island. In 1980 they moved to Florida. After moving a few times they ultimately bought land and built a home in Tierra Verde, Florida.
On August 14, 2023, Edith passed away at the age of 93 after completing a long and fulfilling life. Her life and legacy will forever be cherished by her surviving loved ones: children Debi and son-in-law Hector; Donna, Richard and grandchildren Adrian and his wife Eliza, Katharine, and Alison. Edith will be dearly mourned and forever loved by the people she touched during her lifetime.
Services
Visitation: August 25, 2023 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Service: August 26, 2023 10:00 am
Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place
551 Route 25A
MILLER PLACE, NY 11764
Hi I was her caregiver since April 2023. I loved taking care of Grace.. She was a beautiful lady with nice heart. I will miss her lot. She was a wonderful mom and wife.