Obituary of William Joseph Grodesky

GRODESKY, William Joseph (Billy Joe) - Peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at Hotel Dieu Shaver Hospital in his 89th year. Beloved father of Billy Jr. (Nancy) of St. Catharines and Bobby (Deb) of Caesarea. Loving Grampa to David (Kim) of St. Catharines, Kevin (Natasha) of Vancouver, Bodan, Katya (Cyle) and Mara of Caesarea. He will be dearly missed by his great grandchildren Jade and Joey of St. Catharines and Malachai of Caesarea. Bill is also survived by his sister Anne Labelle (Ray) and brothers Michael of St. Catharines and Peter of Espanola, nephew Steven (Dorothy) Grodesky, niece Lisa (Geoff) Fillingham, and loyal and long time friend, Ted Lontkowski, and many nieces, nephews and devoted friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents Annie and Daniel and sisters Julie and Olga and his former wife and good friend, Vivian. The family would like to thank the staff of Ina Grafton for their excellent care of Dad for the past 11 years and the the staff of Hotel Dieu Shaver, 1 East, 1 West and 2 West, who kept Dad comfortable to the end, also O.T. Sam for her kindness and humour and, Sister Louise for her prayers and compassion. The family will receive visitors at the GEORGE DARTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 585 Carlton Street on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with cremation to follow, and a private inurnment at a later date. Donations to Hotel Dieu Shaver or Ina Grafton Gage in memory of Bill would be appreciated by the family.