Grieco, Edith M. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Edith Rosalia (Merrill) Grieco went home to God on Monday, April 19, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Eugene (Gene) Grieco; loving mother of Louisa (Hal) Donovan; devoted grandmother of John (Rachel) Donovan and Matthew (Elizabeth Long) Donovan; and adoring great grandmother of Daniel, Palmer, Ryan and Elijah. Edith was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Edith (Gehringer) Merrill, sisters Marie (Whitey) Wilczynski, Katherine (Tony) Cantera, and brothers Charles (Kazia) Merrill and Horace (Mary) Merrill. She is survived by her sister Patricia Giannone of Wilmington, Delaware, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.
Edith was a devout member of St. Monica’s Catholic Church, a patient listener and confidante, and unwavering supporter of those in need, particularly supporting the Benedictine Sisters. She lived her beliefs that every person should be respected and that goodness can be found all around us.
She was born in December, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware and named after her mother. After attending school at St. Elizabeth’s in Wilmington, Edith entered the Benedictine novitiate in Ridgely, Maryland, but did not take vows. After she left the convent, Edith worked for Ralston Purina in Wilmington where she met Gene Grieco, the love of her life. They married in 1951 and their only daughter (Louisa) was born. In the 1960’s Gene’s career with Ralston Purina gave them opportunities to move to Pittsburgh, Denver, Huntington Beach, and finally St. Louis. Edith worked at Emerson Electric and later at McDonnell Douglas. She retired after 21 years in travel and relocation at McDonnell Douglas. She and Gene enjoyed traveling and spending time at their Lake of the Ozarks home, in Maui, and in Palm Springs. They shared good times with many close friends in St. Louis and on their travels and entertained frequently. Beginning in 1981, Edith and Gene spent as much time as possible with their grandsons, including weekly Sunday dinners. After Gene passed away in 2015, Edith found satisfaction and joy in being a great-grandmother. Because she preferred baking over cooking, Nana almost always brought dessert to Sunday dinner, usually pie. She was happiest when at prayer or surrounded by family.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11AM May 7 at St. Monica, with visitation at church beginning at 10AM. Interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Angels’ Arms or Habitat for Humanity, as well as random acts of kindness.
Edith was such a good friend of my parents. Such a kind person. We will miss her.
Edith was such a good friend of my parents. Such a kind person. We will miss her.
Beautiful picture and obituary of Aunt Edith. So sorry for your families loss. She will be missed by many. See you soon.
Beautiful picture and obituary of Aunt Edith. So sorry for your families loss. She will be missed by many. See you soon.
Edith was a wonderful and kind
Soul I will miss here dearly she was my other mother.
Edith was a wonderful and kind
Soul I will miss here dearly she was my other mother.
We are so sorry for your loss, but know she’s reunited with her love. We are so happy we got to know her! A great picture and wonderful words to describe her life.
We are so sorry for your loss, but know she’s reunited with her love. We are so happy we got to know her! A great picture and wonderful words to describe her life.
My deepest condolences,So sorry for your loss
My deepest condolences,So sorry for your loss
We loved Edith & Gene. Such great friends she will be missed greatly. Hopefully we can get together sometime & tell funny stories of all our great trips
So sorry for your loss but know she is in heaven celebrating with Gene
Lots of hugs to your family
We loved Edith & Gene. Such great friends she will be missed greatly. Hopefully we can get together sometime & tell funny stories of all our great trips
So sorry for your loss but know she is in heaven celebrating with Gene
Lots of hugs to your family
Louisa and Hal and Family, Susan and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and all your family.
Louisa and Hal and Family, Susan and I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and all your family.
So sorry for your loss. Edith was such a gracious & friendly lady. She will be missed by all of us at St. Monica where she was a daily communicant. May she rest in peace & may your hearts soon be filled with many joyful memories of a very special lady.
Praying for Edith & all your family.
So sorry for your loss. Edith was such a gracious & friendly lady. She will be missed by all of us at St. Monica where she was a daily communicant. May she rest in peace & may your hearts soon be filled with many joyful memories of a very special lady.
Praying for Edith & all your family.
Edith was my very dear and good friend. I will miss our meaningful talks. She was one of just a handful of people I truly valued opinions from and listened to her guiding words. May she rest in peace with her beloved husband. Miss you..
Edith was my very dear and good friend. I will miss our meaningful talks. She was one of just a handful of people I truly valued opinions from and listened to her guiding words. May she rest in peace with her beloved husband. Miss you..
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.
May you treasure all your beautiful memories…
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family,
Fran & Maura Giannone and Family
When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.
May you treasure all your beautiful memories…
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family,
Fran & Maura Giannone and Family
I worked with Edith for many years at McDonnell Douglas. She was such a gracious lady and a good friend. May she rest in peace with her beloved Gene. My condolences to all of you.
Sue Andrews
I worked with Edith for many years at McDonnell Douglas. She was such a gracious lady and a good friend. May she rest in peace with her beloved Gene. My condolences to all of you.
Sue Andrews