David J. Grennon Sr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David J. Grennon, Sr, 86, Millville. Dave was born in Port Elizabeth to the late F. David and Tressa Grennon. He lived most of his life in Millville. He passed away New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2017, at home with his family by his side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Dave attended St. Mary Magdalen School and graduated in 1950 from Millville High School. He served 8 years in the Naval Reserves and was stationed at the Naval Air Base in Lakehurst, NJ. He was a master in many aspects of the building trades. He enjoyed many hobbies, including golf, playing cards, HO scale trains, model racing cars, remote control airplanes, and most of all, bird carving, making birds look like they were real. Dave retired from Kane Steel Co., Millville, after 23 years. He was a member of the BPOE Elks, Post 580, Millville, Commercial Township Pinochle Club, and the local Remote Control Flyers club. He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles and enjoyed watching the Phillies on TV. As a member of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, now known as (Parish of All Saints), he was active in the church from an early age. His easy-going personality, made Dave loved by everyone who met him. Dave is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol (Oliva); his children, Darlene Grennon, Beth (Scott) Derby, David Grennon Jr.; brother James (Joyce) Grennon; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents; sister, Marie Headley; brother-in-law, Robert Headley; and brother, Paul Grennon. Also, sister-in-law, Kathleen; and nephew, James Grennon, Jr. Funeral services will be held at Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. A viewing will be on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Christy’s from 9:00 am to 10:30 am, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Magdalen Church, Buck St., Millville. Burial will be at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Sharp and High Sts., immediately following the mass. In lieu of flowers, please send your donation to Holy Redeemer Hospice, 1801 N. Rte. 9, Swainton, NJ, 08210, Cumberland Co. SPCA, Parish of All Saints, or a charity of your choice. Memories and expressions of sympathy for David J. Grennon Sr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Page at www.christyfuneralservice.com.

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David J. Grennon Sr

March 3, 1931 - December 31, 2017