George Frederick Gronback's Obituary
George Frederick Gronback, 80, lost his fight against Alzheimers' on Sunday, September 7, 2014 in Smyrna, Georgia. Born in New Britain, CT on July 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Harry and Emma (Bigge) Gronback of Newington, CT., where he was a graduate of Newington High School, Class of 1952. He attended the University of Connecticut for a year, where he played soccer. He served in the U.S. Army where he was stationed in Germany. He worked as a mechanic on the heavy-duty construction equipment that was used to build roads in the area. George worked in the heavy-duty construction business for over 43 years, with the H.O. Penn Company and Tyler Equipment Corporation, in a variety of positions. He was a resident of Meriden and served time on the Meriden Board of Public Works,volunteered for Special Olympics, and was an advocate for Special Education. He moved, with his daughters, to Georgia in 2012. Mr. Gronback was very involved in high school reunions, loved deer hunting with his buddies in Vermont, and family vacations at the shore of Chalker Beach (CT) and Drake Island Beach (ME). He was a devoted family man and known for his quiet demeanor, ready wit and a great smile!
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Harry, Millicent, Richard, Ronald and Linus Gronback, a son-in-law, Michael C. Maniscalco, and by his wife of 52 years, Lourde (Altobello) Gronback. He is survived by his twin daughters, Patricia Gronback and Pamela (Gronback) Maniscalco of Mableton, GA and several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Meriden. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Foundation of your choice.
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