Marjorie Grella

GRELLA, Marjorie J. (nee Olson) 91, on June 2, 2011. Resident of Dominican Village, Amityville, NY formerly of Sea Cliff, NY and Port Richey, FL. Born January 7, 1920 in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, daughter of William and Ida Olson. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Sr. for 66 years. Adored and loving mother of Marge Holly (late Pete), Philip W. Sr. (late Barbara), Gail, Eric, Anthony J. (Janice) and William E. (Nancy). Loving grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 10. Beloved aunt, grand-aunt and great-aunt of many nieces and nephews. She was a gentle but strong woman and a devout Christian. She loved meeting people and hearing about their life stories and families. She was a wonderful friend and confidant to all. She never had a negative word to say about anyone believing that we are all God's children and we should spread love to everyone we meet. Funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, June 7th at St. Boniface R. C. Church in Sea Cliff, NY. In lieu of flowers please send donations in her memory to the Neo-Natal ICU at Winthrop Hospital, 259 First St., Mineola, NY 11501 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Arrangements were handled by Whitting Funeral Home, Glen Head, NY www.whitting.com