frank greco
Frank L. Greco, 81, of Tequesta, FL, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2007 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Riviera Beach, Florida. He was born March 20, 1926 in Weirton, a son of the late Sam and Josephine Greco. He was also preceded in death by his brother Dominic. Frank retired from Weirton Steel where he worked as a Steelworks Welder. In his youth, he was an amateur boxer, having won the WV Golden Gloves, Pittsburgh Silver Belt and Diamond Belt titles. For many years, he served as a judge for the Weirton Golden Gloves and was a trainer in weight-lifting and body-building. He joined the Marine Corp during World War II and served as PFC in the First Marine Division where he was a Recon Scout. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Kunishi Ridge, Okinawa and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anna Iarossi Greco; three sons: Sam and his wife Chris of Colliers, WV, Richard and his wife Kristie of Boynton Beach, FL and Ronald and his companion Iris Melicio at home; two daughters: Peppi Greco of Sistersville, WV and Dr. Francine Greco and her husband Bernie Kirchner of Jupiter, FL; grandson John Krena of Sarasota, FL and granddaughters Sara Jean and Bristol Kirchner; two sisters: Kate Pellicione and Marge Monfred and her husband Tom of Weirton and several nieces and nephews. Private services will be held in Weirton at a later date. Share your tributes and memories with his family at www.grecohertnick.com Funeral Home: Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV US 26062

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  1. Uncle Frank & Family, You will always be loved in our heart and will always be remembered. Tell my Mom & Dad that I love them….

  2. Sam & family – I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. You have my heartfelt prayers & condolences. Christine

  3. I have fond memories of Mr. Greco growing as a child. I remember going to the gym with him and Ronnie. He spent alot of quality time with his kids. He will be sadly missed. Michael

  4. Francine and family; So sorry to read about Frank’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Terri

  5. Dear Ann & Family: Sorry to hear of Frank’s death he’s been sick for awhile so now he is in peace. Pete and I will remember him in our prayers. God Bless Nancy&Pete

  6. Dear Ann & family, Sorry to hear of your losing Frank. He was a wonderful person We love you, Rose & Tom Barbara

  7. Sam and family, We are very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. Memories of my father come to mind being that he worked in the Welding Shop with Frank and they unfortunately shared the same illness. Our thoughts are with you. John and Kay

  8. Dear Richard, I am so sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. Having lost a father years ago, I know how hard it is. Please pass my sincere sympathy to your mother and brothers and sisters. I will pray for you and your family.

  9. Ronnie and family,sorry to hear about your dads passing.our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Donnie,Kim,Heather Greenlief.

  10. Greco family,sorry to hear about the loss of Frank.He truly will be missed by all.your neighbor Don Grennlief.

  11. Marian and I were saddened to learn of Frank’s passing. We knew he had been seriously ill for some time. Annie and children, our prayers and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow. May God bless you. Sincerely, Mickey and Marian.

  12. I had the pleasure of meeting Frank when I was young. I have incredibly fond memories of him helping me in the gym and working along side him at local boxing events. He was true gentlemen in the rarest sense of the word and you have my sympathy.

  13. Dear Annie and Family, I will always have wonderful memories of our time spent as neighbors and friends, I remember how sad I was when you moved to Florida, please know you are all in my heart and prayers at this difficult time. Love- Mary Ann

  14. It has indeed been our pleasure to know Frank. He lived as a good Christian man. A loving Husband, Father, Grandfather and dear friend. While he will be missed, we know that this parting is only temporary. Our faith teaches us that we will meet again in the presence of our Lord. Rest in eternal peace our dear friend. Fr. Rick, Margaret & Paul Riccardi

  15. Ronnie and family i am sorry to hear about your father my prays and thoughts are with you and your family god bless you all

  16. Ronnie and Greco family, So sorry to hear about your father. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

  17. I will always remember Mr. Greco as a true gentleman, and loving father and husband to his family. I cherish all of the good times that I had at his home in Weirton and in Florida. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  18. Dear Grecos and other family members: My condolences go out to the entire family and especially his beloved wife, who’s kindness and courage we hold up as example to all good people. -Andy Koval

  19. We read of your loss in the local newspaper. We wanted to offer hope and encouragement, which we ourselves have found helpful in the death of close family members. Please be comforted to know that others are praying for you to have the strength to cope with your trial. May you find hope in the promised resurrection, “Your dead ones will live. … They will rise up.” (Isaiah 26:19) Jesus Christ himself said: “Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.”-John 5:28, 29. Confidence in the resurrection will help to ease your sorrow. As the Bible says, you will “not sorrow just as the rest also do who have no hope.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13) Rather, you will draw close to God in prayer, and the Bible promises “he himself will sustain you.”-Psalm 55:22. Please look up these scriptures in your copy of the Bible. Sincerely, The Davis Family

  20. Uncle Frank I will miss you! but I know you are in a better place. Until we see each other again. christine

  21. Hi Dad, can’t believe its been 15 years since you left. I miss you so much. You were a great father. Love you. Richard

  22. Hi Dad, Me again…..
    My birthday is coming up in a few days 🙂 wanted to thank you for LIFE!
    Merry Christmas, be here in just a couple of weeks too…
    Miss you so much. Love you Dad!


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