Avis de décès de William-James Grady

Grady, William JamesJuly 15, 1927 - Sept. 19, 2009William James Grady, 82, of Venice, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his eight children, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009. He was born July 15, 1927, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, to his parents, John Patrick Grady and Theresa Margaret Patton Grady.Bill was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and was a retired supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service, with over 36 years of service. Bill and Virginia moved to Venice in 1985 from Havertown, Pa. Bill was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be missed very much, but not forgotten.He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years of marriage, Virginia Ann Grady of Venice; sons William J. Grady Jr. of Waterford, N.J., and Michael J. Grady of Frisco, Colo.; daughters Barbara Grady of Etters, Pa., Susan Tronel of Chester Springs, Pa., Rebecca DuVernios of Collegeville, Pa., Eileen Roth of Perkasie, Pa., Margie Grady Garrison of Orlando and Cori Grady of Orlando; brothers John of St. Petersburg, Lawrence of Delray Beach and Frank of Drexel Hill, Pa.; sisters Nancy Hillesheim of Ardmore, Pa., and the late Jean Butler of Auburndale; grandchildren Carolyn, BJ, Kevin, Shaun, Stephen, Katy, Alex, Brett, Megan, Tori, Tyler, Cole, Grant and Grace; and great-grandchildren Matthew, Jaclyn, Jackson, Luke and Evan; and his beloved dog, "Coco." There will be a memorial celebration of Bill's life at 2:30 p.m. today at Bella Vita Independent and Assisted Living Facility, 1420 East Venice Ave., Venice.Memorial contributions may be made to The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20037 or www.humanesociety.orgFriends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to sign the guest book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home and Crematory, Port Charlotte Chapel.