William J. "Big G" Grimone

William J. "Big G" Grimone, 79, of 72 Erie Ave, Apt 106, St. Marys, PA formerly of Emporium died at Christ the King Manor, DuBois, PA Monday (February 10, 2014) morning.

He was born January 4, 1935 in Emporium, PA a son of the late Leo and Ida Razey Grimone.

On April 7, 1956 in St. Mark Catholic Church, Emporium he married Margaret Kinsler Grimone, who survives.

Mr. Grimone graduated from Emporium High School, in the class of 1954. He was well known to many simply as Big "G" , a reference to his beloved Big G Department Store, founded by his father Leo Grimone and owned and operated by Bill and his wife Margaret from 1964 to its closing in 1996. Bill was happiest when he was with his beloved wife and family. He was a member of Queen of the World Church and had been a member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Emporium. He had served as the president for St. Mark Catholic Cemetery in Emporium for over 44 years.

 

Surviving

In addition to Margaret Kinsler Grimone

Daughter: Mary Theresa, Mrs. Jerry "Chub" Frank, Bear Lake, PA

Daughter: Scarlett, Mrs. David Reigel, Emporium

Daughter: Ann Margaret, Mrs. Christopher Heglen, Emporium

Daughter: Billie Jo, Mrs. Stephen Stoltz, Kersey

Daughter: Angela, Mrs. Michael Erickson, DuBois

12 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren

Brother: Leo "JR" Grimone and his wife Elaine, Emporium

Sister: Patricia, Mrs. David Cobler, Essex Junction, VT

Brother: Michael Grimone and his wife Carol, Chautauqua, NY

Brother: Sam Grimone and his wife Nancy, Saranac Lake, NY

 

Preceded in Death By

Parents: Leo and Ida Razey Grimone

Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at the St. Mark Catholic Church, 235 East Fourth Street, Emporium, PA on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Paul S. Siebert, Pastor, as Celebrant.

 

Visitation with Video Tribute will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-7 PM

Burial will be in the St. Mark Catholic Cemetery, Emporium, Pennsylvania

 

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.

 

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