Edward Joseph Grohol's Obituary
Edward J. "Fast Eddie" Grohol, age 59, of Milton, DE passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Beebe Medical Center, Lewes, DE. Eddie was born December 12, 1953 in Hazelton, PA, son of the late Edward "Buster" Grohol.
Edward, affectionately known as "Fast Eddie" by friends and family enjoyed a lifelong career as a tractor trailer driver in transportation for a number of local companies. The last twelve years of Eddie's career were as a Fleet Supervisor with Slusser Brothers Transport in Dorrance, PA. Eddie and his loving wife, Amy, relocated to the beach area approximately a year and a half ago to work part time and settle into the "retirement" lifestyle.
Eddie was a dart enthusiast and especially enjoyed time spent playing at the Eckley Club House in Eckley, PA. He was also an avid freshwater fisherman and camper. Eddie loved spending time on the local beaches walking with his beloved German Shepard, Roxy. Family life was important to Eddie. He never missed an opportunity to watch his son and daughter play sports. Eddie will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend to many.
Eddie is survived by his wife of 35 years, Amy M. (Deiterich) Grohol, his son Jesse Grohol of Key West, FL; his daughter Allison Grohol of Blakesly, PA, two sisters: Gloria Grego of Cape Coral, FL and Tina Steiner of Ft. Myers, FL his mother Helen (Yesilonis) Howells of Ft. Myers, FL and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.
All services will be private. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Eddie's memory may be made to Lewes Church of Christ, 15183 Coastal Highway, Milton, DE 19968.
Please sign Eddie's online guestbook at this site.
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