Mrs. Genevieve Grigalonis, 89, formerly of Duryea and the Austin Heights section of Old Forge, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018, at St. Mary's Villa, Elmhurst Township.

Born in Old Forge, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Aniela Koziol Suda. She was a graduate of Old Forge High School and Lackawanna Junior Business College. Prior to her retirement, Genevieve was employed by the New York Botanical Gardens, Bronx, New York.

Genevieve was a member of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. She was an avid gardener.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Grigalonis, who passed away on June 26, 1999, brother, Ned Suda and sisters, Alice Kandefer, Anna Kovalan and Ethel Profera.

Surviving are:

Her niece and caregiver, Kathleen Walsh of Endicott, New York

Daughter, Cindy Grigalonis of Spring, Texas

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Funeral will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 10:30 am from the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc., 204 Main Street, Duryea with the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am in Holy Rosary Church, 127 Stephenson Street, Duryea with the Rev. Andrew Sinnott officiating. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Duryea. A viewing will be held on Tuesday morning from 10:00 am to 10:30 am at the funeral home. To leave an online condolence for Genevieve's family, please visit the funeral home website, www.piontekfuneralhome.com.

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My Dearest Grandmother, Helped take care of me as a little girl. I will forever hold my loving Grandmother and Grandfather Al in my heart. All I have left is great memories.

LaToya Anne Grigalonis (almost 6 years ago)

Great lady! I will miss her! Sorry for your loss. Sincere sympathy.

Barb Medici (almost 6 years ago)

I offer my condolences to Aunt Gene’s family.

John J. Chernoski (nephew of Al) (almost 6 years ago)

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