JOSEPH J. LA GRECA, of
Hackensack, died on Sunday October 18, 2009 at the age of 81. Prior
to retiring in 1990 he worked for Air Condition Test and Balance
Company in New York for 20 years. He was a member of the Sheet
Metal Workers Union Local #28 in NY, and
a
parishioner of Holy Trinity R.C. Church in Hackensack.
Joe was known to many as a Star Defensive Tackle who during the mid
40s began his career at Memorial High School in West New York, with
noted coach Joe Coviello. He went on to play for Boston College then
Georgetown and had a sign on agreement with the New York Giants upon
his graduation, but his career was cut short due to an injury.
Beloved husband of Laura (nee Zematis) for 59 years. Loving father
of Thomas La Greca and his wife Gina of Jersey City and Katherine
Terzo and her husband Kenneth of Maywood. Cherished grandfather of
Timothy, Carolyn, Kristin and Danielle. Dearest sister of Judy
Scheidle and her husband Ronnie of Woodcliff Lake. He is also
survived by several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Service will be
held on Friday, October 23, at 10:00 AM at the funeral home with
burial following at George
Washington Memorial Park Cemetery, Paramus. Visiting will be on Thursday from 2 – 4 & 7 - 9 PM.
Memorial donations to Memorial Sloan-Kettering
Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, NY, NY 10131 would be appreciated.
