Karl Joseph Grentz Jr. Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2023-10-26T20:00:00
End: 2023-10-27T00:00:00
Location: Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Karl Joseph Grentz Jr. of West Chester, Pennsylvania, born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, who passed away on October 22, 2023, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karl Joseph Grentz Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Karl J. Grentz Sr. and Genevieve "Jean" Curry Grentz. He is survived by: his wife Theresa; his sons, Karl Grentz and Kevin Grentz (Kelly); his grandchildren, Emily Grace, Jack William, Luke Joseph and Liam Ryan Grentz; his siblings, Alan Grentz (Barbara) and Karen Schmied (Bill); his mother-in-law Christina Shank; and his siblings-in-law, Doris Shank, Donna Lynch (John), Chuck Shank (Kathleen) and Anthony Shank (Kathleen). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: Our Sorrowful Mother's Ministry (OSMM), 318 N 8th Street, Vandalia, IL 62471, and/or Fox Chase Cancer Center, Office of Institutional Advancement, 333 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.

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October 24, 2023

Peggy McDonald ONeill wrote a sympathy message

“Theresa and family, I am so saddened to learn of Karl’s passing. He was one of the kindest and nicest men I’ve ever known with a big smile and memorable laugh. I will pray for you and your loved ones for kindness, healing and much love as you go through the difficult days ahead. Keep your loving memories of Karl close to your heart and keep his memory alive in your daily conversations. Keep saying his name and telling the stories of what a good man he was. Much love, Peggy McDonald ONeill”

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Oct 26

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Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, Inc.
410 N Church St, West Chester, PA 19380

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Oct 27

Funeral Mass

Peter & Paul Church
1325 Boot Rd, West Chester, PA 19380

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