John J. Grelli Sr. age 64 years of Paulsboro died Friday, February 27, 2009 in Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury. Mr. Grelli was born in Woodbury, raised in Gibbstown and he lived in Paulsboro for the last 6 years. He was a veteran serving in the Army National Guard. Mr. Grelli retired as Deputy Chief after 25 years of service with the Greenwich Township Police Department, Gibbstown. He was a retired member of the P.B.A. Local #122; past member of the Sons of Italy, Carmel S. Morina Lodge # 2580, Paulsboro; and a past member of the Salem County Sportsmen’s Club. Mr. Grelli enjoyed playing fast and slow pitch softball and he was the ultimate Yankees fan. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharyn Grelli (nee Smith) of Paulsboro; his sons, Navy Lt. John J. Jr. and Audra Grelli of Jacksonville, Florida, Michael and Lori Grelli of Gibbstown; his grandsons, John, Joseph and Michael Grelli; his mother, Dorothy Grelli of Gibbstown; his brother, Joe and Judy Grelli of Monroeville and his faithful companion, "Micki". Mr. Grelli was predeceased by his father, John N. Grelli. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, March 5, 2009 in the McBRIDE - FOLEY FUNERAL HOME, 228 West Broad Street, Paulsboro. Friends may call Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 PM and Thursday morning after 10 AM. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the American Diabetes Association, 1060 Kings Hwy. North, Suite 309, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. Memories can be shared at www.mcbridefoleyfh.com.

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