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William P. Grannis, Jr.
August 14, 1941 to July 05, 2021
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William P. Grannis, Jr., 79, of South Jefferson Street, died Monday, July 5, 2021 at his residence in New Castle. He was born August 14, 1941 in New Castle, a son of the late William P. Grannis, Sr. and the late Mary (Frabotta) Grannis. He married Patricia J. (Ferro) Grannis on July 5, 1966, she survives in New Castle.
Mr. Grannis worked for Shenango Pottery, City Trailer and Phoenix Building Services. He was an Army veteran serving with the 101st Airborne. Mr. Grannis enjoyed drag racing cars, and rides with his wife for ice cream and going to Walmart.
He is survived by five children, Kimberly Gould and husband, Russell; Toni Sledge and husband, Allen; Cheryl Rice; Patricia Edmonds and husband, Michael, and William P. Grannis, III and wife, Sybil, all of New Castle, nineteen grandchildren, and twenty-nine great grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Malone.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 9, 2021 from 3 pm to 6 pm at the William F. and Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. Blessing services officiated by Dr. Joseph Ross of Holy Spirit Parish will be held Friday, July 9, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the William F. DeCarbo Memorial Chapel.
Give Bill eternal rest, O Lord, and may your light shine on him forever. Let us find in your Son comfort for our sadness, certainty in our doubt, and courage to live through this hour. Make our faith strong through Christ our Lord. Amen.
