Contributions to the tribute of Louis Grella

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Evelyn posted a condolence

Friday, May 4, 2012

To the Grella Family & Mr. Fox: I am deeply sorry that you have lost your dear loved one, Dr. Louis Grella. It is devastating when we lose someone so dear and close to us, and it is heart warming to know that someone has touched our lives in a way that we think can never be touched again. I am encouraged by the Bible's message of hope for all who have lost a dear loved one in death. It tells us how much our dear heavenly Father yearns for the time when he can call those that are in the grave back to life again. (Job 14:13-15) It also tells us that one day, 'death will be swallowed up forever.' (Isaiah 25:8) What is even more important than all of that is that our dear Father made the provision for all of us by means of his dear Son, Jesus to provide the gift of everlasting life because of his death. (Romans 6:23) So much for what Dr. Grella worked for was to alleviate sickness. The Bible tells us there will be no more of it at Isaiah 33:24. How wonderful Revelation 21:4 is that there will be no more death, mourning, outcry, or pain, all will be done away with. So in essence, we all can look forward to a time when all in the grave will be reunited with their dear loved ones and live forever in Paradise. (Luke 23:43)

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Steven Fox posted a condolence

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Lou you are and will always be my dearest friend. We always seemed to reconnect even when we hadn't talked for years. Although we didn't see each very much over the years, anytime we talked we picked-up like it was the day before We met in high school, it bugs me cause I could never remember the moment. But from then on we would spend time at each others home. Your mom would cook all those great Italian dishes, your dad would go down to the basement and fill a wine bottle from the homemade wine in the cellar. It was awful, but I always thought how cool that was. Mom would go out in the back and kill a rabbit or chicken. For god sakes it's long island, you can't do that. One time we opened a bottle of sambuca and you and I finished it under the trellis that was covered with grapes that your father planted. Still I enjoy sambuca and think of you every time I take a sip. There are 2 memories that I'll always remember. You telling me that you would sit in the bathroom and read the dictionary. You were just so tired of people thinking you weren't smart because of your Italian accent.. and the second and what I think defines your life is your kindness. Never ever once did I ever hear you say one bad thing about anyone, not once. Your passion for life was never ending. Towards medicine, flying your beautiful family.. Lastly even you probably don't know this.. When we were in high school, I admired you cause you worked so hard. You cooked at a restaurant, helped your father with his business, fixed cars. Then later in life you became a doctor. Incredible. Lastly I'll never forget the time you picked me up in the truck to help you, Dom and your dad on a job. I was excited. We drove and the job was to dig a drainage ditch. The 3 of you lasted all day. I was exhausted by lunch. Your dad said, Steve you like picnic we had today.. you all laughed and your dad never asked me to work again.. So my friend, you have finished your journey here and left so much love. Love that endures in the hearts of everyone that met you and touched you. Your soul has returned to the place of beginning, holiness and perfection. Many believe that in this world we work to perfect ourselves in the eyes of G-d and man to attain a righteous place in heaven. You my friend have fulfilled your path in this imperfect world and risen to the best place to watch the angels dance and sing with your Dad and Chris. I know that when you look down and I look up it will be the same as it has always been between us..Love your Buddy Steve

In loving memory of

Louis

1958 - 2012