Gary L. Grinder, 60, of Key Largo, Florida, formerly of Apollo, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 in his home. Born November 18, 1957, he was a son of Betty V. (Williamson) Grinder of Apollo, and the late Frank A. Grinder. Gary was a 1975 graduate of Kiski Area High School, and worked locally for a time at Crawford Construction, and for Motor Coils Manufacturing Company. He more recently was employed for the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority… Read More » as an inspector. Gary was a member of the Sons of American Legion Post #114 in Vandergrift, and in Florida, his memberships include the Florida Keys Elks Lodge #1872, the Big Pine Key Moose Lodge #1585, the Upper Keys VFW Post #10211, and the Reef Riders Motorcycle Club. Gary loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, and enjoyed the outdoors, including deep sea fishing and hunting. He liked coming back to Pennsylvania in the spring and fall to go hunting with his brother and dad. Gary liked watching NASCAR and Sprint Car races, and was a Championship Lawnmower Racer. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Edward Grinder. In addition to his mother, Gary is survived by his wife, Sandra Cannazzaro-Grinder of Key Largo; daughter, Jennifer Grinder of St. Louis, Missouri; step-daughter, Morgan (Marty Dalton) Cannazzaro-Taylor of Michigan; grandchildren, Brandon Taylor, Hailey & Lacey Leach, Devon Grinder; siblings, Debbie Grinder of Virginia, Sandra (Coyote) Schirato of Apollo, Mark (Jodi) Grinder of Apollo; brother-in-law, Nick Cannazzaro of Key Largo, FL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins, some of whom called him “Uncle Si”. A Celebration Of Life Tribute Service will take place on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. In the Washington Township VFC Social Hall, 4078 Route 66, Apollo. The family asks for friends to arrive just prior to the Celebration Of Life. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Curran-Shaffer Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Apollo.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Gary L Grinder 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Apollo, state: Pennsylvania