Glenn Charles Leo Grande, 58, died Sunday at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient for the last ten days, during which time he was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer and subsequent complications.
He is survived by his father, Charles Leo Grande of Mystic and is predeceased by his mother, Annabelle Duggan Leo Grande, who also died of pancreatic cancer in 2005. Surviving aunts and uncles are: William and Pauline Leo Grande, Sag Harbor, NY; Michael and Fran Calleo, Mineola, NY; Edward and Helen Markowski, Hicksville, NY; Mrs. Helen Duggan, Ft. Salonga, NY and Jeanette and John Upholz, Stonington, CT, as well as numerous cousins and their spouses and children.
Glenn was born in Mineola, NY, April 6, 1952 and graduated from St. Paul's High School, Garden City, NY in 1970 and attended Hofstra College, Hempstead, NY, 1970 -1971 until he was diagnosed with a chronic illness which prevented him from continuing his education. In his youth, he enjoyed playing the accordion, snorkeling, and received his certification in scuba diving. For the past twenty-five years, Glenn resided at Mystic River Residential Care where the staff and other residents became like his extended family. His favorite pastime was walking almost every day to visit his Dad to share an early morning cup of coffee. To all who knew, Glenn, he was an endearing gentle soul with a heart of gold and he will be greatly missed by many.
His family will greet relatives and friends at The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Historic downtown Mystic on Thursday from 4-7pm. A Service will be held on Friday at 11am at the funeral home with the Rev. Mark Santucci, Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery.
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