Obituaries
Obituary: Emilio “Mel” Greco, 91, of Middletown
Mel worked for the City of Middletown as a supervisor for the Highway Department and was a devoted member of many local organizations.
MIDDLETOWN, CT - (From Biega Funeral Home) Emilio “Mel” Greco, 91 years old, born in Middletown, CT on June 5, 1930, son of the late Sebastiano and Rose Greco.
He passed away under home hospice peacefully on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 with his beloved wife, Katherine “Kay” Greco, by his side.
Mel married Katherine Szpakouski whose love and support have been his source of strength. He met Katherine in 1956, built their home in 1957 and married on May 17, 1958, spending sixty-five beautiful years together.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his brothers, Joseph Greco and John Greco of Middletown, CT and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, Rosario Greco, Frank Greco and Victor Greco, sisters, Rose Simonson, Isabelle Schiedel, Lillian Kriwokulski, and Marguerite Lancia and longtime friends Emily and Harold Corson and Ruth and Edward Trebletts.
Mel attended Woodrow Wilson High School, and served in the US Army in Germany in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954.
He worked for the City of Middletown and retired as a Supervisor for the Highway Department in 1991.
Mel also a member of The Connecticut Constables Association and served as a constable for many years.
Mel was an avid gardener. He was easy-going and was a hard worker, friendly, and always lent a helping hand to a family member or friend.
Mel traveled on many occasions with his wife “Kay” on cruises and to the Caribbean Islands, and to other countries. They enjoyed their winters in Florida.
Mel was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose Club, The “K” Club and a very active member of the Falcons, Nest 519, where he served on the Board of Directors.
Mel received awards for IACO, City of Middletown of the heroic successful effort to save a young boy from drowning at Butternut Hollow, distinguished service award from Polish Falcons Nest 519 in 2006, received Honorary Life Membership for dedication to city and towns of the State of Connecticut.
A Funeral Liturgy will be held Thursday, November 18th at 11a.m., at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, Elm Street Middletown. Friends may gather prior to the service from 10 to 11 a.m.
Burial with military honors will be held at the State Veterans’ Cemetery Bow Lane Middletown.
Memorial Contributions may be sent to St. Francis Church 10 Elm Street Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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