Ruth Grimaila

GRIMAILA, Ruth Helen (Parzych) Age 81 of Centerville, Ohio passed away June 19, 2013. Born June 18, 1932 to Joseph and Anna Parzych of New Britain, Connecticut, she was the 3rd of their 4 children. She married Raymond M. Grimaila from New Britain, Connecticut in 1954 and raised 3 sons. Over the years, the family lived in New Britain, Middletown, and Portland Connecticut; and Bryan Texas. After her husband's death, she moved with her son Michael and his family to Centerville, Ohio. She is survived by her sons Robert (Patricia) Grimaila of Omaha, Nebraska; Raymond (Janet and daughter Zoe) Grimaila of Raleigh, North Carolina; and Michael (Shannon and daughter Rhiannon) Grimaila of Centerville, Ohio and by her brother Richard (Patricia) Parzych of Colchester, Connecticut. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Anna Parzych; her husband, Raymond Grimaila; her sister, Marion Lastauskas; and her brother, Joseph Parzych.

Ruth was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles, and making trips to the casino with her son Michael where she enjoyed good luck. Ruth was known for her positive attitude, enjoying spending time with her friends, and keeping close contact with her childhood friends from New Britain. Ruth, our loving mother/grandmother/sister/friend, we all miss you. You were always so loving and caring. You are in God's care now and at peace in his loving arms. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.