Edward A Grochocki

Edward A. Grochocki, 99, of Sheffield Village, died peacefully Friday February 3, 2023 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake after a short illness. He was born August 23, 1923 in Lorain and had resided in Sheffield Village for 2 years moving from Lorain. Ed graduated from Lorain High School with the 1941 B class. He served with the US Army during World War II as a sergeant in the 19th Tactical Control Group and served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Central Europe and Ardennes. He was awarded the EAME Theater Ribbon w/6 Bronze Stars and the Distinguished Unit Citation. Upon his discharge from the Army, he attended Fenn College in Cleveland studying Mechanical Engineering. Ed worked as a Mechanical Designer at NASA in Brook Park for over 30 years where he designed landing gear for the Space Shuttle program. Upon his retirement, he worked for several NASA contractors in computer design fully retiring after 10 years. Ed was an avid golfer having started as a caddie and developing a love for the game. He enjoyed traveling, vacationing on cruise ships and making stained glass. He was a member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church in Lorain and past member of St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and taught CCD classes. He was a member of Polish Legion of American Veterans, United Polish Club, Knights of Columbus and Oberlin Country Club. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Rosemary T. Grochocki (nee Bogdan); children: Gloria Vietmeier (Joe) and Robert P. Grochocki; grandchildren: Eric Vietmeier (Katy), Helen Serrano (Armando), Kathryn Vietmeier, Emily Rivera (Nate), Andrew Vietmeier (McKenna), Luke Grochocki and Analiese Grochocki; 9 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert A. & Martha M. Grochocki (nee Pryzbyl) and sister Loretta Bylica. The family will receive friends Thursday February 9, 2023 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Lorain. Funeral services will be held Friday February 10, 2023 at 10:30 am in the funeral chapel followed by the mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Nativity BVM Catholic Church, 1454 Lexington Ave, Lorain. The Rev Gerald Keller will preside. Entombment will follow in the Resurrection Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain where AMVETS Post #32 of Elyria will conduct military honors. Memorial contribution can be made to Lorain County Veterans Services. 1230 N Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035.

Edward A Grochocki

August 23, 1923 - February 3, 2023