Birth date: Oct 25, 1931 Death date: Jul 7, 2015
Wilfred Anthony “Bill” Grusich, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 in Covington, LA. He was born on October 25, 1931 in New Orleans, LA to the late Wilfred Anthony Grusich, Sr. and Irma Catanzaro Grusich. Bill was married t Read Obituary
"Center the tiller Capt., she'll steady herself"!
I feel fortunate to have known Bill later in his final years and with his last yacht. Always entertaining, full of life and great stories and happy to see old and new friends alike.
You were one of a kind and will be missed!
Capt. Ben Moore
Fort Walton Bch, FL
We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was a great friend and a great man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Nick, Yvonne and Mirko Bezmalinovic
Will, I was sorry to hear of your father's passing. I dtd not know him, since I did not teach you, but you were always friendly to me when we met at any Jesuit and affair and I wanted to send you my condolences. I have rememered your dad in my Masses and will continue to do so. His name is on the bulletin board in the faculty lounge at school. The last I knew you were in Chicago, I believe. If you are ever in town, look me up. I am still at Jesuit after 54 years. Either they liked what I did or no one else wanted me. I am in the alumni office now. I have not taught in 20 years. Technlogy has passed me up. Please express my sympathy to the other members of your family. Norman O'Neal, S.J.
My good friend, you will be missed. it was an honor serving with you in the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary for so many years.
Sorry to read about the passing of Bill. Bill's parents and Bill were our next
door neighbors when we lived in Mid City. Bill and the family were great neighbors, and wonderful caring people.
Captain Gruisch,Sr. taught me to drive
There will never be another"Bill Grusich" that would light up your heart as soon as entered your presence. He was always interested in the person with whom he was with. It was never about him. He was very proud of his son Billy & all of Carol's children became his children. Our travels with Bill & Carol fill our memory books & we always enjoyed their sharing their time with us. Life is making memories & Bill excelled in that Our Heavenly Father has his challenge in keeping Bill busy as he charts the new waters in his heavenly home Our Big Hugs Of love Carol & Family. Carol & John "Lu" Lulich
Iam so sorry about Bill;s death.He always greeted me with a great smile and love to talk about the river and pilots.HE WILL BE MISS BY ALL HIS FRIENDS and pilots My deepest regrets to his family. YOURS TRULY H. FITZPATRICK. retired BARPILOT.
With deepest sympathy on the passing of Bill. Forever in God's arms. - ALHI
