Ernest (Ernie) A. Greywacz, 97, a lifelong resident of Seymour, entered into peaceful rest on November 20, 2024 with his loving family by his side. He was a devoted husband of 75 years to Helen (Osowiecki) Greywacz.
Ernie was born in Seymour, in the home where he resided, son of the late Ernest A. and Melvina (Pelletier) Greywacz. He was a communicant of St. Nicholas Parish – Church of the Good Shepherd and St. Augustine Church in Seymour.
Ernie honorably served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He owned his own building contracting business, Greywacz & Smith Builders before retiring after 40 years. He was involved in the startup of the Seymour Pop Warner Football Program and volunteered as Treasurer for many years.
He had a love for sports and enjoyed going to see his children and grandchildren participate in all of their events, especially watching his late son, Ernest, play football from Pop Warner through his college years at SCSU. Ernie was an avid skier to the age of 82, and spent many years in Vermont with his wife and family in the home they built together, creating many lasting memories which we will always hold close to our hearts.
When he wasn’t busy with a family event, he enjoyed going to the NE Patriots games, watching UConn Boys and Girls Basketball, and a legendary fan of the Boston Celtics. His love for his family was unconditional and most important to him. Each of his own children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren are fortunate to have their own collection of stories and memories of how he influenced our lives. He always made you feel welcomed and would lend a hand to help anyone. He will be most remembered for his devotion to his family and his heart of gold will remain with us forever.
In addition to his beloved wife, Ernie is survived by his five daughters Lynn (Ron) Brown, Ellen Moran, Martha (Eddy) Mehaylo, Lorraine (Tim) McInerney, Josephine (Shannon)Fenton, daughter-in-law, Janet Greywacz, his sister, Joan Carrington, his brother David Greywacz, 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Ernest A. Greywacz III, son-in-law, Daniel J. Moran, and step-granddaughter Stacey Impelliziere.
There are no calling hours. Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial in celebration of Ernest’s life on Saturday, November 23rd at 10:00am at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 135 Mountain Road, Seymour. Interment will follow at the St. Augustine Cemetery, Cedar Street, Seymour.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Gifts can be sent to St. Augustine Church, 35 Washington Avenue, Seymour, CT 06483. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Ralph E. Hull Funeral Home, 161 West Church Street, Seymour, that Greywacz & Smith Builders constructed in 1975.
