Giatano “Guy” Greco, age 77, of Milford, entered into rest on Sunday December 20, 2009 in his home with his loving family by his side.
He was born in Derby on April 27, 1932, son of the late Vincent ‘Jimmy’ Greco and Susie Gerrain Greco and was a lifelong resident of Derby and Milford.
Guy was the founder and president of Greco and Haines in Derby for 46 years.
He was the first certified water well driller in the state of Connecticut. He was an avid boater and fisherman. He loved to travel and participate in fishing and blackjack tournaments. He was a three time winner of the Mazatlan Mexico Billfish Tournament. He also enjoyed RV-ing cross country, visiting Napa Valley , traveling to Italy to stay connected with his many Italian relatives, red wine tasting and cooking breakfast down the dock every Saturday morning for his friends.
For 25 years he and his many boating friends coordinated a Christmas Boat Parade in Milford Harbor delivering Santa and his toys to the needy children of Milford.
In addition, Greco & Haines was the main corporate sponsor of the Annual Commodore Hull Thanksgiving Road Race benefitting the Derby-Shelton Boys and Girls Club.
He was a member of UNICO International, CHUM, The Milford Striped Bass Club, The Home Builders Assn. of New Haven and Fairfield Counties , Eastern Water Quality Association, National Ground Water Association, Ct Water Well Assn., and WaterQuality Assn.
He is survived by his devoted and loving companion of 29 years, Laura Bros. He was the beloved father of Laurel Vicidomino and her husband, Joseph and Guy Greco and his wife, Gail all of Seymour; proud grandfather and Joe and Graig Vicidomino and Guy ‘Sandy’ Greco; loving brother of Marie Shuster of Milford, Louis Greco and Frank Greco both of Derby.
Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home 253 Elizabeth St. Derby.
His funeral will leave the Adzima Funeral Home on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Derby. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Peter Cemetery .
Memorial contributions may be made to the Valley United Way, 3 Corporate Dr. Suite 501 Shelton, CT 06484.
Leave condolences to the family at http://www.adzimafh.com.
