Richard John Griglione II
April 28, 2016
Richard John Griglione II, 43, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016.
Rich was born September 1, 1972 in Des Moines. He was a 1990 graduate of Lincoln High School and attended Dana College on a baseball scholarship. Following college, he served in the U.S. Navy. Rich was currently the President, Business Agent and Organizer for Ironworkers Local 67. He was part of the Central Iowa Building Trades and served on the board at the Iowa Workforce Development.
Since childhood Rich’s lifetime ambition was to be a dad, and he was THE BEST. The most important thing was his family. His wife and kids always came first. His family was his life.
Rich had a passion for sports. He enjoyed coaching and was currently one of the coaches for the I-35 High School spring league baseball team. He also loved coaching Little League baseball and football. He was a great coach, mentor and role model. Rich enjoyed playing golf, baseball, softball, basketball and football. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.
Rich was a wonderful son, loving husband and dedicated father and will be deeply missed. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 19 years, Joni; children, Gracey, Richie and Rosabella; mother, Rebecca Denning; step-father, David Denning; grandfather, Carl Gracey; uncles, Daniel (Diane) Gracey and Bill (Ann) Beals; aunt, Penelope Moneyhun; nephews and nieces, Rodney, Chelsea, Molly, Erich and Lauren; and a host of extended loving family and many-many friends.
He was also survived by his Local 67 Iron Workers Brotherhood, of which he was a proud member for 17 years.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; brother, Rodney; and his grandmother, Beverly Wiffler.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2016 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue in Des Moines followed by burial at Young Cemetery in Truro. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. with a prayer service at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 4th at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Richard Griglione Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo Bank.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Chris & Pam Nebel
05/01/2016
Our hearts just break for Becky, Joni and their family. May God be with you all during this terribly hard time and that your memories bring you peace...
Jane Edwards
05/01/2016
My sincere condolences and prayers for peace and healing to Becky Denning, her family and her son's family.
Randy
05/01/2016
Spent a few minutes in the Richmond Va airport talking to Rich this past Sunday, just him and I. We talked about Gracey, basketball and life. He said some very nice things I will never forget. As he walked away I thought to myself, no wonder Gracey is such a wonderful kid. Although way too short, job well done Rich.........
Gina Winne (Lafferty)
05/01/2016
Joni - there are no words to express how sorry I am for your loss as he truly was one of kind. Rich was a South Side legend and genuine friend to many of us that had the opportunity to grow up with him. He touched so many lives and will be incredibly missed by us all.
Diana Floden
05/01/2016
Prayers to Joni and the children. So sorry for your loss. Memories at the ball fields and meeting your family was so enjoyable. God bless.
Dr. Bertagnolli and Staff
05/01/2016
Our condolences to your family. May you keep your memories close. May you find peace in the days to come. Take care.
Ron & Jacki Hyde
05/01/2016
Sending our prayers to Joni and the children. May your hearts be comforted by the love and memories you shared. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Adrea Sitterle
04/30/2016
Love and prayers to Joni and their children. May you cherish the memories you have and hold them forever in your hearts.
Carmen Maria Hiracheta-Winkel
04/30/2016
My sincere condolences to the family and friends. Rich will never be forgotten.
Randy and Nancy Calvert
04/30/2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of loss! May all of the precious memories that you have sustain you. May God be with you all!
Fred Hale
04/30/2016
My most sincere Condolences to all of his Family, and Friends. He was a great guy and good man.
Paul Gov Grouette
04/30/2016
Condolences to Rich's family. May God bless and comfort you in this difficult time.
Terry & Michelle Freed
04/30/2016
Joni- We are so very sorry for you loss. We are thinking about you and the kids.
Terry & Michelle Freed
Kim Price
04/30/2016
Prayers for the family, I was a childhood friend. Very sorry for your loss.
Mary Lou & Dean Parker
04/30/2016
Dean and I were shocked to learn of Rich's sudden passing. He was a good neighbor and he will be missed. My heart does out to Joni, Gracie, Richie and Bella and his mom, Becky. You all have been in our prayers.