George W. DelGreco, 75, of Hollywood, Florida, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at home peacefully with his beloved family. He lost his battle of many illnesses, caused by Agent Orange, from the Vietnam War. He served his country honorably from 1969-1970.
He was born January 19, 1949, in Pittsburgh (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania. Surviving family include his loving wife of 52 years, Sandra (Watson) L DelGreco of Hollywood, Florida; along with his son, Anthony James DelGreco and grandchildren: Brendan Hunter DelGreco, Kayli Rose DelGreco, and Chandler Grace DelGreco. He also has a daughter Casey Lee DelGreco of Florida.
George loved family, tradition, photography, sports, and his pets.
Remaining surviving family include his siblings: Lonna (Sciarretti) Spitaleri, Gabriel Ventura (wife, Linda) Sciarretti, Donna Lucia and Mark (wife, Dawn) Miller who resides in Florida. John (wife, Becky) DelGreco, Nicholas DelGreco, Paul DelGreco, and Dean DelGreco who resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
George was preceded in death by his father, Nicholas “Bugsy” DelGreco; mother, Florence Downey and brother, Eric Cannon.
Family and friends will be received, Monday, March 18, 2024, at Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, 1600 North University Drive, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Services will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at Boyd-Panciera from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM, with Prayer Service at 10:00 AM.
Procession to South Florida National Cemetery to leave funeral home promptly at 11:30 AM.
Followed by full Military Honors Graveside Service at 1:00 PM at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 S. State Road 7, Lake Worth, Florida 33449 (in Lane #3).
Followed by a Reception from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Antonio’s Restaurant & Pizza, 4551 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, Florida.
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Irene mohney
March 15, 2024, 3:25 pm
Sandy i am so sorry to read about ur husbands death my thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family I know how much u loved him. Please keep in touch ur cousin Irene mohney from Pennsylvania
Karen Flynn
March 15, 2024, 4:00 pm
Sandy – so sorry to hear about George’s passing. Thinking about you and your family and sending hugs.
Susan M Taylor
March 15, 2024, 5:04 pm
Tim and I are terribly sorry at the loss of our friend of almost 60 years. He will be missed at our reunions and by his many friends. We lift Sandy and his family up in our prayers. Rest with the angels, George. Prayers for comfort, Tim and Susan Taylor
Doug Zaccanelli
March 15, 2024, 9:35 pm
George carried the M-60 machine gun in our squad of light infantry in the Central Highland and the Ashau Valley of Vietnam. I was with him on his team and we had a time of it. He was a good man and a great team leader.
He was a big guy and could easily hump the M=60. We built our shelter together because I was the feeder of ammo so we both had to stay close to the gun. In firefights he aimed it and pulled the trigger and I fed it and would take over if he got hit. I gave him the gun soon after he arrived and when he figured out that in an ambushed they usually aimed at the gunner first. They targeted the gunner to neutralize the heaviest weapon we had, which was the M-60. When George realized that I was walking there behind him and waiting to take over the gun if and when he got shot he looked at me and called me a son of a bitch, Which I agreed that I was.
But we were genuine pals and brothers and we rarely disagreed on anything. We mocked each other and kidded around most of the time to lighten the stress. The thing I liked most about George is that he didn’t talk much about anything serious but was there as a friend.
Neither one of us ghosted much, that is we didn’t look for excuses to go back to the rear to hang out and got high. But I remember him saying whenever he was getting back to the rear, he would declare that he was going to “get fucked up for the big ass!” We would all laugh and wish we were going with him.
Dude we will miss you, but I know because of the Atonement and Resurrections of Jesus Christ I will see you again!
Candy Larsen
March 16, 2024, 12:10 am
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. He was a wonderful man. We all knew each other from school. Our Vietnam veterans gave it their all. We are very proud of them. My husband of 24 years a Vietnam soldier they think also passed from agent orange. He was 59 and is at the same cemetery. It is a beautiful peaceful place. Our prayers and blessings to you and your family.🙏🇺🇸
DeeDee Owens
March 16, 2024, 2:52 am
Sandy, Anthony and the entire family,
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of such a great man! I have the best of memories of 18 years of camping and family bbq’s and parties together. I know George is dancing with the Angels and will be forever in all of our hearts and watching down on all of his loved ones. Love always DeeDee and Tori
Maria Garcia
March 16, 2024, 1:32 pm
Sandy, Brendan, Kayli & Chandler my condolences. I am praying for you all. Here are some scriptures you guys can hold onto during this difficult time.
Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
Psalm 73:26 “My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion forever.”
May God fill you with the peace that surpasses all understanding during this difficult time. Love you all!
Mrs. Maria
Joe Rieger
March 16, 2024, 2:58 pm
I really appreciate all the years George work with me at Walgreens. He was a great guy. I’m sorry for your loss and he will be greatly missed.
Cindy Stone
March 16, 2024, 4:16 pm
Sandy, what a shock. I am so sorry to hear about George. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. My heart is heavy. Hope God gives you peace. Will be praying for you and your family. Love you
dave mason
March 20, 2024, 1:45 am
George was a great friend when we got together. we always laughed about stuff we did together on jobs and with our coworkers i liked just sitting and talking to him
Elizabeth Bates Bowers
March 30, 2024, 2:57 pm
Sorry for your loss. We are losing our Vietnam veterans faster than we should. I was wondering if you all knew my late husband Stephen Bowers. We lost him to COVID in 2020.