John Grande
May 09, 1926 - June 07, 2015
Obituary
John Louis Grande, 89, of Indianapolis passed away June 7, 2015. He was born May 9, 1926 in Indianapolis, IN to John L. and Margaret (McNamara) Grande. John attended St. Anthony's Grade School, Cathedral High School and St. Joseph's College. He was a WWII Navy Veteran stationed in the South Pacific as a radio communications seaman from June 2, 1944 – June 14, 1946. He owned Grande Greenhouse off Grande Avenue and was a Realtor for F.C. Tucker for over 20 years. John was a very active member of St. Vincent De Paul and St. Christopher Parish; board member of Society of American Florists, board of Catholic Youth Organization and was the past president of the Indiana State Florist Association. He was the proud recipient of the Bosco Award. He was preceded in death by his parents and loving wife of 59 years, Virginia Connor Grande. John is survived by his sons, Greg and John J. (Linda) Grande; grandchildren, Shawn Grande, Becky Grande, Jennifer Grande, Stacy Grande, Tony Grande, Nathan Grande, Megan Grande (Shane) Libey and Peter Grande; brothers, James and Robert Grande and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10 from 4 pm – 8 pm in Stevens Mortuary, 5520 W. 10th St., Indianapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, June 11 at 1 pm in St. Christopher Catholic Church, 5301 W. 16th St., Speedway. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: St. Augustine's Home for the Aged – Little Sister's of the Poor, 2345 West 86th St., Indianapolis, IN 46260-1981.
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Kitzie Connor
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Dear Grande Family, Uncle John was quite a character, one of a kind. My condolences and love to you all.
Kitzie Connor
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Janet Connor Kahler
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We're so sorry to hear of Uncle John's passing, and our thoughts are with you. Every time I smell a pipe, I think of him in your living room!
Janet, Will, Theo and Sophie (Connor) Kahler
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rhonda benell
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Thankyou so very much for letting me get to know and care for your fafhter. I am truly honored to have known him. May God bless you.
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Chris McCaslin
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We have many fond memories of the Grande family. John was a favorite friend of our father and we loved to see him,Virginia and family on many vacation visits .We hope that fonder memories will help you all at this difficult time. Regards, The McCaslin family.
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Ann Switzer Thompson
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I was saddened to read of John Grande's passing in the paper this morning. I remember him from the early 50's when my father (Hamelle Switzer) and I would drive the truck to Indianapolis from Monticello to buy flowers at Grande's for our greenhouse. Mr. Grande always seemed glad to see us, and he was a real favorite of my dad's. In fact, he was the only person I ever knew who called my dad Ham. All of the flats at our greenhouse said Grande on them.
I am so sorry for your loss.
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Mary Anne Noble
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Our love & prayers to you, Greg, Johnny and your families. Our hearts are warmed by wonderful memories.