| Graduation Year | Class of 1976 |
| Date of Passing | Oct 16, 2016 |
| About | Richard C. “Rick” Gragido age 59 of Valparaiso formerly of Griffith and Crown Point passed away on Sunday October 16, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 40 years: Lu; children: Ricky (Martha) Gragido, Jeff (Jennifer) Gragido, Dan (Melissa) Gragido; grandchildren: Bailey and Cody, Eli, Braden, Addison and Gavin, Garrett and Jeremy, Jesse; great-grandson: Zander Parents: Richard and Patricia Gragido; siblings: Gerri (John) Miles, Becky (Tom) Darnell, Ken (Donna)Gragido, Kristy (Joe) Demeter, Brett (Sarah) Gragido; brother-in-law: Sonny York; mother-in-law: Roberta Loomis. Preceded in death by his sister Beth York. Funeral services will be held on Friday October 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. 45th Avenue Griffith. Cremation will follow. Friends may meet with the family on Friday October 21, 2016 from 3-7:00 pm at White Funeral Home. Rick graduated from Griffith High School Class of 1976. He was a self employed carpenter, formerly working at P& L Builders. Rick enjoyed bowling, boating, and working on car |
