Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

James R. Grillo

1939 - Nov. 24, 2007

 

South Bend Tribune 12/2/2007
SOUTH BEND - James R. "Jim" Grillo, 69, of Dallas, TX, passed away on November 24th, 2007. He was born in South Bend to Dr. Donald and Ursuline (McGuire) Grillo. He graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1957 where he was affectionately known as "Wimpy." Jim graduated from Indiana State University and was a proud member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He also served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War.

 

After his tour of duty Jim returned stateside and married Jo Grillo of Bruceville, IN. Jim established Belleville Pizza in the early 1970s, and continued to serve the community for nearly 30 years before retiring to Dallas in 2000 where he spent his time doing the things he loved including restoring his 1977 Mustang Cobra, target shooting and even piloting a small plane. Jim was a volunteer for six years for the Life Teen Ministry at St. Monica Catholic Church in Dallas where he will be sorely missed. Jim is survived by his former wife, Jo; son, Jimmy of Brooklyn, NY; daughter, Beth (Mark) Didion; grandson, Bryce of Dallas; brothers, Donald (and the late Sandy) Grillo of Noblesville and Gene (and Carol) Grillo of Fort Wayne. He had many fond memories of growing up in South Bend and his childhood friends.

 

Please bring photos and stories and join us in a celebration of Jim's life at the American Legion in Danville, IN, on Tuesday, Dec. 4th, beginning at 5:00 p.m.