John Joseph Grous, 80, of North Haven, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of 58 years to Irene Vershish Grous. Born in Ansonia on September 28, 1931; son of the late John Joseph Grous and Tillofilia Duvnofski Grous. Mr. Grous served his country faithfully as a Sergeant in the U.S.Army and was the owner and operator of John Grous Carpeting & Tile for many years until his retirement. Father of John J. Grous MD of Hopedale, MA, Laura Marando and her husband Rocco Marando MD of North Haven, William Grous and his wife Nicole Grous MD of Olympia, WA. Grandfather of Paul, Christie and John Marando. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Emily Sylvester, Eleanor Kosko and Gertrude Lacko.
His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, North Haven on Saturday morning at 10:30. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church, North Haven at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. The visiting hours will be Friday from 5 to 8 pm at the funeral home.