With great sadness we share the news of the passing of Stanley C. "Stan" Gryga, of Chicago, IL, on 09 October 2021 at age 99. Stan was a Charter Member of the 82nd Airborne Division Association and an active member of our Chicago Chapter for many years.
Stan served honorably with HHC, 82nd Airborne Division, from 1942-1945, including all 82nd campaigns from Casablanca to Berlin. He was Glider qualified and earned the rank of T/4.
Visitation: 23 Oct 2021, 10:00-11:00, at Divine Savior Catholic Church, 7740 W. Montrose Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706. We need a total of six (6) pallbearers to assist at 09:00. Please contact the POC below if you are able to assist as a pallbearer.
Funeral Service: 23 Oct 2021, 11:00, also at Divine Savior Catholic Church, 7740 W. Montrose Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706. All Chicago Chapter members, family and friends are welcome to attend Stan's funeral service.
Interment: 23 Oct 2021 following the Funeral Service, at approximately 13:00, at St. Adalbert Catholic Cemetery, 6800 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714. All Chicago Chapter members, family and friends are invited to attend the Interment.
Airborne Farewell: Our Chicago Chapter will perform an Airborne Farewell for Stan during the Interment and just prior to Military Honors. All Chicago Chapter members are invited to participate in the Farewell; please arrive by 12:15 to coordinate. Attire is "Association Dress" (navy blazer, white button down dress shirt , gray slacks/skirt, black shoes, black belt, patriotic tie, beret or service cap) or funeral appropriate.
Memorial Luncheon: Following the Interment, the family invites all attendees to a luncheon at Cucina Biagio, 7319 W Lawrence Ave, Harwood Heights, IL 60706.
Click here for Stan's Obituary.
POC is Chairman Mark Mueller at chairman@chicagoairborne.com or (630) 561-2139.
