In Memory of Dr. Lou Grella

May 2, 2012


Dr. Lou Grella, 53, of Manasquan passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at home with his family by his side. Dr. Lou was born in Sturno, Italy and raised in Glen Cove, NY where he graduated from High School.

Dr. Lou earned his undergraduate degree at CW Post College where he was a member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. Dr. Lou earned his MD at SUNY College of Medicine, Syracuse, NY. He did his residency in Flushing, NY in general surgery and subsequently specialized in vascular surgery at Stony Brook Medical University. Dr. Lou moved to New Jersey where he was affiliated with several shore-area hospitals, but mainly with Ocean Medical Center in Brick, NJ. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and building and piloting radio controlled aircraft.

Dr. Lou was predeceased by his father, Nunziante Grella and his son, Christopher. He is survived by his loving wife, Angela Grella and his son, Nicholas, both of Manasquan. Dr. Lou is also survived by his mother, Lucia Grella of Glen Cove, NY; his brother and his wife, Dominico and Virginia Grella of Glen Cove; his sister Patricia Grella-Marazita and her husband, John of Glen Cove; and an aunt, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

God rest his soul.