David Lawrence Greco

David Lawrence Greco age 68 of Menomonee Falls, passed away peacefully September 10, 2017. He was born on December 11, 1948 in Milwaukee, son of the late Sam F. and Grace (Krause) Greco.  Dave graduated from Marquette High School in 1966 and from The University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1970, with a degree in Computer Science and an MBA from Marquette University in 1981.

Dave served honorably in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972.

Dave worked for various companies during his career which included City University of New York, General Foods, Miller Brewing Company, and AT&T. He also obtained his broker’s license and worked in banking for a number of years.

Dave was known for his quick wit, dry humor and a willingness to lend a hand when needed. Dave enjoyed walks on the beach, his summer garden, reading, cooking and finance.  A loyal Packers fan, Dave and Ginny developed many lasting friendships especially with the Monday Night Football group often hosted by Dave in the “Grotto”.

Loving husband and best friend of Virginia Arent Greco for 35 years.   Loving Brother of Daniel (Paula) of Crestwood, KY.  Fond Uncle of Benjamin (Erika) of Charleston, SC; Jared of Portland, OR; and Ryan of Greenville, SC.  Further survived by his uncles Joseph Greco of Menomonee Falls and William Greco of Kenosha, WI; cousins Kim Greco of Brookfield, WI; Joseph Greco of Menomonee Falls, WI; Thomas Greco of Menomonee Falls, WI; and Nancy Greco Zimmerman of Kenosha, WI.

Cherished son-in-law of Ruth Arent of Appleton. Beloved brother-in-law of Jeffrey (Pamela) of Little Chute; Judith (Robert) Morency of Tulsa, OK; Donald (Tammy) of Collinsville, OK; Timothy (Kerry) Arent of Appleton and David (Lori) Arent of Greenville. Fond Uncle of Kelly (David) Novak of Appleton; Jason (Laura) Arent of Appleton; Jeremy (Cassidy) Arent of Yukon, OK; Brett (Hannah) Arent of Fayetteville, AR; Jacob Arent of Tulsa, OK; Kristin (Nicholas) Grosnick of Appleton; Sara Arent (friend John Carbone) of Laveen, AZ; Megan Arent and Ryan Arent of Greenville. Great uncle to Brooke, Alexandria, Hayden, Harrison, Grant, Nora, and Rosalie.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or support organizations that provide direct services to veterans such as the Wounded Warrior Projects, Homes for Our Troops and Fisher House Foundation will be appreciated.

A special “thank you” to Dr. Tabraiz Mohammed and all of the nurses at UW Cancer Center at ProHealth Care, Florida Cancer Center, ProHealth Care Home and Hospice and Angel’s Grace Hospice of Oconomowoc for the kind and warm care you provided to Dave and our families. Special thanks to my brothers for their modifications of the house that enabled Dave to stay at home for as long as he did, to the “boys” of MNF, Susan Tolonen Lopez-Tan and Kathy and Bob Gasper for everything.

Private services were held.