Albert G. Gricoski

Albert G. Gricoski, 95, of Frackville, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Sweden Valley Manor, Coudersport.

Born in Shamokin, March 31, 1929, he was a son of the late Edward F. and Sophia E Bartko Gricoski (Gray).

He graduated from Shamokin High School, class of 1947 and received a Bachelors Degree in English from Penn State University.

He was a US Army Veteran having served during the end of WWII and the Korean War. He held the rank of Sergeant 1st class. He was stationed in Africa and last served with the 334th Communication Recon Company, Fort Devens, Massachusetts.

Albert was a PA State Policeman for 32 years retiring in 1979.  His service included numerous field assignments as well as being an instructor at the State Police Academy and taught criminal law to many local Municipal Policemen. He established the Gricoski Detective Agency, providing private investigations for local attorneys and security guard services and polygraphs to company’s and individuals. He was also Security Director at the former Morgan Knitting Mill, Hometown, before fully retiring.

He was a devoted member of St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Frackville, where he served as a lector, and was active with many church activities including the annual church picnic.

He was committed to Community Service donating many hours to improve Frackville, he led the efforts with the original Christmas Lights Committee, the Centennial Committee, the Community Pool fundraising and was instrumental in developing the Little League Complex as chairman for several years.

He was a past Grand Knight and District Deputy of the Knights of Columbus; past Exhalted Ruler of the BPOE Elks Lodge #1533, Frackville; a member of the FOP Philip Melley Lodge #65; the State Police Retirement Assoc. and a member of the American Legion.

He enjoyed playing golf at Mountain Valley Golf Course, traveling to China, Central Europe and almost all the points of interest across the United States.

In addition to his parents he was preceded by his wife of 65 years Lorraine Watral Gricoski, in 2020; two sons; David T. Gricoski, in 2021 and Michael G. Gricoski, in 2023; a daughter-in-law Donna Gricoski, in 2024; and a brother, Leonard Gricoski.

Albert is survived by children Helen and Robert Pryslak; Stephen and Margaret Gricoski and Albert L. and Denise Gricoski; 11 grandchildren; Rev. Thomas Gricoski, OSB; Marie Pryslak; Jeanie Gricoski, DO; Lorraine Pryslak; Stephen Gricoski; Andrea Youngfleish; Michael Gricoski; Matthew Gricoski; Rachel Gricoski; David Gricoski and Andrew Gricoski; 5 great grandchildren; Selena, Tristan, Jax, Myles and Ripley; several nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the convenience of the family at St. Ann Roman Catholic Church, Frackville with Albert’s grandson Rev. Thomas Gricoski, OSB as celebrant; Interment with Military Honors will be held at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.  Donations can be made in Albert’s name to St. Joseph the Worker Parish Memorial fund, 7 S. Broad Mountain Ave., Frackville, PA  1793. Online photos or memories can be shared with the Gricoski family at www.markjhummelfuneralhome.com

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