Eileen T. Gricius of Holland died peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was 83.

Born in Philadelphia, Eileen was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Gricius, daughter of the late James E. and Mary Ellen McNulty McTamany and mother of the late Charles A. Gricius, Jr., and sister of the late James E. McTamany and Catherine A. McGowan

Eileen was a resident of Holland for the past 30 years; she was a graduate of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls. Class of 1949. Eileen was a woman of conviction, she focused her energy on helping people, and she served as Director of Volunteers at St. Mary Medical Center for over 25 years and the American Red Cross, Philadelphia Chapter for over 8 years. She dedicated her spare time to helping all those in need. Eileen was a avid reader of current events and a full time Phillies fan. She will be sadly missed by all who came to know and love her.

Eileen is survived by her loving children Kathleen T. Pecura and her husband Robert, Suzanne M. Guralnick and her husband Mark S. She is also survived by 2 dear grandchildren Brittany Lynn and Tara Eileen and 2 great grandchildren Charles Emmett and Benjamin Beckedahl and a future great granddaughter. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Friday May 15, from 11:45 am until her Funeral Mass 1:15 pm at the Church of St. Andrew 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Aide for Friends c/o St. Andrews Church 81 Swamp Rd. Newtown, PA. 18940 or Sisters of Mercy 511 Montgomery Ave. Merion Station, PA 19066.