In Memory Of
Eugene T. Gruca
1941
2020
Eugene T. Gruca
December 3, 1941 — November 30, 2020
Eugene T. Gruca (Gene, Butch) passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020, at the age of 78, just three days short of his birthday. Gene passed suddenly after a stroke that led to the discovery of aggressive liver cancer. He was born December 3, 1941, in Hamtramck, Michigan.
He was raised Catholic and attended parochial schools, graduating from Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, Michigan.
In his younger years, Gene was a bodyguard for musical groups such as The Beatles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and many other Motown groups in Detroit, Michigan. He also worked as a foreman at the Chrysler Corporation.
Gene enjoyed fishing year-round, bow and arrow, hunting, gardening, landscaping, and was great with weather predictions.
Gene assisted his Mother in caring for his Dad with Alzheimer's for many years, and he cared for his Mom the last few years before they moved to Orlando, Florida to live with his sister, Marcia.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank G. and Martha M. Gruca. He is survived and loved by his brother, Dr. Paul Gruca (Patricia), sister, Marcia Moncrieff, seven nieces and nephews Julie Dolloff (Barry), Robert Gruca (Melissa), Lisa Wright (Bryan), Christine Schaefer (Dr. Andrew), Dr. Kathy Gruca (Ryan), Tom Gruca, Dr. Michael Moncrieff, and 13 great-nieces and nephews.
Gene was loved by family, friends, and everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.
Per Gene's request, no public service will be held. For family, a memorial service will be planned in the Spring/Summer 2021 in Michigan at the gravesite.
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He was raised Catholic and attended parochial schools, graduating from Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, Michigan.
In his younger years, Gene was a bodyguard for musical groups such as The Beatles, Diana Ross and the Supremes, and many other Motown groups in Detroit, Michigan. He also worked as a foreman at the Chrysler Corporation.
Gene enjoyed fishing year-round, bow and arrow, hunting, gardening, landscaping, and was great with weather predictions.
Gene assisted his Mother in caring for his Dad with Alzheimer's for many years, and he cared for his Mom the last few years before they moved to Orlando, Florida to live with his sister, Marcia.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank G. and Martha M. Gruca. He is survived and loved by his brother, Dr. Paul Gruca (Patricia), sister, Marcia Moncrieff, seven nieces and nephews Julie Dolloff (Barry), Robert Gruca (Melissa), Lisa Wright (Bryan), Christine Schaefer (Dr. Andrew), Dr. Kathy Gruca (Ryan), Tom Gruca, Dr. Michael Moncrieff, and 13 great-nieces and nephews.
Gene was loved by family, friends, and everyone he met. He will be greatly missed.
Per Gene's request, no public service will be held. For family, a memorial service will be planned in the Spring/Summer 2021 in Michigan at the gravesite.
To share a memory of Butch, or leave a special message of condolence for his family, please click the
Share Memories button above.
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