Obituary of Dennis J. Grolley

Dennis J. "Tuna" Grolley, 64, a resident of Ruckytucks Rd., Stillwater passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer at Saratoga Hospital in the loving company of his wife and daughters. Born May 20, 1951 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony "Shiek" and Kathryn "Kaye" Grolley. Denny was a graduate of Schuylerville High School. He retired from Pepsi Co. in Latham where he was a territorial sales manager for 30 years. After his retirement, he was employed by County Waste, Casella, MBI, the Battenkill Country Club and Schuylerville Central School where he was well appreciated by both coworkers and students. Denny was the beloved husband of Mary Jordan, and father of two daughters, Katie Mae Nusca, wife of Billy Nusca and Roxanne Grolley, girlfriend of Jonathan Karkotsky. He is also survived by his brother Jerry Grolley, his twin sister Donna Porlier, sister Kathy Weils; and several nieces and nephews. He loved spending time with his family. He was an avid golfer, a member of the Battenkill Country Club, and a Harley rider. Denny had an undeniable gift of bringing a smile to everyone he met. The outpouring of support during his illness from friends both new and old confirmed that he was truly a great man. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10am Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Notre Dame-Visitation Church with Rev. Martin Fisher, officiating. A spring burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday from 4-6pm at Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville. Memorials can be made in his memory to Saratoga Hospital, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis TN 38105.