Thomas "Tom" Peter Grgich

June 9, 1948 - October 13, 2018

Thomas “Tom” Peter Grgich , age 70, passed after a long fought battle with cancer on October 13, 2018 in Newark, Ohio. Tom was born on June 9, 1948 in Columbus, Ohio to his late parents Peter and Marie Patricia. He graduated from South High School in 1966 and furthered his studies at Franklin University. Tom worked in real estate for nearly 50 years in the Columbus area as owner of The Castle Company and as an independent broker. He also owned Pete’s Meats in Pickerington where his father butchered. Tom loved the water. He was an avid boater and fisherman, and particularly liked to drink beer while boating and fishing. One of his boats can be found at the bottom of Lake Erie. He loved to run, play tennis, and enjoyed all sports. Tom never failed to share a long story with a stranger or offer up a bad joke to a friend, and always through his ever warm and childish grin. Tom and his former wife, Anna Marie “Annie” Brown, had three daughters during their marriage. Tom is survived by his daughters Stephanie (David) Chrisman, Jennifer (Brandon) Pugh, and Emily Grgich; his three granddaughters, Madison Snipes, Ida and Henli Chrisman; his brother, Peter (Peggy) Grgich; and many aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by this brother, Paul Rade Grgich, and sister Patricia. Mr. Grgich will be buried in a private ceremony with no calling hours. A celebration of life will take place on October 21, from 5 to 8pm, at Rockmill Brewery located at 5705 Lithopolis Rd NW Lancaster, Ohio 43130. All are welcome to attend. Those who wish may donate to their favorite charity in his memory in lieu of flowers.