Edward T. Grisillo

Edward Theodore Grisillo , 99, of Mt. Pleasant, SC died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015. He was born on Tuesday, June 20, 1916 in Charleston, SC to the late Mabel Johanson and the late Joseph William Grisillo. Edward was the son of the lighthouse keeper and had many adventures at North Island, Georgetown, SC. He started in the Lightship Service prior to the establishment of the U.S. Coast Guard. He went on to serve on Coast Guard ships in Boston, Newfoundland, Greenland, Iceland, Miami and Charleston. Edward was destined to meet Mary Grace while serving with her brother, William, on the USS Savannah. He retired from the U.S. Coast Guard as a Senior Chief Petty Officer after 20 years of service. Edward then worked 30 more years as a Ship Quality Assurance Inspector with the Civil Service and Global Associates. He enjoyed spending time with his family, storytelling of childhood, and time fishing on Sullivan's Island. His family remebers him as a loving husband, father, grandfather and dear friend to many. He retained a sharp mind and keen sense of humor throughout his 99 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Grace Blanchard Grisillo, of Sullivan's Island, SC; six children, Linda M. Jensen (Larry), of Huger, SC, Patty Smith (Dr. David Smith), of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Michael Grisillo (Terry), of Summerton, SC, Ellen Pruitt (Gary), of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Karen Allen (Edward), of James Island, SC, and John Joseph Grisillo (Kathy), of Charleston, SC; Sixteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and many loving neices, nephews and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 28, 2015 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, 1520 Rifle Range Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Stellla Maris Roman Catholic Church on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 12:00 PM with Msgr. Lawrence B McInerny officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The reception will be held immediately after at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Chapel. Memorial donations may be made in his honor to Hospice Center of Charleston, 676 Wando Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464, Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church, 1204 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482, and Bishop England High School, 363 Seven Farms Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com . Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MT PLEASANT, SC (843) 884-3833.

Reception:
The reception will be held immediately after at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Chapel.