Frederic Winslow Grannis, Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frederic Winslow Grannis, Sr., 96, of Greentown, died Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at Geisinger CMC in Scranton. He was the loving husband of the late Mary (Turner) Grannis. Born in Staten Island, New York, he was a son of the late Arthur Chester and Rose (Freely) Grannis. A proud Veteran of the United States Army Air Corp and Air Force, Frederic served during WWII as a B24 Pilot Instructor. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Manhattan College and a Law Degree from New York University. He was Vice President of both Blythe and Company and John Nuveen Company on Wall Street, New York. Later, he became Chief Examiner for the New York Stock Exchange and a consultant for Arthur Anderson. At one time, Frederic owned a bike shop and was a marathon cyclist. He is survived by his sons, Dr. Frederic Winslow Grannis, Jr. and his wife, Patricia of Long Beach, California; Edward Turner Grannis and his wife, Monica of Paso Robles, California; daughter, Polly Arosemena of Promised Land; nine grandchildren, Frederic, Jennifer, Luke, Jessica, Maggie, Che, Farah, Eden, and Jeremy; and several nieces and nephews. Frederic was preceded in death by his brother, Arthur Grannis and sister, Evelyn Grannis. There will be a viewing from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 10 at Bolock Funeral Home, 6148 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco. Reverend Rebecca A. Barnes will conduct a service at 2:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at noon Wednesday, January 11 at St. Mary's Cemetery, 283 Beachview Ave., Manahawkin, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Promised Land Sportsman's Association, 901 Route 390, Greentown, Pa 18426 or the Promised Land Volunteer Fire Co. & Ambulance Corps., PO Box 420, Greentown, Pa 18426.