He was the son of Madeline McLaughlin and David Grillo, Sr. He leaves to remember him, his beloved wife of 65 years, Marcia Bryant Grillo; his daughters, Laurie (Walter) Bennett, Leslie (Dave) Marinaccio, and Tara (Robert) Granfield; his son David Joel (Kathleen) Grillo; and five grandchildren, Jamie Lee Brandi, Alan David Bennett, Wade David Grillo, Kendra Lee Grillo, and Kaylee Bryant Granfield. He also leaves his sister, Lois Grillo Shields.
Born in New Haven, on July 8, 1936, Dave grew up in West Haven and graduated from the UCONN School of Pharmacy in 1959. He owned and operated Taylor's Pharmacy in New Haven for many years. After retirement, he and Marcia enjoyed travelling the U.S. and abroad. They were both avid fans of UCONN Basketball, especially the Women's team, and the Boston Red Sox.
Dave truly loved his family and was happiest when surrounded by loved ones. He was a wonderful husband, father, and friend to many. He and Marcia were happily married and perfect soulmates.
Services will be private, but guests are invited to sign the online guest book, visit www.swanfuneralhomeoldsaybrook.com. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to Davis Phinney Foundation: https://secure2.convio.net/dpf/site/Donation2;jsessionid=00000000.app274a?1400.donation=form1&df_id=1400&mfc_pref=T&NONCE_TOKEN=CF55370FEDEB523A7E32A0345F3C15DB
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