Grace Marie DiDomenico (nee: Sgro), Age 80, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2022. She was born on October 16, 1942, to John and Louise Sgro. She grew up in the Cleveland area and later became a schoolteacher at Patrick Henry Grade School. Grace then became a counselor for Shaker Heights Board of Education. Grace and Louis met and married in 1980. Students and staff referred to her as “Mrs. D”. Grace and Lou resided in Beachwood, OH and upon Grace’s retirement, resided in Chardon, OH. She was the co-owner and manager, with Louis, at the Heritage Hills Campground in Thompson. Grace lived her Catholic faith daily. She was involved in St. Mary’s prayer line and many other ministries. Grace will be missed by many loyal friends and her beloved companions, Mamma Kitty, Miss Grey, and Four Socks.
She is survived by her husband Louis of 42 years; siblings, Annette (Tony) Pizzino, Louise (Charles) Russo; nieces and nephew, Marianne, Diane (Roland), Christine, John (Cristi), Joanne and Julie (Kurt); Great nieces and nephews, Julie, Elizabeth, Michael, and Daniel.
Grace was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Josephine (Tom) LoCastro and two nephews Anthony and Tommy.
Family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 12, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St, Chardon OH. Followed by the Mass of Christian Burial to begin at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the church. A private family burial will be held at All Souls Cemetery.
Family request that contributions be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St. Chardon, OH 44024.
A special thank you for the loving care, Grace received at the Seidman Center, Geauga Hospital and Hospice of Western Reserve.
Arrangements were made by the Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon, Ohio. Information and condolences on-line at www.burrservice.com.