BORN

1939

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Blount & Curry Funeral Home - Macdill Chapel

605 S MACDILL AVE

Tampa, Florida

Alfonso Griego Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 12, 2017.

Griego, Alfonso R.



77, of Tampa, passed away on Wednesday, January 11th surrounded by family at his home. He was born in Clayton, New Mexico. Alfonso joined the US Air Force and attended college on the GI Bill. Alfonso and his wife lived all over the United States throughout Alfonso’s military career and came to Tampa in 1969. After retiring from the USAF, Alfonso worked for the US Postal Service for 16 years and retired in 2002. Alfonso loved cars, football, laughing, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Raymond Michael; daughter, Teresa Ann; parents, Paul and Fedalina Griego. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Bernice Griego; daughters, Bernadette Hogsett (Chris), and Veronica Griego; grandchildren: Christina Needham (Shane), Michael Webb (Lauren), Leena Griego, Stephen Webb (Sarah), Daniel Hogsett, Jessica Waddle (Beau), and Raylin Griego; great-grandchildren: Mercedes Thompson, Kaileeann Wagner, Timothy Wagner Jr., Isaac Waddle; foster grandchild, Kim Mathews (Casey); foster great-grandchildren, Julia and Cailyn Mathews; and he was one of ten siblings. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 19th from 10-11 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 605 S. MacDill Ave with a funeral service to follow at 11am followed by interment at Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Visit the family’s online guestbook at www.blountcurrymacdill.com

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January 18, 2017

Jerry Portillos

Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Aunt Bernice, Bernadette, Veronica and family. Uncle Fonse will be greatly missed and will have a special place in our hearts. Sorry we were unable to the attend the funeral but will be with you in our hearts, Love Jerry and Becky Portillos

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January 17, 2017

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Praying That Gods Healing Touch Will Comfort And Strengthen You Now And In The Days AHEAD. WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY Mary Justiniano

January 17, 2017

Belva Griego

My prayers are with the entire Griego families, May God keep you in the palms hands and give you peace and happiness.

January 17, 2017

Andrew Parnell

So sorry for the passing of Al. My prayers are with the family.

January 17, 2017

Scott Burkett

My sincerest condolences to the entire Griego family. It is never easy to lose the family patriarch and words can't always ease the pain. Please know the family is in my daily prayers.

January 16, 2017

Dema webb

Our sincere condolences, thoughts and prayers to you and the family, you all have a very special place in my heart.

January 16, 2017

May God welcome you home Al and look after the family that remains behind. We knew you for almost 50 wonderful years and you will truly be missed>

Matt and Mary Wilbur

January 16, 2017

God's blessings on you Al,and your loving family. You will be missed.
Toni and Bart Supple

January 14, 2017

My thoughts and prayers are with Berniece and all the Griego family. May Alfonso Rest In Peace.
Josie Gaona Joens, Montrose, Co

January 13, 2017

Jessie Lucero

So sorry to hear about Alfonso our prayers are with you Bernice and the kids rest in peace my brother

January 13, 2017

Gilbert Vasquez

So Sorry for your Loss, our condolence to Bernice and Family members.

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