Ms. Julie Helen Grocki

Dr. Julie Helen Grocki, age 53, of Johnson City entered into eternal rest with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday (December 7, 2016). Julie was born on January 7, 1963 in West Islip, NY to Stanley Grocki and the late Jean Zapart.

Julie was a 1981 graduate of Lindenhurst High School, Lindenhurst, NY. She was a free spirited person who loved people and was always willing to give of herself to help others.

During Julie’s early years, Julie was an accomplished percussionist performing in many venues. She was a noted performer at New York City’s jazz festivals. After graduating high school, Julie was the percussionist for an up and coming rock band, The Poison Dolly’s; it was during this time the band was chosen as the warm up band for Aerosmith, and taken on tour with them. After this, Julie decided to further her education. She dedicated herself to earning a Bachelors, Masters, and her Doctorate in Psychology at the University of Knoxville, TN. She took joy in working with children and had a heart to serve others. She was an avid biker and hiker, and deeply involved herself in studying religion.

Julie was preceded in death by her mother; paternal grandparents, Louis & Julia Grocki; maternal grandparents, Andrew & Helen Zapart; uncles, Frank Grocki & wife Berniece, Theodore Grocki, Louis Grocki & wife Mary, Edward Grocki & wife Clara; and aunt Betty Grocki Chowka & husband Harry.

Left to cherish her memories are her father, Stanley Grocki; sister, Karen; niece, Kaitlin; uncle, John Grocki; special cousins, second cousins, special friend Maria Insigne and many wonderful friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made in her name to St. Judes Children Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 31805) or by phone at (866)278-5833.

Online condolences may be made to the Grocki family at www.eastlawnkingsport.com. East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park has the honor of serving the Grocki family.