Chad Grout
May 1, 1971 - August 12, 2024
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of Chad Matthew Grout
Born in Lockport, N.Y., Chad's parents provided him a childhood filled with home-cooked meals, family gatherings, hunting, fishing and Little League games. There was an atmosphere of doing life together with grandparents and extended family; inviting friends into the circle.
Chad attended Lockport High School and graduated from the University of Buffalo, where he amused everyone he met with his spirited ways. After landing his first professional job as an occupational therapist in 1996, Chad met Amy and began entertaining her friends and family as well as a long line of his own bosses and coworkers. A succession of medical/sales positions served as an outlet for his intellectual growth and strong desire to excel while always providing for his family. His unfailing work ethic modeled strongly for his own children and others, creating a particularly special connection with one foster child, Will.
Dancing and cooking his way through life, Chad was often creating, building and doing. He ran marathons and ultra-marathons, built anything and everything his family might need and did it all without blinking an eye. Efficiency and effectiveness were natural talents. And although Chad couldn't help but reach destinations ahead of everyone else, he would always circle back.
Until we catch up, Chad, you will be missed beyond measure. You are so loved.
Chad is survived by his wife of 25 years, Amy; children Matthew (Nadya), Faye and Maura; father James Grout; mother and stepfather Elaine and John Wehrlin; brother Tony Grout; sister Gina Goff; nephews Canaan (Tori) Grout and Connor Grout, and niece Kennedy Grout.
In lieu of flowers, Chad's family requests donations in honor to the Prostate Cancer Research Institute.
Elaine & John, we are so sorry to learn of Chad’s passing, actually, we’re shocked. The first time I met Chad, I Dave, remember saying “what a fine young man”. He was very much a gentleman. Please accept our sincere condolences at this very difficult time. Dave Foote & Mary Kay Allen
So sad to hear about Chad’s passing. Our hearts go out to you and the family. We have such fond memories of the 2 of you. Then came the kids! You 2 had such adventurous lives. A big group hug to you all. We’ll see Chad again when it’s our turn to pass into the heavenly realm. Lovingly, Kenny and Carolyn Cybulski, Sam, Joe and Steven Casalinuovo
Reach out to me, cell, 716-395-6854, HugsCC