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Dorothy Grasso Obituary

Of Lawrence, July 8, age 81, wife of Rosario Grasso. Loving mother of Frances Toomey of Groton, Alfred Grasso of FL, Michael Grasso of CA, Paul Grasso of NY, Nancy Pedersen of England, & Thomas Grasso of Somerville. Grandmother and aunt of many. Sister of Helen Sapuppo & husband Mike of Andover, Viola Roscigno & husband Vito, Eileen Pellegrino, sister-in-law of Domenica Grasso, all of Lawrence. Family and friends may call on Friday, July 11, 2008 from 3-5 pm & 6-8 pm at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley St., METHUEN, MA 01844. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday July 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM at the Corpus Christi Parish at Holy Rosary Church, 35 Essex Street, Lawrence MA. Burial will follow at Bellevue Cemetery, 170 May St., Lawrence MA 01841. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Merrimack Valley Visiting Nurses Assoc., 360 Merrimack St., Bld. 9, Lawrence MA 01843 or Mt. Auburn Hospital, Development Office, Attn: Oncology Fund, 330 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge MA 02138. Please visit our online guestbook at cataudellafh.com.
Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 10, 2008.

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Elizabeth Infante

October 13, 2008

It was very sad for me to learn of Dorothy's passing.Homewatch Caregivers informed me today.She was a bright,caring person, who enjoyed to talk, and go through all her pictures. She was so proud of all her children, and always had great stories to tell.I'm so sorry for the Grasso's family loss.Dorothy was a great woman with great courage and history.

Micki LeBlanc

July 24, 2008

Ro.
We are so sorry about your lost.
We were on vacation.
We just found out now.
Come by sometime.
Love,
Micki & Denise
Lazarus House.

Dan P.

July 23, 2008

Dear Tom,

I'm so sorry for you and for your family, but also taking comfort from Bruce's description of your mom's passing with all of you gathered together to share her final days. I remember several wonderful moments in your parents' kitchen where your mom always treated me, in her own wonderful way, with great caring and kindness. Please know that I'm thinking all good thoughts for her and for all of you.

Much love,

Emily Marden

July 23, 2008

Dear Tom,

Our thoughts are with you at this time. So sorry to hear about your mother. Bruce's written tribute you sent us is so wonderful and warm; it is truly a joy to share his appreciation of your mother.

Again, our hearts and thoughts are with you,

Emily and Roger

Karen Jacobsen

July 17, 2008

Dear Paul and family,
May you all find strength and love among each other during this very sad time. I'm so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing.

Karen Jacobsen

Paul & Mary Snow

July 12, 2008

Dear Rosario & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Dorothy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dave DeFillippo

July 11, 2008

Ro and Grasso family,

The prayers and thoughts of the entire Central Catholic High School community are with you at this difficult time. When CCHS reflects on the families that have shown great support to our school and left a legacy of love at CCHS, the Grasso family is one of the very best. Be consoled in knowing Dorothy is "not lost", because you all know where she is...in the loving embrace of her savior, Jesus, and His mother, Mary. And one day you will see her again.....

With love and prayers,

Dave DeFillippo
Principal
Central Catholic High Schol

MIKE & ANGELA HARTY

July 10, 2008

DEAR RO & CHILDREN, Mike and I WERE SORRY TO READ OF DOTTIES PASSING. SHE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF HER ESP. WHEN I BABYSAT FOR YOU BOTH.PLEASE EXTEND OUR SINCERE SYMPATHY TO ALL YOUR CHILDREN FOR US AND YOU WILL ALL BE IN OUR PRAYERS SINCERELY.MIKE & ANGELA HARTY

Steven Pellegrino

July 10, 2008

Uncle Ro and Cousin's Fran, Al, Michael, Paul, Nancy and Tom, I wanted to let you know that Katheen and I are thinking of you all at this time. I have so so many fond memories growing up together in Lawrence; Christmas eve parties, cook outs, beach parties, playing sports, and vacations and I remember the laughter and good times we all had and the many funny stories that somehow centered around Auntie's activities. Aunt Dolly was such a big part of our family and we will miss her very much. Thru the years Aunt Dolly overcame many health challenges and never failed to miss a family event; celebrating graudations, weddings, births of new family members and no one could keep her away from the family Christmas eve party. I do believe her greatest joy was her family and was so very proud of you all. As I keep Aunt Dolly in my prayers she is fondly remebered with much love and respect and am grateful for her kindness and love she always bestowed upon me and my family . You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

With much Love,
Cousin Steve, Kathleen, Olivia and Michael

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