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Alice Grosso Obituary

Alice Grosso, of Norristown, on February 12, 2013. Age 93. A resident of Sabal Palm Village in Tamarac, FL for 30 years where she ran the condo association for many years and was very active in her church, Our Lady Queen of Heaven. Beloved wife of the late, Vincent Grosso. Survived by her daughter, Alice Chiaravalloti (Francis) and her son, John Grosso (Judy), 3 grandchildren: Domenick (Tiffany), Amy (Seth), and Estelle, one great granddaughter, Sofia. A memorial mass will be held on Friday, February 15th at 10:00 am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Marshall and Buttonwood Sts. Norristown, PA 19401. www.kirkandniceinc.com

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Published by The Times Herald from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Alice Grosso

Sponsored by Her nephew, Tom Alba.

15 Entries

Alice in 1954 (courtesy of her daughter, Alice)

Tom Alba

October 23, 2014

Alice, as the Maid of Honor at her sister Dorothy's Wedding - Jan-4-1942

Tom Alba

April 20, 2013

(l-r) Alice and her sister Anne c.1925

Tom Alba

April 20, 2013

Tom Alba

April 19, 2013

Today would have been her 94th Birthday. In honor of her memory, I have arranged for this Guest Book to remain on-line indefinitely.

Robert Alba

April 2, 2013

OK,.. I'll begin here. I had spent hours digging up old photos saved on my computer's hard drive to extract those photos I found of Aunt Alice. Sorry, there are none of her alone, since all photos taken were group shots of our family partaking in the usual fun we indulged in... which is fine when thinking about this. This should be a tribute to her wonderful life lived and celebrating it as such.
Below are some photos to scroll down through of special times we shared. I hope you can appreciate these photos as much as I do, but then again, I was actually there for the experience so my appreciation has become a “Golden Memory!” I'd also like to give “special thanks” to Aunt Alice for “special treatment” she gave me back in the Winter of 1995 and 1996 when I came to rent at Sabal Palm just like a “Snow Bird!” Understand that Sabal Palm was an “Adult Community” strictly for those of 55 years and older. And I was not! At that time, Aunt Alice was the “chief” in charge as Board of Director President, and made an exception for me as to “look the other way” and just let it go for me to rent a studio apt. there. I'm sure she got some flack from another associate who shared the same “board of director's office” at Sabal Palm. So I know Aunt Alice went to bat for me under the circumstances, and I thank you for that Aunt Alice, for at the time it was a wonderful welcome you made me feel. And other than making my back to back “Double Winter Snowbird Seasonal Stays,” at Sabal Palm as charming as it would be in those days, I'd have to say I'm certain that there's a diversity of experiences
that each of you have to share as well with Aunt Alice. Some of these computer photos go back as far as the mid-1990's, making them approx.18 years old! Upon extracting those computer photos of Aunt Alice, I had viewed thousands of computer family photos that made me feel as though I just stepped out of a time machine with seeing ALL our family members & friends with ALL those special occasions we partook of. Wow! And realize these were ONLY the computer
photos, since there are literally hundreds more of “actual hard copy photos” (the kind you hold in your hand) taken of soooooo many episodes during my time here in Florida and elsewhere. So much of an enriched life they lived,.. it's no wonder the label given to them was “The Greatest Generation!”
As the old saying goes,.. “a picture is worth a thousand words,” so there are volumes that can be spoken of from those memories shown below. Enjoy,.. In memory of my late, great Aunt Alice.
And below was the last time I saw Aunt Alice on a visit to her daughter Alice's home back on May 22nd, 2011. Upon leaving from my visit, and walking out the front door, I remembered thinking that this was the last time I'd probably see Aunt Alice with a heartfelt lump in my throat.
My last kiss to my dearest Aunt who I'll remember for all the lovely memories she provided me,.. as a child
growing up in Brooklyn, and visiting her home on 68th St. in Bensonhurst,.. doing the “hokie pokie” in that
wonderfully finished basement I remembered having holiday parties at like Thanksgiving & New Years Eve,..
the many festivities she attended from parties my parents threw in our Bergen Beach home, that eventually progressed
to Sunny South Florida where the daily dinners, afternoon cocktail parties, holiday parties, birthday celebrations, recreational outings, poolside activities & relaxation, etc. that continued strong till she lost her sight and was unable to live alone caring for herself that she did so for several years before returning to Pa. for her final resting place.
God Bless Aunt Alice,.. you were always a pleasure to be with and always wore a smile on your face no matter how heavy the cross became to bear. You'll be missed dearly for all the joy in life you gave to our family. May you rest in peace and
be rejoined with the Heavenly Family of your loved ones from this life known to us. With Eternal Love & Appreciation To You Aunt Alice,... Your Always Loving Nephew Robert.

Linda Nicosia Byrne

March 25, 2013

I used to call every week or every other week to talk to Aunt Alice. I found out that she was sent to a nursing home. This was understandable because no one could take care of her at home as she was always falling. It made me ill thinking of her there. I called the house a couple of weeks ago and was told that I couldn't call the nursing home as she didn't know anyone and was not making sense. So I left it at that. When I called Alice this morning to ask how her mother was she told me she passed away on Tuesday the 12th ... Aunt Alice was like a second mother to me and spent 20 years in Florida with her and included her in all my family events. Consoled her when she went blind - there with her when Uncle Vinny passed and so many other things she was there for me. I'm distraught over her death even though I new it was coming. God bless her soul!
Linda Nicosia Byrne - 2/17/13

Nick Alba

March 24, 2013

Sorry to hear this... Aunt Alice was a wonderful woman, Linda's godmother, part of our family and part of our growing up. May she rest in peace, and may we all remember her for the sweet person who she was. We will all always have memories of her love and kindness, and the role she played in all our lives from our earliest childhood. So many holidays in her basement, Uncle Vinnie and his duck. Aging is a sad process, and challenging for caretakers. No one know this more than you Linda. Let's just cherish the good memories, take inspiration from them, and live with kindness to all.
Nick J. Alba - 2/17/13

Tom Marano

March 21, 2013

I just wanted to say that Aunt Alice will be missed; she was my Godmother. Even though we all haven't been together in one place in along time, I do remember when we all used to get together in Brooklyn, it was always a great time.We all love you. RIP Aunt Alice.
Your Godson, Tommy Marano - 3/2/13

Robert C. Alba

March 21, 2013

Thank you Jean Anne,
I do remember & have those photos when we saw each other last at Uncle Mike's home with your sister Mary as well. Oddly enough, I was cleaning out some drawers about a week or so ago when I came across a group photo of us all posing on the outside pool deck along with Aunt Alice,.. and momentarily I thought of her and wondered how she was doing. Now I realize at that moment upon reflecting, she was either dying or had just passed through the gates of Heaven with our deceased loved ones. I suppose now for many of our beloved family members there has been a reunion in there new heavenly home, celebrating and perhaps awaiting the arrival one day when we'll all be reunited. In any event, I believe they are ALL in a better place now. May all rest in peace.
God Bless and thanks for your thoughtful email
With Love, Cousin Robert
Robert C. Alba - 2/18/13

Jean Anne Laresch Riordan

March 21, 2013

When I first got my computer and learned how to use it, I e-mailed cousin Alice--told her how much we loved Aunt Alice and I would love to keep in contact with Aunt Alice and her family. I told her that Aunt Alice always made us feel part of our family when we visited Grandma Laresch from St. Joseph's Home. Aunt Alice came with Grandma on visiting Sundays. When we were adults, and on our own, all our Aunts, including your Mom & Dad [Dorothy Laresch Alba and Sal Alba] and Uncle Mike invited us to visit them in their Floridian home when we visited my sister, Mary, at her 'snow bird 'home in winter. We had lots of fun and many stories were told of 'yester-years'! Of course my wedding Day was one of them. Your Dad baked our cake and all were there. You are right, Tom [Alba], Aunt Alice IS in a better place. I'm so SORRY that she was failing and we knew nothing about her condition. I'm sure my hubby John would have taken me to see her.
Take care of yourself, Tom and all my cousins too.
Love, your cousin, Jean Anne
Jean Anne Laresch Riordan - 2/18/13

Mary Laresch Lanzone

March 21, 2013

So sorry to hear about Aunt Alice - good of you to inform me. I always felt I resembled her and my twin Jean - Aunt Anne. They were beautiful people-all the Laresch's. Thanks for keeping in touch Tom - God Bless - Mary
Mary Laresch Lanzone - 2/17/13

Dorothy Phelan Marano Courtenay

March 21, 2013

My sister Joan just called me to tell me about Aunt Alice's death. It's very sad that her last years were so bad. I remember the times when we were kids that they all were dancing and having fun on the holidays at grandma's house. ----To all of my wonderful cousins---this tribute to Aunt Alice has not only paid tribute to a wonderful person but has, after her death, started a communication among all of us who had the joy of loving her and knowing the fun we all had as children growing up in her presence. Aunt Alice was also the godmother of my son, Tom Marano. When I think back, I am sorry that I missed some of the precious moments that happened because I lost contact with some of you. However I'm sorry that something like this brought us together but happy for the chance to commuicate. We will always love Aunt Alice for the happiness she brought to us and know that she is loking down with a smile on her face. Love to all of you---Always---
Dorothy Phelan Marano Courtenay - 2/21/13

Linda Byrne

February 25, 2013

We are truly sorry upon hearing of our beloved aunt's demise. She was the most caring and passionate person we'
ve ever known and she will be missed by her family in Arizona. Linda, John Carol, Donna and Jay.

The Weding of Alice Laresch and Vincent Grosso -1947

Tom Alba

February 20, 2013

Thank goodness for search engines that helped us find this on Legacy.com. We would have attended the Memorial Mass, had we known about it. At least we can leave this message on the Guest Book. I will notify our other Laresch family cousins of this Guest Book. I have been in touch with them and we all share in the loss of our beloved Aunt Alice. She was truly a wonderful, one of a kind person

February 15, 2013

Alice, Fran,Dom, Amy & Family. We are very sorry for your loss. Grandmom was a very nice woman and funny as well. Alice, you did beyond your call as a daughter in taking care of your mom, you should have no regrets and know that your mom is looking down at you and will always be there for you, just as you were for her. With our Love and Prayers, George, Debbie Brooke & Conrad.

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