Joseph Grasso

Joseph Grasso obituary, Peoria, AZ

Joseph Grasso

Joseph Grasso Obituary

Published by Heritage Funeral Chapel - Peoria on Jan. 12, 2013.
Joseph Grasso passed away on January 12, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born in New York, NY on November 12, 1933 to the late Ciro and Guiseppa (Cerro) Grasso. Joseph was an aircraft mechanic for 39 years for Trans World Airlines, working out of New York, Las Vegas, and finally in Phoenix. He was married to his wife, Marie, for 56 years before she passed away on July 1, 2012. His life was dedicated to providing and caring for his family. Joseph served his country by enlisting in the Air Force for eight years. During his enlistment he was in the Korean War. Later in life, Joseph served again through the VFW, The American Legion Post 105, The 40/8 and The Korean War Veterans Association. He is survived by his children, Joseph Jr. (Kim), Victoria (Tony) and Christopher (Margaret); sisters Rosalie Faustini and Beatrice Schembari; grandchildren Kristin, Sarah, Samantha, Nicholas, Toni, Jude, and Gianna. Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday, January 16th from 6-8pm at Heritage Funeral Chapel, 6830 W. Thunderbird Rd. Peoria. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, January 17th at 11AM at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 10815 N. 35th Ave. Phoenix. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joseph's name may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St. Phoenix, AZ 85014.

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January 29, 2013

Chris Grasso posted to the memorial.

January 18, 2013

tom mchugh posted to the memorial.

January 17, 2013

Joe Greenwell posted to the memorial.

Chris Grasso

January 29, 2013

A sincere special thanks to all! Tough thing to lose both parents within 6 months of eachother that was the longest time away from eachother for over 56 years... Great parents, and great memories! Life just won't be the same without them... God bless, and thanks for all your prayers.

tom mchugh

January 18, 2013

I worked with Joe in Phoenix and enjoyed knowing him. true friend.

Joe Greenwell

January 17, 2013

Our sincere condolences from the Greenwell family to yours. My first years in the airline business we my dad's last before retirement, so I got to meet Mr. Grasso quite a few times back then. Mr. Grasso was like the favorite uncle at my dad's work. We were lucky to know him and laugh with him, and he will be missed.

January 17, 2013

To the Grasso family,our sincere condolences.The Katsicoyannis family.

Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Golia

January 17, 2013

Our deepest condolences to all of you. We join in your sorrow...but can't help remember all the giggles in your household. Joe always had a great sense of humor. Quick. I'll always remember that about him. I know Marie and Joe are so happy to be together again. What joy and celebrations are going on in heaven. Can you just imagine... They're looking down on their children and feeling very gratified for a job well done!! Stay close to each other. Love Aunt Gloria and Uncle Tony

Madeline

January 16, 2013

Dear Uncle Joey,
How happy Aunt Marie, Uncle Nicky, Aunt Catherine, Aunt Sarah, Aunt Betty and Aunt Annie were to greet you at the Gates of Heaven! I could only imagine all the food that's being cooked and the card games being played! I know that you would not leave Aunt Marie by herself for too long. Until we all meet again and we are all together at that long dining table in heaven.
Love your Niece,
Madeline

Madeline

January 16, 2013

Dear Uncle Joey,
I can only think of how happy Uncle Nicky, Aunt Catherine, Aunt Sarah, Aunt Annie and Aunt Betty and Aunt Tessie and Aunt Marie were to be at the Gates of Heaven to greet you. The cooking and card games that must be going on ease the pain a little of loosing you! We knew that you would not trust Aunt Marie to be alone before you followed her! May All the Grasso Family Rest in Peace, until we are all together again.
Much Love,
Your Niece Madeline

Shore Family

January 16, 2013

We are thinking of you and your family, please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. We send our prayers and love your way.

January 15, 2013

To Joe from Joe Corello, will have your name added to our church here in Sherwood OR,I worked with you in JFK and PHX, ret in peace

January 15, 2013

My condolence to the family. Allow his fond memories comfort your heart, and the knowledge that all our loved ones will rise again to a peaceful new world.

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