Rita Grasso

Rita Grasso obituary, St. Louis, MO

Rita Grasso

Rita Grasso Obituary

Visit the John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home - South City Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Rita Grasso (nee Martines) entered into rest on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the age of 83.

Rita was the best aunt a person could have.  Being one out of 13 siblings, she has many nieces and nephews in Sicily and the United States that will miss her dearly.  Born in Sicily, she married Rosario and moved to the states to run a Pizza Parlor with him.  She was a kind and loving woman and be dearly missed by all.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm @ Saints Peter & Paul Catholic Cemetery, 7030 Gravois Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63116. 

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

John L. Ziegenhein & Sons Funeral Home - South City Chapel

7027 Gravois Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63116

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