Anthony F. Grosso

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Anthony Grosso Obituary

Name: Visitation for Anthony F. Grosso
Start: 2017-02-27T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-02-27T21:00:00.000Z
Location: O'Brien Funeral Home

Anthony F. Grosso

AGE: 79 • Wall

Anthony Frank Grosso Sr. 79, of Wall, NJ died Friday, February 24, 2017 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Asbury Park, Anthony moved to Wall 44 years ago. He began his career in the post office at age 18, working through various positions before becoming Post Master of the Asbury Park Post Office in 1983. Anthony was a member of NARFE National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association and NAPUS National Association of Postmasters. He took on a second job in order to pay for his children's college education at Sterns in Seaview Square Mall. Anthony was a parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Asbury Park. He was a member of the Wall/Asbury Elks, and the American Legion Wall/Neptune. He was also a member of the Wall Lions Club where he was a past president. Anthony was a coach for North Wall Little League and Wall Soccer Club.

Anthony was predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara Ann Grosso, his daughter Kathleen Grosso, his siblings; George Grosso, Joseph Grosso, Carmen Grosso, Theresa Grosso, and Victoria Driscoll. Surviving are his children; Lisa Grosso-Mancz and her husband Joseph of Brick, NJ, Denise DeSane and her husband David of Ocean, NJ, Dr. Anthony F. Grosso Jr. of Fleetwood, PA, and his 5 grandchildren; Ryan DeSane, Anna DeSane, Michael Mancz, Dylan DeSane, and Anthony Grosso III.

Visiting will be Monday, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the O'Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. A Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Asbury Park, NJ. Burial will follow in St. Anne Cemetery, Wall. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall Street Eatontown, NJ 07724.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Feb. 26, 2017.

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Jeannie Iannuzzi

May 1, 2017

You are the best,precious and sweet,kind hearted dear friend,l will remember your kindnesses toward me and my family over the years ,as our mailman,and a dear friend to me at Sterns dept. Store!You always had a sweet smile that warmed my heart ,and made the day and made my day brighter with your witty. And cute personality and inspirational advice and thoughtfulness! I was so happy that , l was able to chat with you over the phone and when, l said God bless you and l love you , you said it back to me with the love of your Savior and best friend! The HOLY SPIRIT ,PUT IT ON MY HEART THROUGH A DEAR FRIEND OF MINE,WITH A message that said this,you are the best! You would always say that to me and all! L will miss you ,Tony,Anthony!xo,xo,xo!!!! IT makes me sad ,that I Didnot get a chance to visit you in person or was aware of your passing on to heaven until now,but you were always in my prayers and heart, along with your loving family! Till we meet again in paradise,l love you ! Your friend, Jeannie from ocean,n.j.

Mary Jane Pozarycki

March 10, 2017

Mr. Grosso hired me in 1977, a transfer from Bradley Beach. He ran a tight ship. When he was a supervisor everybody worked. Very efficient, knew the job. No matter where there was a problem, whether in-office or on the window he handled it. He knew the regulations but also had compassion for the individual issues. As Postmaster, he left big shoes to fill...a tough act to follow. Job well done. Rest in Peace Mr. Grosso.

Denise Schoenfeld

March 4, 2017

Mr.Grasso hired me back in 1984.
He was a wonderful man,always treated me like family. I was thankful that he gave me the opportunity. My condolences to his family.
Rest in Peace......you were always my favorite PM

February 27, 2017

The feeling for other people, knowing, interested, helping that is the way I can describe my classmate from Grammar to High. I know the Lord has a special place for him. Let us all reach out to one another in his memory. Marie Corbo

Larry Stine

February 27, 2017

When I started working on the boardwalk at 5th Avenue pavilion in 1956, Sonny was the person I was replacing to work the soda fountain. He showed me how to make all the items; sodas, milk shakes, sundaes, etc. We spent many hours as co-workers that summer and future summers.

Murray Rubin

February 26, 2017

Anthony was my friend of many years. We attended Asbury Park High School together and also served on the Class of 55 Reunion Committee.

He was a great man with a friendly smile and a kind word for everyone with whom he came into contact. He will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to the members of his family.

Murray Rubin
APHS Class of 1955

Pat and Tom Shebell

February 26, 2017

Condolences to the entire family. Anthony had a smile and hello for everyone. He will long be remembered fondly as an APHS guy even though he lived in Wall all those years.

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