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PETER S. GRASSO

FUNERAL HOME

Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals

262 Beach Street

Revere, Massachusetts

PETER GRASSO Obituary

GRASSO, Peter S. Of Saugus, formerly of Chelsea, went home to Jesus October 30, 2014. Beloved husband of Bina (Giammarino) Grasso with whom he shared 66 years of marriage. Loving father of Louise Grasso of Brockton, Anthony Grasso of N. Reading, Loretta Mastalerz and her husband Jay of Lynnfield, and Peter Grasso Jr. and his wife Deborah of VA. Dear brother of Antoinetta DeVincent of Peabody and the late Louis and Louise Grasso. Cherished grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Late US Army Veteran WW II, Funeral and services are private. For online guest book, www.vazzafunerals.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for PETER GRASSO

23 Entries

Richard Borgatti

November 7, 2014

My condolences to the Grasso family.

Kim Lepito

November 7, 2014

"Puppy", words cannot express how much it meant to always look out in the crowd and see you there. You never missed an event for me or my kids in my whole life. You took so much pride in us, and loved us and protected us all. You were so selfless, always putting us first and making sure we were safe and our bellies were full. :) Countless Sunday dinners, birthdays & Holidays we all packed into Nana & Papa's house for feasts fit for an army. Memories we will always treasure! I am your first grandaughter/grandchild and you and Nana always lovingly referred to me as your "first thrill" and/or "numero uno". :) I can still hear you yelling to Nana, "Bina, numero uno is on the phone." My 3 kids and I will forever miss you, until we meet again, my precious Papa we love you so much!!

Nella

November 7, 2014

I would like to express my condolences to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers to all.

BARBRA Chandronet

November 7, 2014

Words can never express the sorrow everyone feels for you and your family. Know that you are loved and being thought of every day.

November 7, 2014

Dear Loretta and family,
your Dad and our Dad grew in the Lord together at a men's Bible study....the Word and the fellowship shared between these men at that study was a wonderful time. Love and forever neighbors in heart...The Leclairs

karen conrad

November 7, 2014

Loretta Jay and family, our deepest sympathy. We at Lightning Lube from our customers who adored him, and all his co-workers, who were blessed to have known a man of such kindness and love. our hearts and prayers go out to you all, god bless

Thomas and Deborah Wohlgemuth

November 6, 2014

Loretta Jay Mrs Grasso and family,
Tom and I were very sad when we heard about your dads passing.
We wanted to express our condolences to you. What a lucky man he was to have all the support of you and your children in time of need. You were always there for him day and night as were your children. He will be in our
Prayers. Over the years you have told us how wonderful of a father and grand father he was. such a great loss.
You are in our prayers
Much love
Thomas and Deborah wohlgemuth

November 6, 2014

We all would like to send our condolences to you and your family in this time of need. We will continue to keep your family in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you. From all of us at Trinity Auto Center and Trinity Express Lube.

Christmas together!

Loretta Mastalerz

November 6, 2014

In my mom's word's, his wife Bina Grasso, "He was my sweetheart"! My mom and dad still kissed, held hands, gave each other "that smile"! Their 66th Anniversary was the day after he died! My mom, though her heart was broken, has the peace of knowing her husband my dad, is in glory! He is with Jesus, not because he was the most devoted father, grandfather, and husband! Not because he did so much for everyone and never "bragged" about it! Not because he was loved by "everyone" who met him, but because my dad knew as wonderful as he was, he still made mistakes. My dad asked Jesus to be his Savior, he thanked Him for dying on the cross for him, he came to Jesus humbly. You would never ever hear my dad say "I did this, or I did that"..... yet he did too much for so many! He blessed the customers at my buisness in Chelsea, and there is a Holy Spirit and cross on my sign as well, thanks for reminded me Peter, because dad wanted it!!!! For those of you who knew my brother Anthony, after his accident, my father took care of him at home until his heart attack in 1992! Never complained just did whatever he had to do! You left me in charge to take care of both mom and Anthony......I could never be as wonderful as you, you are my hero because you were "selfless", you never worried about you.....never! You were a true example of a Christian! It's a week ago today, you left your mark on my children, and grandchildren, the bond you shared has left them heartbroken, but proud to have been your grandchildren! Mom's faith in Jesus is getting her through as well.....she has a peace of knowing where her "sweetheart" is! As I was writing this, your good friend Gus called, to remind me dad, how at the gates, Jesus said to you, "Well done, oh good and faithful servant"......well done daddy, well done!

Christmas at my house

Loretta Mastalerz

November 5, 2014

mom and dad, Anthonys banquet

Loretta Mastalerz

November 5, 2014

dad and I

November 5, 2014

Dad with family

Peter Grasso Jr.

November 5, 2014

Dad's 80th Birthday

Peter Grasso Jr.

November 5, 2014

Picture of my Mom & Dad during his 80th Birthday

Peter Grasso Jr.

November 5, 2014

My father was one the best role models that I could ever ask for. He was a great father and a loving husband to my mom [for 66-years]. He was all about family and one of the most selfless persons I have ever known. He was and will forever be my "Pop" and my friend. He was also the one who created the concept of Trinity Auto Center, whereby touching thousands of lives in the process for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Brought up in the Great Depression, he valued life and had a passion for those in need. In World War II, he fought and protected our freedoms from tyranny; being drafted at age 17 as a senior in High School. At the end of the war [1948] and while completing his service in Mississippi, he was credited in saving two African American children from certain drowning; pulling their lifeless bodies out of a river and administering first aid. Without fanfare and not even an editorial written of his heroics, he would often use that story as life lesson to his children to the value of life. My father was a doer of the Word of God. He lived his faith by his action and not by just his words. He valued ALL people as being in the image of their maker and demonstrated it in his life and how he brought up his children.
My father Loved Jesus and is with Jesus today.

In 1994, I wanted to open a business that would be a lighthouse, a place of integrity that reflects the values of our maker. It was my Father who asked me to name the business "Trinity Express Lube", which now includes "Trinity Auto Center". He asked me to honor the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit in one name. Today Trinity Auto Center now serves as a memorial to my best friend and my dad. Your legacy lives on Dad. I am looking forward to the day that I will be reunited with you in Glory Pop.
I am privileged and proud to carry your name.
To my Sister Loretta, I also want to take a moment to thank you for all the times you have catered to Dad's needs during the many times he was rushed to the hospital – especially during the last 6-months. Although I was flying in and out of VA to be by his side, you were on the front-lines every day. You were always “Johnny on the Spot” Loretta. I will never forget the care you have given dad to include the long days and nights you spent by his side, while also taking care of mom at the same time. Likewise, there was no fanfare in your actions. You exemplified the Love of Dad and the Father by your actions, which spoke volumes more than mere words could ever possibly convey.

To my Dad, you will always be missed on this earthly plain. However, I rejoice in knowing it is not goodbye but as you have said often, “Catch you Later”.
Love you,
Peter Jr.

Louise Grasso

November 5, 2014

Louise Grasso

November 4, 2014

A Tribute to My Dad Peter Grasso......
Thank you for your love, your encouragement, your love for my children and grandchildren Have so many wonderful memories with you and my mom at church, your home our favorite restaurants, Parties at my brother Anthonys with my family & friends My children Jodi, Jaime and Christy as well as your great-grands Jenna, Cassidy, T.J.,Sophia, Bella, Ava and Emma loved you so much. This will be the first football game I will be watching without you Dad but I know you will be watching from heaven. I would laugh with you and the nurses when I would come up and visit you and they would comment "Okay Peter ready your spa treatment" I would massage your feet and pray for you to feel better daddy but after many weeks of doing that a week ago today as we were watching the game at the hospital you looked at me in a way I had never seen before and kept patting my arm and saying: "I love you Louise you know I love you so much" I just knew that you wanted to go home to be with the Lord Daddy and when I kissed you on the forehead and called you my "Little Italian Hero" I got a weak smile but it was the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. Dad your great grandson Gianni is about to be born today and I know you are smiling down on all of us.............It was an honor to be your daughter Dad and there is a special part of my heart that will always be reserved for you...........My sweetheart my father.............
I will love you always! Louise

Dad and I, my wedding

Loretta Mastalerz

November 3, 2014

Lauren Kristin Kim and Loretta,
So Sorry for your loss. May God Bless you all through this difficult time.
With deepest Sympathy
Deb Addario

November 2, 2014

Deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family of Peter Grasso, a fine gentleman, husband, father, grandfather, and military war hero and for the wonderful legacy he left you; May The Good Lord God Bless, Comfort, Guide, Direct You and Give You His Peace & Strength ~ Bill & Dorina Moriarty

Kristen Lepito

November 2, 2014

Papa I'm not sure how things are going to be facing everyday without hearing your voice or the way u would look at me and say "my Kristen"...Alana is gonna miss the sweet things that you would do with her...playing games sharing ice cream and the beautiful conversations you would have with her. She was so blessed to have you and to spend everyday of her life with her papa. I love you papa and I promise to keep all the wisdom you gave me!! Can't wait to someday run into your arms and give you another hug and know we will never part ways again..kiss my baby for me!

November 1, 2014

My dad, my hero! Nothing and no one could ever take away our many many memories! Holidays, Sunday dinners, barbeques, will never be the same! So glad I got to spend your last day here with you, precious memory forever in my heart! I love you daddy, till we meet again!

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