GRASSELLA OLIPHANT

1929 - 2017

GRASSELLA OLIPHANT obituary, 1929-2017, Orange, NJ

GRASSELLA OLIPHANT

1929 - 2017

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

GRASSELLA OLIPHANT Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 20, 2017.
Grassella Oliphant East Orange great-great-grandfather Grassella Oliphant of East Orange, N.J., made his peaceful transition on Dec. 16, 2017, at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, N.J. Grassella was born on Sept. 1, 1929, in Pittsburgh, Pa. He is survived by his wife; four children, 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Cotton Funeral Service, 130 Main St., Orange, N.J. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Grassella Oliphant's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.

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December 14, 2021

Francine Hunter posted to the memorial.

December 17, 2019

Lancette Hunter posted to the memorial.

December 14, 2019

Francine Hunter posted to the memorial.

Francine Hunter

December 14, 2021

Condolences to family, loved ones and friends. What an awesome man.

Lancette Hunter

December 17, 2019

Hello my name is Lancette my father was Omar Christian he and my Uncle Grasse were best friends my brother Michael and I have been trying to call him unbeknownst to us he's passed we send our condolences to the family the last time he and I spoke we talked of my Dad this saddens me so to know it's been that long since I talked to him last I will miss him now that I know he resting eternally my sincere condolences to the family. Rest with God Uncle Grass.

Francine Hunter

December 14, 2019

I met Grassella in. 1981, where he 2as performing in New Jersey. I greatly appreciate his concern to me when I was dealing with a difficult situation. Never forgot it, and regret he passed away before I had a chance to attend one if his last performances. May he continue to rest in peace and comfort to his loved ones, friends and fans.

Ellen Wing

December 30, 2017

I just heard of Grasses passing less than an hour ago. I enjoyed listening to him play drums, his great conversation and watching him play golf . It was an honor to make his spectical lenses so that his score could remain close to the low seventies.
My condolences to his family and friends
Sincerely,
Ellen J Wing
Licensed Optician
Always a friend

Francine Hunter

December 23, 2017

I was introduced to Grassella Oliphant by my late husband in 1981. He visited us shortly after we were married. I will always remember his kindness and concern, and regret not having the opportunity to tell him how grateful I was for a telephone call he made to me during a difficult period. Thank you. May you rest in peace, and God's comfort to your loved ones.

Zinnerford Smith

December 22, 2017

Gras was a testimony to the theory "Better to Light a candle than to curse the darkness," He will be missed.

Walter Frye

December 21, 2017

A gentle giant!

A multi cultural renaissance man. Musician, Golfer, Sports agent, Mentor, and Friend.

I extend deepest sympathy to the family.

Walter

Idrissa Uqdah

December 21, 2017

Remembering many good times!
God bless you my friend.
A life well lived.

My condolences to the family.

Idrissa Uqdah

B Hall

December 20, 2017

My condolences to the family. May you find comfort in God's Word at 1Thessalonians 4:14

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