Paola Grisafi Obituary
Born Paola Cottone in Caltabellotta, Italy, she immigrated with her husband and three children to the United States in 1966 and settled in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Grisafi moved to Staten Island in 1970, living in Concord and South Beach before settling in Great Kills in 2005.
Mrs. Grisafi worked as a seamstress for many local clothing companies. She retired in 1991.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed cooking for her family, knitting, crocheting, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Surviving are her husband of 52 years, Pellegrino Grisafi; three daughters, Maria Pullano, Filippa Pepitone and Josephine Giglia; a brother, Charles Cottone, and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be Saturday from the Casey-McCallum-Rice South Shore Funeral Home, Great Kills, with a mass at 9:45 a.m. in St. Clare's R.C. Church, Great Kills. Burial will follow in Ocean View Cemetery, Oakwood.
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November 5, 2012
The Gresalfi family is sad to hear of the passing of Paola, our Caltabellotta kin. Our thoughts and prayers are with Benny and children. Michael Gresalfi, Boyds, Maryland
Melissa
October 19, 2012
Filippa, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I am so, so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
xoxo
Wanda Pierre
October 19, 2012
Dear Filippa, my condolence to you and your family. Sorry I am not able to make the services but please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to keep you and comfort you all.
linda desiano
October 18, 2012
dear jo and filippa, so sorry bout the passing of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with your and family...
linda from exposure dance
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Rachel Volpe
October 18, 2012
Dear Josephine, Filippa and families,
We are so sorry for your loss. While we only met your Mom once or twice, we know the wonderful person she was by the stories and photos you share. The love and respect just pours out of you when you talk about her. She will remain in your hearts always. Our prayer is that when time gets most difficult that you can just close your eyes in a quiet moment and she will be right there beside you.
Love, Rachel, Sal, Gino & Salvatore
October 18, 2012
Dearest Filippa,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and send you our love.
Ben, Karalesa, Charlotte, and Leighton
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