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1942
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2026
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San Benito, Texas
Anita Grasso Obituary
Born on February 16, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, to Paul Slater Monet and Helen Gruba Monet, Anita was proud of her Chicago roots. She remained a devoted Chicagoan until the spring of 1971, when she moved to Brownsville, Texas, with her husband and three children, beginning a new chapter that would become the heart of her family's story.
In her early years, Anita worked in modeling and catering, pursuits that reflected her natural elegance and eye for beauty. Throughout her life, she devoted herself generously to her community, volunteering with hospitals, schools, Glady's Porter Zoo and numerous charitable organizations. Her quiet service touched countless lives.
Above all, Anita - lovingly known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as "Meme" - was the consummate hostess. She welcomed friends and family to her table with warmth, grace, and extraordinary attention to detail. Every gathering bore her signature - thoughtfully planned menus, beautifully prepared meals, and an ambiance of refinement and comfort that only she could create. Her home was a place of celebration, laughter, and belonging.
Anita is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Richard Daniel Grasso; her children, Donna Marie Barron (Eric Ramiro Barron), Debra Lynn Giorgini (Frank Steven Giorgini), and Michael Paul Grasso (Elizabeth Mathews Grasso); seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and her brother Richard Raoul Monet. Her legacy lives on in the family she cherished and the traditions she lovingly built.
The family will hold a private service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Anita's memory to St. Joseph Academy https://www.sja.us/support-sja/memory in Brownsville, Texas, or the Sisters of the Holy Spirit and Mary Immaculate https://shsp.org/donate in San Antonio, Texas.
You may sign the online guestbook, light a remembrance candle, or send words of comfort to the family of Anita Louise Monet Grasso at www.thomaegarza.com.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of Thomae-Garza Funeral Home and Crematorium, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas, (956) 399-1331.
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Larry and Ginger Walsh
March 12, 2026
Dear Grasso Family,
I was so sad to hear of Anita´s passing. What a beautiful, caring woman. I cherish my memories of her. Dick, my deepest sympathy on your loss. May Anita rest in peace. Our prayers for Anita and you.
Ginger and Larry Walsh
Carole Christie
March 7, 2026
I was fortunate to have experienced Anita's kindness and grace. She touched lives of so many with her warmth and generosity, and I will always be grateful for moments I shared with her. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy as you navigate the loss, and may her memory bring you comfort and peace.
Carole Christie
Mark Johnson
March 6, 2026
Richard, Donna and Family,
I was sorry to hear about that loss of such a vibrant light.
My sincerest condolences.
Monica Garza Cavazos
March 4, 2026
Anita was a wonderful woman - my deepest condolences to her family
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Ronnie Humphreys
March 2, 2026
Ms Grasso was an incredible person. Kind to everyone she met. Her warm smile and voice will be missed. May she rest in peace. Prayers for her beautiful family. Ronnie Humphreys
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