JOSEPH A. GRASSO

THE FAMILY HAS REQUESTED THAT PLANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED BUT IN LIEU OF FLOWERS MEMORIAL DONATIONS MAY BE MADE IN JOSEPH'S NAME TO: AMVETS https://support.amvets.org/default.aspx?tsid=9966/ VISITATION: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020 1PM TO 5PM STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME PRAYER SERVICE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2020 4:30 PM DURING THE LAST HALF HOUR OF THE VISITATION STICKLE-SOLTESZ FUNERAL HOME FINAL DISPOSITION WILL BE PRIVATE On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, Joseph Grasso, loving and devoted husband of Susan Grasso, and also father of three children, through a previous marriage, passed away at the age of 72. Joseph was born on April 22, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York to Blaise and Anna (Lietz) Grasso. He was educated through the NYC public school system and immediately after graduation from high school obtained employment with Pepsi Cola. During his brief tenure with Pepsi Cola, Joseph enlisted in the United States Air Force during the Viet Nam conflict. After an honorary discharge from the Air Force, Joseph returned to Pepsi Cola where he had been employed for over 40 years. After two previous marriages, Joseph married Susan Fralick on December 13, 2008. Joseph had a passion for raising and flying pigeons, a hobby handed down to him from his father and from the neighborhood in which he had grown. He belonged to Clubs associated for the enjoyment of this hobby and could often be found hanging around and talking about pigeons in local pet shops. He was also an avid music lover of the 1950s decade and would often times attend Rock and Roll revival shows. Joseph was dedicated to his earlier years growing up in a unique area of Brooklyn and would attend a neighborhood reunion annually celebrating over 60 years of friendship. He was known for his generosity, his willingness to always help people, his most beautiful smile, but mainly for his strong sense of love for his family. Joseph was preceded in death by his father Blaise, his mother Anna, his brothers Louis (Gino) and Blaise Jr. He is survived by his wife Susan, his three daughters, Annemarie, Melissa, Christine Matias, son-in-law Jason, also by his loving and precious grandchildren Kayla, Freddy, Dylan, Daniel, Jonathan and twins Elizabeth and Jenna. He is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law Edward (Lianne), Ralph (Gina) and his devoted sister, Jeannette and several nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive visitors on Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 1pm to 5pm with a prayer service at 4:30pm during the last half hour of the visitation at the Stickle-Soltesz Funeral Home, 187 La Rue Road, Newfoundland, NJ 07435. Final disposition will be private. The family has requested that plants will be accepted but in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Joseph’s name to: AMVETS https://support.amvets.org/default.aspx?tsid=9966 Log onto www.sticklesolteszfuneralhome.com tribute wall to personally post your condolences, memories, photos, and videos, as well as driving directions to the funeral home.

JOSEPH A. GRASSO

April 22, 1948 - November 25, 2020