Mrs. MaryAnn Grasso, 77, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at her home in Verona. All are invited to join the family in Our Lady of the Lake Church for a funeral mass to be offered on Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Born in Newark, Mrs. Grasso moved to Verona in 1963. She was a home health aide for Quality Nursing in Verona, retiring 11 years ago.
Mrs. Grasso is the mother of Angela Grasso, Fred Grasso, Jr., Gary Grasso, Lawrence Grasso and his wife, Kelli, and she is the sister of Robert Gerard, Richard Gerard and Patrick Gerard.
She is also survived by her grandchildren, Marissa, Adrienne, Anna Marie, Brianna, Danielle, Morgan, Miranda Rose, a step-grandson Nicholas Frommelt and a great-grandson, Connor Jude Simes, and will also be missed by her extended family, Deborah Lesher, Linda Grasso, Susan Claeys, Frank Ruggerio, Randy Simes and Vincent Peri. She was predeceased by Fred Grasso, Sr.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.
Nana, you were like a grandmother to me and I will always remember how kind and generous you were. Thank you for everything you have done for me and I hope you are at peace now! Love Always, Kelly