Richard Grasso Passes Away

Richard A. Grasso, a resident of Reading, North Reading, and Woburn, died on Wednesday, March 21 at age 84.

Born in East Boston, MA on March 12, 1934. He was the son of Felix and Angelina (Gianino) Grasso. Richard was the husband of the late Elizabeth Ann Marciello-Grasso.

He is survived by his daughter, Denise and husband Bill Holtsberg, his grandchildren Billy and Erika of North Reading. Daughter, Cindy Barbaro of Tewksbury, grandson Jimmy Barbaro Jr., grandson Ricky Barbaro and wife Jessica, great-grandson Noah of New York/Boston, granddaughter Gina Checo and husband Nick Checo of Tewksbury. Daughter, Laura and husband Dennis Young of Butte Montana, grandson Billy-Joe Norwood, great grandchildren Lane and Livia Norwood, granddaughter Elizabeth Norwood-Theissen and husband Scott, great-grandchildren Gabriel and Kaleb Simms, granddaughter Rebecca and husband Sam Stoltz, great-grandchildren Bailey and Riley Milasevich, granddaughter Emily and husband Chris Souza, great-grandchildren Jonah, Kolby, and Hannah. Rich is survived by his loving companion of seventeen years, Mary Sasso of Woburn. Mary’s daughter Laura Sasso, sons John and wife Helen Sasso and their daughter Emily. Paul and Cathy Sasso and their children Mathew and Nicole. He is predeceased by brothers Vincent, Salvator, Dominic and Carmen Grasso. Sisters Ronnie Pierro, Connie Iapicca, and Mary Grasso.

He graduated from high school and became a cosmetologist. He owned and operated several businesses. Rich’s character was of loyalty and a loving heart. Rich loved to play and watch golf, he loved to watch the Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins. He enjoyed spending time with his family, coming over Saturday mornings with coffee, a box of donuts, and stories to share.

Please join Rich’s family in celebrating his life. Funeral Services to be held at Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Wednesday, March 28^th at 10:30 a.m. Calling hours will be on Tuesday, March 27 from 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in Charles Lawn Cemetery in Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com