Salvatore Grasso
Salvatore Grasso, 79, of Cape Coral, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at Hope Hospice surrounded by his family. He was born Dec. 24, 1928, in Brooklyn N.Y. He and his wife, Mary, moved to the area in 1994.
He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.
He worked as a cutter in the sportswear industry. He loved softball, bowling and dancing with his wife. He was a big fan of Dean Martin and Westerns. He loved parties and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his Mary; sons, Sibby (Fran), Gary (Deborah) and Michael; daughter, Camille; brothers, Joe and John (Marie); sister, Sarah; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral service will be held at 10 p.m. Thursday at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, 1630 S.W. Pine Island Road, with burial with military honors at Coral Ridge Cemetery. Visitations will be held from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today, with prayers said at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home.