Obituary of Hanna Grasso

Hanna Grasso, age 96, was a lifelong resident of Madison.  She died peacefully at Brighton Gardens in Florham Park surrounded by family members.

Hanna was born in Madison to the late Michael and Anna Citro (nee Esposito). She grew up in Madison and was one of six children. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Vincent Martyr Church.

Hanna cherished her family and friends.  She was deeply dedicated to her nieces and nephews and they all have wonderful memories of their Aunt “Annie”.

Hanna lived a life devoted to service, charity and faithfulness to the Lord. She was incredibly humble and always helped those in need. Hanna worked for many years preparing food in the cafeteria at the Chubb Insurance Company of Warren, and also in the Chatham Public School system, retiring over thirty years ago.

Her memory is treasured by all of those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed.

In addition to her parents, Hanna was predeceased by her beloved husband, Emidio “Amos” Grasso; her two brothers, Michael & Philip Citro; and her sister, Louise Badolato. She is survived by her two devoted sisters, Mary Geisler of Chatham & Loretta Mello and her husband, Tony of Madison.  She leaves behind many loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces & grandnephews.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 8:00AM to 10:00AM held at the Madison Memorial Home, 159 Main Street, Madison, immediately followed by a 10:30AM Liturgy of Christian Burial celebrated at St. Vincent Martyr Church, Madison. For those that wish, you may attend the Funeral Liturgy virtually via livestream by visiting www.svmnj.org at 10:30AM. Interment will be held at St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Madison.

Those attending the visitation and funeral mass are required to wear masks and adhere to proper social distancing.

In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made in Hanna’s memory to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.