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Grasso Funeral Home Grasso Funeral Home has been serving the city of Philadelphia since 1949, and giving compassionate care to families in need.

Our funeral home arranges services
in accordance with the wishes of the familly.

10/21/2025

McNamee Jones
Elizabeth “Liz” McNamee Jones died October 20, 2025, at age 67, after a sudden and devastating stroke followed by a 3 month battle with brain cancer. Liz is preceded in death by her beloved parents, Marge and John McNamee and by her husband, Rich.
Liz is survived by her sister Jane and brother-in-law Greg Karns, her nieces, Jackie (Matt) Rosenberger and Kimmy Friel,
cousin, Kevin Philpott, a gaggle of lifelong devoted friends, her work family at Midgley Pneumatic Tools in South Philly and brother, John McNamee, Jr..
Liz was known for and will be remembered for her stylish and short hair, red nails and lipstick, big cars and purses, her meatballs, lack of a sweet tooth, love of walking, flowers, reading, Madonna, long phone calls but not long texts and her vodka cranberry cocktails.
But most of all, Liz will be remembered for her generous spirit and beautiful smile. She will be greatly missed by the family and friends who knew her, loved her, and cared for her.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Planned Parenthood.

Arrangements are private.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD.

10/19/2025

MIRENO
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband and Father, Angelo at 97 years old.The Son of Rose and Joe Mireno.Devoted husband of Freda (Sampona) for 73 years.Big Brother to Carmella (Mella) Caggiano, (Mike), and the late Philomena (Mena) Pushkarawitz, (Tony).Amazing Father to Deborah and Robert Ziccardi, and Joyce Rattell (Jim).“Poppy” to Robert, Laura, Angelo, Madison, Angelo, Penny, and Milo.“Unc” to many nieces and nephews,
loved by many cousins, and Friend to All.
ONCE MET
NEVER FORGOTTEN
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral Wednesday October 22, 2025, 10:00AM to 10:45AM at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church 9th and Watkins Sts. Phila. PA.19148. Funeral Mass 11:00AM. Entombment Calvary Mausoleum (Cherry Hill, NJ). In Lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to St. Nicholas Church.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD.

10/16/2025

Smith
Lucille, age 85. Passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Louis Smith; loving aunt of Ricky (Julie Haines)
Finizio, Jill (Scott) Gilbert, Christina (Antonio) Bruno and Tina (Anthony) Ruggiero; also survived by many loving great nieces and great nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Monday October 20 2025, 9:00AM to 9:45AM at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church 9th and Watkins Sts. Phila, PA. 19148. Funeral Mass 10:00AM. Int. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in her memory to St. Nicholas Church.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD.

09/29/2025

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Shipley, Sr.
Arthur B. "Gus", age 85. Passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025. Devoted husband of Anna Mae (nee DiPhillippo); loving father of Arthur B. ( Carol) Shipley, Jr. and Samuel R. (Carmela) Shipley, Sr.; loving Pepop
of Arthur D., Michael (Teresea), Sam, Jr., and Stephanie (Anthony); Great Grandfather of Ella Rose, Michael and Tristan; loving brother of Beverly Muse; loving brother in law of Marie
(the late Joseph) Stank; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Arthur was a proud veteran of the Phila.Police / Highway Patrol Dept. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral Thursday October 2, 2025, 9:00AM to 10:45AM at Annunciation BVM. Church 10th and Dickinson Sts. Phila, PA. 19147. Funeral Mass 11:00AM. Int. SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in his memory to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD

09/23/2025

Quigley
Anna E.(nee Costantino) left this world suddenly on Friday, September 19, 2025. Anna, a lifetime resident of South Philadelphia and a graduate of South Philadelphia High School loved music, movies, good books, karaoke, crossword puzzles and games. Anna also enjoyed playing the slots and seeing live shows at any venue. She especially loved playing with all the children in the family and they loved playing with their "Nanie". She was truly young at heart. Anna was by nature quiet and reserved, yet she always reached out if she thought you needed her. She was also never afraid to "call you out" if she thought you needed it. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. There are no words for the grief we feel. Anna retired from Capp USA after 42 years and had many friends and co-workers there who will also miss her.
Anna was the loving daughter of the Constance And the late Frank Costantino; devoted fiancé of Durell Singletary; loving sister of Margaret (Dino) Crocetto, Ellen (the late John) Showers, Michael (Joann) Costantino and Frank (Nicole) Costantino; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins across the country. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Visitation and Funeral Tuesday September 30, 2025. 9:00AM to 9:50AM at the Church of Saint Monica 17th and Ritner Sts. Phila., PA.19145. Funeral Mass 10:00AM. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please have masses said for Anna.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD.

09/16/2025

Bryan
Frances "Fran" age 63, of Phila. Passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. Devoted wife of CPO (Ret.) John W. Bryan; loving mother of Laura (the late Austin) Monk and Brittney (Evans) Alston; loving Grandmother of Damien, Harmoni-Rose, Audrey and Autumn; also survived by many loving sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Saturday September 20, 2025, 10:00AM to 10:45AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 1404 S. 3rd Steet Phila., PA.19147. Funeral Mass 11:00AM. Int. SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in Fran's name to the Tragedy Assistant Program For Survivors www.Taps.org/donate
Arr: Buddy Dougherty. FD.

09/15/2025

Marcovecchio
Ralph A. "Ralphy" age 61, of South Phila, Passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2025. Beloved son the late Pasquale & the late Agnes Marcovecchio;
dear brother of Virgina (the late Michael, Sr.) Fiscaro and Patricia R. (Eugene Protono) Marcovecchio; loving uncle of Michael (Deanna) Fiscaro, Jr. and Natalie Fiscaro; loving Great uncle of Dominic Fiscaro; also survived by many loving cousins and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral Friday September 19, 2025, 9:00 AM til 10:45 AM at the Church of St. Thomas Aquinas 17th & Morris Sts., Phila.PA. 19145. Funeral Mass 11:00 AM. Ent. All Saints Mausoleum (Newfield, NJ). In Lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in Ralph's memory to Phila. Mental Health Center www.pmhccares.org.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD

09/04/2025

Myers
Catherine M. (nee Cimino) "Cass" age 79, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025. Devoted wife of the late William E. "Bill" Myers; loving mother of Julie (Michael Cassello) Myers and the late Billy Myers; loving grandmother of Brittany Myers; loving sister of Christina (the late Nicholas) Formosa and the late Joan (the late Ronald) Davis; loving aunt of Nicholas Formosa; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing Monday evening September 8, 2025 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Grasso Funeral Home 2544S. Broad St. Phila., PA. 19145 , and again Tuesday morning 9:00AM to 10:45AM. Religious Services 11:00AM. Cemetery will be private.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD

09/02/2025

Kingsman
Kathleen "Olive" (nee Merkel) age 68, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025. Devoted wife of the late Robert Kingsman, Sr.; loving mother of Robert (Arlynne) Kingsman, Jr., Sara (Eric Schrader) Kingsman and Dara Kingsman; loving MeMa of Allison, Danielle, Summer, AAliyah and Elaina; loving sister of George Merkel; loving mother in law of Tammy Kings man. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Monday September 8, 2025 10:00AM to 10:45AM at St. John of God Church 680 Town Bank Rd. N. Cape May, NJ. 08204. Funeral Mass 11:00AM .interment St. Mary's Cemetery.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD.

07/17/2025

DiBona
Elaine F. (nee DelConte) age 89, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025; devoted wife of the late Daniel DiBona; loving mother of Carol (Arthur) Shipley, Jr. and Christine (Michael) Patrone; loving Grandmother of, Arthur lll., Michael (Teresea), Gianni, Marco and Luca loving Great Grandmother of Michael, Jr.; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Viewing and Funeral Tuesday July 22, 2025,
9:00AM at Annunciation BVM Church 10th and Dickinson Sts. Phila., PA.19147. Funeral Mass 10:00AM. Interment SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD.

07/09/2025

Sulo
Rezar age 56, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. Devoted husband of Frida (nee Alimadhi) Sulo; loving father of Florin Sulo and Edward Sulo; Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing and Funeral Saturday July 12, 2025, 8:30AM at The Grasso Funeral Home 2544 S. Broad St. Phila.PA. 19145. Funeral Services 11:00AM. Int. Woodlands Cemetery (Phila.PA)
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD

06/28/2025

Rugnetta
Saverio "Sam" age 91, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025; devoted husband of 56 years to Genoeffa "Gina" (nee Gallelli) Rugnetta; loving father of Rocco (Erika) Rugnetta and Rafelino (Noel) Rugnetta; loving Nonno of Talia, Roman, Rocco, Jr, and Christian ; loving brother of Immacolata (Rocco) Barbaro and Francesco Rugnetta; loving brother in law of Vittoria Gallelli and Providenza Gallelli; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Viewing Tuesday July 1, 2025 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM at the Grasso Funeral Home 2544 S. Broad St. Phila., PA.19145., and again to his morning Viewing and Funeral Wednesday July 2, 2025 9:00AM to 9:45 AM at Saint Monica Church 17th & Ritner Sts.Phila.PA.19145. Funeral Mass 10:00AM.Int. Calvary Cemetery (Cherry Hill, NJ).In Lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in his memory to St. Monica Church and or SS. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School https://neumanngorettihs.org
Arr: Buddy Dougherty, FD.

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