Cover photo for Carmela Grasso's Obituary
Carmela Grasso Profile Photo
In Memory Of
Carmela Grasso
1941 2024

Carmela Grasso

June 10, 1941 — November 2, 2024

SCHENECTADY

SCHENECTADY- Carmela ”Carm” Grasso, 83, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Schenectady, New York on June 10, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph and Rosalie DePasquale.

 Carm was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School, Schenectady NY, and was employed as a key punch operator for the NYS Dept. of Tax & Finance in Schenectady, before starting a family and raising her children at home. She was an avid baker, and loved making delicious treats for her family and friends, and was a regular parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle Church, enjoying volunteering for various activities and functions. She was also a lunch monitor for many years at St. Paul’s school, and enjoyed working with and helping the students.

 Carm later worked as a receptionist for her daughter Beth at Grasso & Kayser CPA for approximately 20 years, which is located next door to her loving husband Lou’s Barbershop. She loved traveling and going on bus trips with her husband, and also relished her annual vacation in Cape Cod with her family. Most of all she was very devoted to her family, including her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 Carm is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Louis Grasso, her children; John (Kathy) Grasso of Schenectady, Beth Grasso (Jim Strube) of Ballston Lake, Mike (Cathy) Grasso of East Greenbush, and Julie Grasso of Schenectady, grandchildren; Lou (Mildred Berroa) Grasso, Gary (Patti) Grasso, Gina (Kenny) Bulson, Nick (Heather) Kayser, Sam (Eric) Kvinlaug, Alex Kayser, James Grasso, Caley (Dean Natalizio) Grasso, William Grasso, Aaron (AJ) Grasso, and great grandchildren; Connor, Olivia, Rosie, Ivan, Odin, Calvin & Camden. She is also survived by her twin brother, Frank (Pam) DePasquale, and several nieces and nephew; and is predeceased by her brother, Joseph (Barbara) DePasquale.

 Calling hours will take place on Monday, November 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. at the New Comer Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road Colonie, NY 12205. A Mass of Christian burial will take place at 11 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany St. Schenectady, NY 12304. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Schenectady.

 Memorial contributions in Carm’s name may be made to St. Paul the Apostle Church, 2777 Albany St., Schenectady, NY 12304.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Carmela Grasso, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, November 11, 2024

9:00 - 10:15 am (Eastern time)

New Comer Cremations & Funerals, Colonie

343 New Karner Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Mass

Monday, November 11, 2024

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Paul the Apostle Church

2777 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12304

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 702

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree