June 26, 2015
Teresa Marie Grasso, 71, of Oswego died Friday morning in the Oswego Hospital. She was born in Oswego the daughter of the late Thomas and Marian (Cernaro) Grasso. Teresa was a graduate of Oswego High School and CCBI. She was the secretary for the Dean of Students at SUNY Oswego, for over 25 years. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church. Teresa was a former board member with the Heart Association, and the Salvation Army. She was an environmental activist before most people knew what it was; she was a member of the Environmental Support Group, and a chair member of the CSEA. She was a proud sister of the Beta Chi Sorority. She was the life of the party and a joker at heart; she enjoyed making people laugh. Having a happy home was a priority for her and one she devoted her life too. She was happiest when the house was full. Teresa was a loving mother, grandmother, true and good sister, and a caring friend. She is survived by her children J. Scott (Patti) Tripp of Syracuse; Marianne (Steve) Thomas of AZ; her stepchildren Kim Martin Sassa of Oswego; Ken (Roshmi) Martin of Oswego; her siblings Thomas (Donna) Grasso of Rosendale; Maryann (Michael) Masuicca of Oswego; Joseph (Sue) Grasso of Westmoreland. She is also survived by her grandchildren Brandon (Andreea) Thomas; Evan Thomas; Kaziah Searles; Alexander Tripp; Angelique McDuffie; and Cassandra Martin. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Oswego. Burial will be at a later date. Calling hours will be Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Sugar & Scanlon Funeral Home 147 W. 4th. St Oswego. Contributions may be made to the Oswego Salvation Army.
To the Grasso Family, We were so sorry to hear of Theresa’s passing. She was full of laughter , and fun we have good memories from when we were kids. Keep the memories ,they will get you through this time. Love Roz Grasso Mazza, Jim & Maryrose Grasso Schiavetta
Dear Joe and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Teresa. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Becky Trenca O’Kane
Beloved cousin, great friend and “partner in crime” . Love you Teresa, you will be truly missed.
I reconnected with Teresa during our OHS 50th reunion. She was a loving and gracious lady, who handled her illness with class. I know Teresa will be sorely missed by her family and many friends. May your journey be filled with light, Teresa.
I was so sorry to learn of the passing of Teresa. I knew Teresa from the college and loved her dearly. We shared the same birth date, only she was 10 years younger. What a beautiful person she was. I’m sure she will be sorely missed by all of her family and friends. My sincerest condolences go out to her family. Rest in peace my dear friend……………love you!
Teresa was Janet Becker’s yoga class a few years back. She was one of the nicest and friendliest people I’ve ever met. I use to tease her about looking so young she couldn’t be much out of high school. We both went on to other things, and then the only time I saw her was out in restaurants like the Port City Bakery where she always had a ready smile, and a pleasant hello! I am saddened to hear of her passing. People like this make me a believer in the old saying, only the good die young. She obviously left us long before her time, but maybe she needed to go to wherever we go in the heavens to bring a smile to others there. RIP.
Sadly, I just learned of the disheartened news of Teresa’s passing . She will be missed by her children, grandchildren, and her numerous friends, acquaintances, and other family members. We used to play Tennis together in our earlier years and had fun belonging to a dinner club. She so loved her children and I know she will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. May you R.I.P. Amen…….
Teresa was a special person her whole life. We were friends in High School and only got to see each other a few times when I was in Oswego. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
I know she is going to be dearly missed.
Lovely lady with warmth, friendship and grace all her days. Jackie Capron Hendrickson, Austin, TX