Robert Grasso

Robert Anthony Grasso 4/3/1949-4/23/2017 Robert Anthony Grasso was born on April 3,1949 in Revere, MA to Marie and "Bo" Grasso. He graduated from Revere HS and then attended and graduated from engineering school as well as ITT Technical Institute. Robert met his future wife at Keene State College in Keene, NH and married his beloved Patricia Claire Dryden on June 30, 1974. He went on to become Stationary Engineer at Meade Corporation and then on to become an independent building contractor and later, held a CDL license and worked for the USPO. Robert and Patricia have two wonderful children, Mrs. Jennifer Grasso Sanders of Olney, MD and R. Zachary Grasso of Woodstock, GA. Jennifer and her husband Richard A. Sanders, Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the US Army, presented Robert with the most miraculous gift of two beautiful grandchildren, Caroline Lelani Sanders, six years old and Michael Anthony Sanders, 8 months old. Robert is also survived by his mother-in-law, Mrs. Geraldine E. Dryden of Roswell, GA. Robert was blessed with two brothers-of-the-heart, Jackie Aulino of Revere, MA and Paul Kretas of East Berwick, Maine as well as three loving brother-in-laws, William F. Dryden (Christine) of Windham, NH, Stephen C. Dryden (Terri) of Acworth, GA, and Thomas C. Dryden of Woodstock, GA. Robert also has one niece Captain Michelle Dryden, USAF of Windham, NH and nephew Shaun Chalifaux of Dallas, TX as well as numerous cousins throughout the US. Robert found great joy in his personal journey with Christ Jesus through his church family at HIS HANDS in Woodstock, GA. Through Steve and Justin's morning messages, the music shared by the music leadership team, participation in small groups and Bible study, Robert found a new and loving extended family through which Robert became a mentor and inspiration for so many more.