LOUIS A. "BUTCH" GRASS Havertown, Pennsylvania Obituary

LOUIS A. "BUTCH" GRASS

Louis A. "Butch" Grass of Drexel Hill, Pa passed away Friday evening, March 1, 2019 at the Veterans Administration Nursing Home in Philadelphia. He was born January 15, 1943 in Philadelphia to Gertrude Weckerly and Louis A. Grass. Growing up in Philadelphia he graduated from Overbrook High School. After graduation he enlisted and served in the US Navy. Butch is a retired Philadelphia Police Officer serving in Fairmount Park for 26 years. In his free time Butch loved spending time with family, especially his grandchildren. Butch was predeceased by his wife Christina R. (nee Rossillo) Grass. He is the father of John Grass (Mariana), Angela Grass (Wayne Perkins) and the late Tina and Louis C. Grass, grandfather of Louis, C.J., Sarah, Riley, Abigail, Evie and brother of Barbara Carapella (Buzzy). Family and friends may call 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM followed by a Liturgy of the Word Service at 12 noon in the Funeral Home of John Stretch, 236 E. Eagle Rd, Havertown, Pa 19083. Interment is in SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Springfield, Pa. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to the Police Athletic League, 3068 Belgrade St., Phila, Pa 19134-5034 Funeral Home: Stretch Funeral Home 236 East Eagle Rd. Havertown, PA US 19083
January 15, 1943 - March 1, 201901/15/194303/01/2019
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F. F.
March 6, 2019
I am sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. May the God of All comfort give you a measure of comfort, and may He comfort you through the many prayers in your behalf. (2Corinthians 1: 3, 4; Revelation 21: 3, 4)
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Donna Jean Rossillio
March 5, 2019
I'll miss you Butch, give Christine a kiss for me. You were a "one of a kind" man. A loving husband & father, and a great cousin. Not to mention a great photographer, all the pictures you always took at every party. I'll miss your smile...………..I'll miss you...……. Love, ... Continue Reading
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Baby victor
March 5, 2019
If I could pick a second man in my life to be a backup to my father it would be my Uncle Butch. My Uncle Butch am I father where the 2 men who showed me what it was like to get up every day and go to work for your family. My Favorite Uncle also taught me how to love on c... Continue Reading
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Anthony Shipp
March 5, 2019
Thank you for all the loving memories Butchy. Say hi to my Chrissy for me. You’ll be loved and missed always.
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Carol Sadler Giacinto
March 4, 2019
To my Godfather, Butch who was always there for me. I will miss your friendly smile and big heart. Although we will miss you dearly I know Christine, Tina and Louie were waiting for you with open arms. To Angela and John..I am so sorry for your great loss. He is in heav... Continue Reading
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Victor and Rita Ranieri
March 4, 2019
You will be forever loved and sadly missed.