Joseph "Joe" Michael Grasso, Sr., 81, of Brandon, heaven opened its gates on Friday, August 9, 2019, to take Joe in. A native of Manhattan, NY, he moved from New York to Florida to make a better life for his family, and he did. He was a member of Nativity Catholic Church, Brandon. He is survived by his wife, Lucy; sons, Joseph (Christine) Grasso, Jr. and Frank (Michele) Grasso; sister, Marion; grandsons, Aaron, Adam and Jivanni Grasso and great-granddaughter, Briseis Grasso. Services are private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Nativity Food Pantry.