"The wicked flee when no man pursueth, but the righteous are bold as a lion"
NLEOMFThis memorial website was created to remember
Charles Carmen Grasso Jr., beloved
husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who was born in
Connecticut on
August 4, 1936 and passed away on
October 24, 2008. You will live forever in our memories and hearts.
Known affectionately as "Papa" to his family, Charlie had a distinguished career with the Hartford Police Department from 1957 to 1991. Read more about it on the
Life Story page.
Charlie is survived by his wife, Edith Pearl (Wilcox) Grasso and three children; Laurie Jean, Charles and William.
Below are links to other websites we invite you to visit:
Hartford Police Department
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial FundSouth Windsor High School
Today we're remembering you; each in our own special way. The bond we share as police officers is lasting and forever. I honor, respect, admire and remember you; not just on anniversaries but always.
I am forever grateful for the quiet, intimate moments we shared exchanging "war stories" over coffee and about life. We're all indebted to you for helping us to be stronger and face new challenges everyday. Life is difficult at times and your strength and wisdom guides us.
Rest well Charlie, we will all be together again someday.
"POST PHOEBUS NUBILA" (HPD 495 / HPD 1742)
The beautiful twins you see from heaven
Well today I am thinking of Father's Days in the past. As a child making gifts you seemed to love and never knew what they were. To you grandkids doing the same, and the smiles it brought to your face. I was blessed to spend your ast father's day with you so you could meet Garrett, he is so much like you dad. Thank you for all the wonderful memories, morals and guidance you gave all of us, they live on in many generations.
love ya and butterfly kisses
Laurie
Dad,
All as I can say is I miss you, your guidance and support in every aspect of my life. I know you are looking down and guiding me. I miss our talks of work but want you to know I have thought to myself "How would dad handle this". Thanks for giving me the faith and knowlwdge to be a good husband, father and Police Officer.
I sure do miss you,
Chuck
Well it is Valentine's Day..I am remembering mom's BIG BOX OF CANDY......and the special box of candy I got every year. Then the VAlentine's day Charlene was only a baby and you arrived with the biggest stuffed dog I ever saw. You said it was the onl;y one you could find She loved it and we all laughed and smiled...Love you for fly kisses alwaysthose moments in my life, they keep me going daddy....Butter
