Anthony M. “Tony” Grassia Sr., 73 of Medford died Wednesday unexpectedly in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital Medford.
Born in Cambridge, he lived in Medford for the past 42 years and was the son of the late Anna (Papa) and Peter Grassia.
Tony was a Sr. Electronic Technician, employed by Draper Lab in Cambridge for 24 years and reitred in 1991 and had worked on the Trident System program. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War as a Sergeant from 1952 to 1956.
Beloved husband of Carmella (Ruocco) Grassia. Devoted father of Anthony M. Grassia Jr. of Medford. Brother of Susan Perone of Cambridge, and the late Marie Taccini, Lena Brescia, Maryann Baci, James, Angelo and Albert Grassia.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Saturday at 10 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St., Medford, at 11 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.
Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 8.
Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be sent in Anthony’s name to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.