Antonio G. Grossi, of Somerville, passed away on Thursday, June 25. He was 74 years old. Antonio was the beloved husband of 49 years to Ilda A. (Ventresca) Grossi. Born in Villalago, Italy, he was the son of the late Panfilo and Concetta (Caputi) Grossi.
Antonio studied in the hospitality industry in North Italy at a young age. In 1963, Antonio with his brother Mario emigrated from Italy to the United States. Known as the “Perfect Gentleman”, it was here that he met his beloved wife Ilda. Antonio was employed at the Omni Parker House Hotel in Boston for 40 years, working in the banquet and function rooms as a Banquet Waiter. Antonio was the co-owner of Joseph’s Casa Barbi in Brighton in the 1970’s. He loved the beach, with his favorite being Ogunquit Beach in Maine. Antonio and his wife often traveled there to spend the day or to enjoy a vacation. Antonio enjoyed watching and playing sports, whether it was playing soccer in Italy when he was young or enjoying one of the local sports teams on television. Above all, Antonio loved being with his family during the holidays or going out to dinner.
Besides his beloved wife Ilda, Antonio was the devoted father of Deborah A. (Grossi) Luciano of North Reading and Jesse A. Grossi of Somerville. He was the adored grandfather of Michael and Matthew Luciano. Antonio was the dear brother of Mario Grossi and his wife Maria of Somerville, Emilia (Grossi) Lupi and her late husband Francesco of Italy, Vittorio Grossi of Somerville and the late Florido Grossi and his surviving wife Alba of Sulmona, Italy. He was the brother-in-law of Maria and the late Nicola Susi of Somerville and Liliana and the late Frank D'Amato of Salem, MA. Antonio was the loving son-in-law of the late Cesidio and Flora Ventresca. Antonio was also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held in the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford, on Monday, June 29, from 9:30-10:30AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Ann Church, 399 Medford Street, Somerville, at 11AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. At the Church’s request, to attend the Funeral Mass, all persons must register in advance at: https://www.stsmartinparish.org/register-event.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory can be made to St. Anthony’s Shrine Development Office, 100 Arch St. Boston, MA 02110.
Services will conclude with entombment in Holy Cross Mausoleum, Malden.