OBIT: Vincenzo J. GRASSI, 1943, Altoona, Blair County, PA

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VINCENZO J. GRASSI, 

Retired employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad and residing at 620 Third 
avenue, died at his home at 10:21 o'clock last night after an illness 
of two weeks.  Mr. Grassi was born in Riccia, Italy, on Sept. 21, 1878, 
a son of Matteo and Incornata Grassi, and he came to the United States 
in 1901, residing in Altoona ever since.  He was employed for thirty-
six years as a stonemason on the Pennsy's Middle division and he 
retired on Nov. 26, 1940.  He was active in the work of the Christopher 
Colombus society and served as corresponding secretary for the society 
for over twenty years.  In his church affiliations he was a member of 
the Mount Carmel Catholic church.  Surviving are his wife, Carmello 
Mingnogna Grassi, and five daughters and two sons, Mrs. Charles Cima of 
Pitcairn, Lena, Esther, Mary, Etta and Oliver at home and Private 
Herman Grassi of Atlantic City.  Six grandchildren and two sisters, 
Mrs. John DeVincinzis and Mrs. Frank Ventresca, both of Altoona, also 
survive.  Friends will be received at the home after 7 o'clock this 
evening.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., April 17, 1943

Additional Comments:
Wife Carmello's maiden name should be Mignogna.

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