Fred T. Grasso Jr.

June 9, 1941 - May 10, 2020

Fred T. Grasso, age 78, passed away from heart failure due to covid -19 on May 10th, 2020, Mother’s day. He was born in Neptune and raised in Asbury Park. Fred was a communicant at our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Asbury Park. He had a great love for his religion and God. He attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel grade school and Asbury Park High School. Fred also attended Wilfred Academy for hair design and opened the salon Hair Flair in Deal with his best friend and business partner Joe DiMarcantonio. Fred then went on to work for his brother in law at Stephen Michele Color Room and after started a painting career, owning Custom Interiors until his retirement in 2010. Fred was predeceased by his parents Mary and Fred Grasso. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 53 years Janet Byrne Grasso, his loving daughter Alissa Marie Brocklebank, her husband Donald Brocklebank and his three adoring grandchildren Emily Rose, Jilian Paige and Connor Scott. He is also survived by his sister and best friend Rose Marie Falco, her husband Stephen and his niece and nephews Michele, Joey and Stephen Falco that he loved dearly like his own. Fred leaves behind many cousins and close friends that he loved tremendously. Fred loved to entertain and cook. His favorite thing was hosting many parties and celebrating the holidays with all of his family and friends. Fred was a man of many virtues. He was adored by all that knew him because of his love and kindness towards others. He will always be remembered for his great sense of humor, his loving heart and his awesome hair! He will be deeply missed. For online condolences, please visit Fred’s memorial page www.bongarzonefuneralhome.com Fred's memorial mass will be offered at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 24th 2020 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 1201 Asbury Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712