Joseph Anthony Grosso Sr.

June 4, 1930 - May 22, 2015

Joseph A Grosso Sr. of Carneys Point, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22nd, 2015. Age 84, he was born on June 4th, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA, to William and Ginnie Grosso. Mr. Grosso served with the U.S. Army Security Agency during the Korean Conflict and later retired as Production Manager at the Chrysler plant in Newark, DE. He once owned Grosso’s Pool Room in Penns Grove, NJ, and was well known for his skilled pool playing, defeating many of the country's top pool players. Joseph is survived by his wife Margaret (Marcie) Richards Grosso of Carneys Point, NJ, his daughter Roxane Blake of Wilmington, DE, and his son Joseph A Grosso Jr. of Wilmington, DE. He is also survived by his stepson Timothy Shawn Milligan Jr. of Carneys Point, NJ, stepdaughters Jessica M Mills of Wallkill, NY, and Jeannine Case Cadete of London, England, as well as five granddaughters: Rose, Layla, Sophia, Emilia and Tarin. He was preceded in death by his first wife O. Rose Pettoutto Grosso and son Blase Grosso. Arrangements provided by Ashcraft Funeral Home. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.