Attilio Mario Grossi, 89

August 25, 2016

Attilio Mario Grossi, 89, of Lancaster, passed away at St. Anne’s Retirement Community, Thursday, August 25, 2016. Born in Lancaster, Attilio was the son of the late Pasquale and Maria Teresa Grossi. He was the loving husband of Angeline C. (Segro) Grossi, with whom he celebrated 66 years of marriage.
After graduating high school, Attilio proudly served in the US Air Force, during the Korean Conflict. A mechanic by trade, Attilio retired from Yellow Freight.
Attilio was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a devoted husband. He enjoyed going out to Lombardo’s Restaurant with his family and friends. He was also a golf enthusiast.
In addition to his wife, Attilio is survived by his brother’s Louis and and Robert Grossi and his sister-in-law Ann Segro. Attilio was preceded in death by his brother, Peter Grossi.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at St. Anne’s retirement community. The family was truly blessed to have received the best care possible for Attilio. In particular, they would like to thank Alice Myers, a social worker, for her never ending willingness to help Attilio and the family; the staff and nurses of St. Anne’s, especially Tracy, Donna, and Chaka; The Physical Therapy Dept.: Brandy, Molly, and staff; Hospice & Community Care nurses; and finally, thank you to Lisa Hollywood, Cindy Blevins, nurse practitioner, and Dr. James Spicher for their direction, compassion, and care of Attilio while at St. Anne’s. Blessings to all of you!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM, on Friday, September 2, 2016, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 558 W. Walnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603, with Msgr. Richard A. Youtz, as Celebrant. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in Attilio’s memory, be made to The Guardian Fund, Sacred Heart School, 235 Nevin Street, Lancaster PA 17603.