Obituary of Patricia DeBello Grauso

Patricia DeBello Grauso, 85, of Long Valley, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Colonial Manor, Hackettstown. She was born in Dover to the late John and Julia DeBello, Sr.  She was a longtime resident of Rockaway. Patricia graduated from Morris Hills High School in 1957 and began working for Isler Transformer, Dover. She wen on to open Fantasia Botique, Denville. After closing her store she went on to manage Casual Affairs for several years and retired from Heritage Abstract. 

Patricia loved fashion and had a keen eye for it. She was also a caregiver for for her mother until her passing in 2012. 

She is survived by her devoted brother John DeBello, Jr, of Long Valley; son Mario Grauso; grandson Harrison Grauso and many other loving family members.

A memorial mass will take place on Saturday, July 27, 2024, 10:00AM at St. Cecilia RC Church, Rockaway. Inurnment to follow at Rockaway Presbyterian Cemetery. Arrangements by Tuttle Funeral Home, Randolph.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, https://www.stjude.org/.