Obituary of Grace Raguso

Grace Raguso, 97, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Friday, April 20 in Yonkers, NY. Grace was born on September 25, 1914 to Antonio and Serafina Carlucci in Yonkers, NY. Educated in Yonkers, Grace married Angelo Raguso on February 4, 1934 and devoted her life to her family. Grace was happiest when her home was filled with family and friends. Her door was always open and her home was filled with love. She is survived by her children, Mary Ellen Pease, Joan Masella (Anthony), Joseph (Jean), Patricia Callaghan, Anthony (Linda), Donna Papitto (Paul) and her grandchildren Rose Venuti, Joseph Raguso, Sharon Callahan, Frank Masella. Lisa Loza, Diane Falcone, Anthony Raguso, Michael Callaghan, Noreen VanTassel, Michael Raguso, Paul Papitto, Gina Papitto and 20 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Dominick Carlucci of Hawley, PA and many loving nieces and nephews. Grace was predeceased by her husband Angelo in 1996 and siblings Mildred Peters, Mary Curella, Antonio, Augustine, Manuel, James, Joseph, Angelo and Daniel Carlucci. She was also predeceased by her beloved son in law Edward Callaghan. The family would like to thank Calvary Hospice, especially Colleen and Kate for the care and love they showed their "Amazing Grace". Friends may call on Sunday from 4-8 PM and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at Sinatra Memorial Home, 601 Yonkers Ave. Mass of the Christian Burial on Tuesday at 10 AM at Saint Bartholomew Church, Yonkers. Entombment at Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Calvary Hospice. To light a candle or offer words of comfort please visit www.sinatraffh.com.