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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Michael Grasso 71 years old, who passed away on August 2, 2020. We will remember him forever.

He was born on February 16, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY a son of the late Michael Angelo Grasso and Ernestine Grasso.

He studied at Farmingdale State College and graduated from Aviation High School in Long Island City.

He was an Air Force Veteran having served in the Vietnam War.

“Helicopter” Mike was an aircraft mechanic having worked most of his career at Long Island MacArthur Airport. He was a man of few words but expressed himself in other ways. He could be astonishingly artistic in both his work and personal life and was able to develop and implement creative solutions for mechanical problems. He loved kids, especially his grandsons, and regularly donated to several children’s charities.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Gasper Grasso.

Surviving is his son Michael J. Grasso and his daughter Michelle Muoio and son-in-law Dominick Muoio. His Grandchildren Henry Michael Muoio and Peter Muoio, who dearly loved their “Pop Pop.”Also, his sister Roslyn Adamo, brother-in-law Bernard Adamo, niece Linda Adamo, sister-in-law Jeryle Grasso and niece Amy Grasso. He will be missed by his family and many friends.

A service will be held on Long Island at a later date yet to be determined when it is hopefully safer for his friends and family to travel and meet.

Thank you to all Mike's friends and family for your kind thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please feel free to post a photo, share a story, or leave a tribute relevant to Mike on this page. He would want us to remember the good times.


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Roslyn Adamo
August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022
I miss my brother so very much. I loved being able to talk to my only surviving immediate family member. I wish he could have been here last month when his daughter, son in law and grandsons were here. He would have been so happy we were together. I hope he knows Ben and I are here for them and that we will be for the rest of our time. We are family.


Claudia Collins
August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022
Such a sad day to remember yet here we are. Now that John is with you I'm selling the house and going through so many pictures . All of us....with you and John riding, camping birthday parties bbq's. All our babies that are now grown adults with babies of their own. The cycle of life but too soon for many of us
I miss your laugh, sarcasm, Witt and heart. Rest well my brother xoxo Claudia
Vivian Grosso
February 16, 2022
February 16, 2022
Happy Birthday in heaven, dear cousin.
You are still missed by so many who love you! ❤️
Vicky Vale
March 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
I still look for you to walk in the door at the bar .you were a great friend. Miss you. Xo Vicky
Claudia Collins
February 16, 2021
February 16, 2021
My dear Michael
It's been months but feels like years since we've spoken. Our lives are forever changed without having you to talk and laugh with.
I'm sure you're up in heaven saying just what the hell is going on down there? There's so much political fodder going on that you would be having a ball with it. Don't worry...Vicky has been keeping it up sending me cartoons daily.
Since Jill left ,I always try to think that she's not gone, she's just on the other side of the door that I can't open yet. Hold her hand and just listen for the knock..
We love and miss you babe, Claude & John 
Linda Rose Adamo
August 13, 2020
August 13, 2020
My uncle Mike was a kind soul who loved his family and always liked to tell a good joke. My fondest memories were when our family would go to the marina for the day and then back to grandpa & grandma’s house for big dinner. Uncle Mike is now in heaven working on a car or fishing with grandpa.
My loving prayers go out to Michelle and Michael.
Ohgee Jogee
August 12, 2020
August 12, 2020
...Now and at the hour of our death..Amen...
Sleep Peacefully Mike... A rest well deserved !
Claudia Collins
August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020
Mike...my other husband we joked because he was always with John.
A great big friendly handsome larger than life teddy bear with a deep infectious laugh and devilish chuckle.
A great patriot as evidenced by his cartoons and jokes and there was no doubt which way he leaned.
A fabulous sense of humor. He played golf the way he played baseball one solid hit out of the park. Once I replaced his ball with an exploding one and we e stood around waiting for him to swing. When he hit it and it exploded into a big white puff of smoke he fell down and rolled in the grass laughing hysterically.
Always ended a phone call with "Love you babe".
When I spoke to him and he told me he was going into hospice, I started to cry and he said "Come on Claude,we knew this was coming. Tell John I love him and I'll see you on the other side " I replied " I love you " He said "Love you babe"

I did tell him Mike and yes I definitely will...Claudia
Michelle Muoio
August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020
My dad certainly had his own rules for operating in this world. He did things his own way and lived life on his terms. He was strong, fiercely independent, surprisingly sensitive, and sometimes a total pain in the ass....all traits that I see in his 3 and 6 year old grandsons every single day❤️ Loving my dad just meant you had to figure out how to navigate all that because he really was a big softy at heart. He made you ask for or spell out the things you needed, but always delivered if he could. He may not have always agreed with what others said or did, but genuinely wanted those he loved to be happy and supported them the best way he knew how. Sometimes that meant bringing home Carvel ice cream sundaes after a long day. Sometimes it was a simple pat on the back. And at times, in his typical stoic fashion, he said nothing at all and let you figure it out on your own. I couldn’t have become the person I am today without him.

He was one of a kind and my family will miss him dearly. I see his resemblance in both my children and I hope they grow up to be as strong as their Pop Pop was.

Thank you to everyone for all your lovely stories and photos. They are making this difficult time just a little bit easier for all of us.
Peter Borneman
August 11, 2020
August 11, 2020
to my friend mike grasso
we will miss you and your skills which will always be remembered but not surpassed by your friendship and loyalty. from the days and evenings of fixing the aircraft and helicopters to the boating's and fishing trips . to just boasting about our grand children. You will be greatly missed . Just one more thing when your looking down on us give us a nudge to keep us safe. 
                      Rest in peace   Your friends at Aircraft Maintenance Specialists      Peter Borneman and Son
              

 
Claudia Collins
August 10, 2020
August 10, 2020
What can you say about such huge loss with the passing of my friend Mike?
In 1970 he walked into the Town House Bar and Grill in Bay Shore NY dressed in full uniform with his proud Dad Mike..and that was the beginning of a friendship that would span 50 years.
He was Uncle Mike to my kids and my bike riding,golfing,hunting,fishing and camping buddy.
He was there for every event birthday parties.holiday celebrations,BBQ and funerals.
He helped assemble bicycles for Christmas and birthdays.
And when his own kids were born he was a doting and loving father.
He was a wonderful son and brother. A great friend to everyone but mostly MY FRIEND.AND I WILL MISS HIM EVERY DAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE..........JOHN COLLINS
Roslyn Adamo
August 9, 2020
August 9, 2020
Rest In Peace dear brother. You brought so much to our lives. Our family will have to find comfort and strength together as one during this difficult time. Your wonderful children are your legacy and a fine tribute to your memory. We will miss you as much as we love you.

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Roslyn Adamo
August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022
I miss my brother so very much. I loved being able to talk to my only surviving immediate family member. I wish he could have been here last month when his daughter, son in law and grandsons were here. He would have been so happy we were together. I hope he knows Ben and I are here for them and that we will be for the rest of our time. We are family.


Claudia Collins
August 2, 2022
August 2, 2022
Such a sad day to remember yet here we are. Now that John is with you I'm selling the house and going through so many pictures . All of us....with you and John riding, camping birthday parties bbq's. All our babies that are now grown adults with babies of their own. The cycle of life but too soon for many of us
I miss your laugh, sarcasm, Witt and heart. Rest well my brother xoxo Claudia
Vivian Grosso
February 16, 2022
February 16, 2022
Happy Birthday in heaven, dear cousin.
You are still missed by so many who love you! ❤️
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August 2, 2021
by Claudia Collins
A year already?????? .....Seems like yesterday because John and I  speak about you all the time.
That's how we keep you near...And you know you invade my dreams.  I dream of you and Hughie and share the dreams  with John.
I know you're good....and just passing time waiting for the rest of us.
Not to soon my dear but soon enough...love forever until then....Claude

  
August 13, 2020
by Rosalie Alejandro
I always felt I had a special closeness with my cousin. We sometimes would run into each other at the disco's. Everybody would go gaga over him and thought I was lucky to know such a cute guy. He was always willing to give me a lift in his cool cars and that was always special and sometimes very exciting. To my handsome cousin loved you more than you knew and will miss you terribly.

My friend helicopter mike

August 11, 2020
by Vicky Vale
What can I say. I’m sitting here Crying reading all the stories and looking at all the pictures. Just beautiful. I’ve known mike for about 12-13 years. What a gentleman and kind soul and stubborn (but it was really about not wanting to bother anyone). but most of all he was a good friend. Always thoughtful. He would always bring me little surprises when he came to visit me at work. It could’ve been chocolates to things he ordered in the mail to my last little gift in July a small knife u wear on a chain. Didn’t know what I was going to use it for but now it will be cherished..always remembered my birthday even while in the hospital in June. He thought he missed it..Amazing ! he loved his family so much and especially his little grandsons i could go on but I’ll leave it with i feel very honored to have known him and will miss him..vicky
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