Joseph John Grassi II

Oct 3, 1975 – July 13, 2024

Joseph J. Grassi, 48, of Hollidaysburg, passed away Saturday following a brief illness.  He was born in Altoona, son of Joan (Davidson) and the late Joseph Sr. 

Surviving are a daughter, Sofia; four sons: Joseph III, Rocco, Ivan, and Steel, all of Hollidaysburg; his mother of Hollidaysburg; three sisters: Georgette, Liza, and Joan; aunts: Anita and Suzi (Tony); nieces & nephews: Natalia, Norah, Jacob, Joshua, Vincenzo, Jack, Sam, Dominic, Sullivan, Alek, and Ben; and many cousins.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Guy and Joan Luciano, and his aunt, Bobbi Murray.

Joe graduated from Hollidaysburg HS in 1994 and earned a BS in Criminal Justice from Juniata College.

He was proprietor of The Ultimate Sub Co. and was the Hoagie King of Hollidaysburg.

Joe was a member of St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg.

He lived for his children, family, and friends.  He loved playing softball, shooting guns, playing golf, and riding motorcycles.  As a business owner, he was very active in the community by donating his time and services to fundraising events.

Friends will be received from 2-6pm on Thursday July 18, 2024, and 12-2pm & 4-6pm on Friday July 19, at Sorge Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Hollidaysburg, where a Vigil service will be held.  A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11am Saturday July 20 at St. Michael Church, Hollidaysburg.  Committal at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry: 1523 Adams Avenue Altoona, PA 16601 or The Knights of Columbus Star of the Sea Council 4245: 324 Bedford Hollidaysburg, PA 16648.

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