Joseph J. Grayo

Joseph J. Grayo , 84, of Towamensing Township, Carbon County, formerly of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at St. Luke's Hospital, Gnaden Huetten Memorial Campus, Lehighton.  Born in Philadelphia, he was a son of the late Anna (nee Costa) and Henry Grayo.  He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Doll) Grayo.

Joseph was employed in the delicatessen business.  In his early years, he owned his own store.  Later, he worked as a Supervisor of a chain of Shop'N'Bag delicatessens in the Philadelphia area.  Joe provided the best catered parties.  Besides his love of food, he was the "King" of rummy and pinochle.  He enjoyed watching his Phillies and Eagles.  What he loved the most was being surrounded by his family, and going to the Palmerton Senior Center.

Survivors: Joe was the dear father of daughter, Sharon (Jack Jr.) Westermann with whom he resided.  Sons, Joseph (Lisa) Grayo of Mickleton, NJ, John Grayo of Smyrna, DE, and Christopher (Joanne) Grayo of Bensalem.  Loving grandfather of 8, and great-grandfather of 4.  Numerous nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by a sister, and 2 brothers.

Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 2019, at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 8504 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19136.  Call, 10:00-11:00 a.m., Saturday in the church.  Interment, Parish Cemetery, Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia.  Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, Alzheimer's Association, Lehigh Valley Branch, 617A Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055.