Graziella Ragone

September 19, 1943 - February 9, 2016

Graziella 'Grace' Ragone, 72 died on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at Crown Nursing Home in Brooklyn, New York. Born Sunday, September 19, 1943 in Giovinazzo, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Antoinetta LaCalamita. Graziella is survived by her loving children Phil Ragone and wife Heather of Marlboro NJ, and daughter, Maria LoBrutto and husband Eddie of Old Bridge, NJ. She was also the cherished grandmother of Michelle LoBrutto, Ashley Ragone, and the late Cristina LoBrutto. Graziella enjoyed taking trips back to her native Italy. Her career as a seamstress was in the Garment Industry in Brooklyn, NY. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking for her family, which she loved spending time with. A devout catholic Graziella prayed regularly. A Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Saturday at Saint Gabriel's Historic Church located at Rt. 520 Marlboro, New Jersey 07746. Entombment will be in Saint Gabriel Cemetery, Marlboro, NJ. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, February 12, 2016, at Michael Hegarty & John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals and Cremation Service, 3377 US Highway 9, Old Bridge, New Jersey. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com