Lawrence Grasso, 83, died Jan. 9, 2011, at Consulate Health Care, Vero Beach.
He was born in Passaic, N.J. and lived in Vero Beach for 25 years, coming from Wayne, N.J.
Before retiring, he was an officer in the Merchant Marine.
Survivors include his nephew, Lars Jentsch, of Laguna Niguel, Calif.
No services are planned.
Arrangements are by Cox-Gifford-Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
A guestbook is available at http://www.seawindsfh.com/obituaries.php.