| Location | Leonia, New Jersey. United States |
| Age | 48 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 01/09/1960 |
| Date of Death | 21/12/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,777 since 21/02/2009 |
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Yvette Grasso cherished her personal relationships as a daughter, wife, sister, mother, aunt,
sister-in-law, and friend. Born in NYC, Yvette was raised for most of her life in West New York, New
Jersey. She was the daughter of Julio and Angela Zayas, attended Number Five School and graduated
from Memorial High School after completing an early admissions program for college. She graduated
from Saint Thomas Aquinas, majoring in Spanish and earning her certification as a teacher. By the
age of 20, she had become a member of the Memorial High School faculty, realizing a lifelong dream
to become a teacher. Throughout her 30 years as a teacher, class advisor, disciplinarian, and
assistant principal, Yvette was always close by, to lovingly nurture, guide, and assist her
students. She was a determined, enthusiastic, and energized teacher and administrator, who one
student beautifully described as her "Memorial Mom." As a young and idealistic teacher she was
instrumental in augmenting the ESL program with innovative programs that are in existence today;
Although a very young teacher, she was indeed a visionary who had the foresight to see the need for
such programs for her students, often meeting resistance from administration. She was never given
credit, nor did she seek recognition for these educationally sound ideas and enduring programs. Her
motivation was that her students be given a chance to succeed and that the playing field be
leveled.
Anyone who knows Yvette will also know how she loved to find ways to raise money for MHS events and
for the senior class. One of the biggest fundraisers was Puttin on the Hits,which she brought to MHS
with her co-advisor and is still raising money for the school today. As an Assistant Principal, at
MHS, she worked hard with her fellow administrators in seeking ways to raise much needed funds for
senior class events and school related activities for students.
Dearest to Yvette, are her family members and friends. Her children and her siblings meant the
world to her. They had a special bond as a family. Her friends became her family members. There was
something very special about Yvette that generated strong and loyal bonds between her and her
friends. She loved to have parties and BBQ's at the house and at the slightest suggestion she would
tell me she was planning a party. She would plan a party of 20 which would turn into a party for 100
most times. She just loved being around people and enjoyed her family and friends. She loved,
celebrated, and was proud of her Latin Culture. She enjoyed Latin music and knew the lyrics to every
song after hearing the words once. She looked forward to going to her favorite Spanish Restaurants
to eat and Latin Clubs to listen and dance to the music, with her friends and family on a Friday or
Saturday night. (To be continued)
Although I am Yvette’s stepson she would insist on introducing me as her son, and always
treated me as such. Yvette touched us all in so many ways; She was a blessing to her family and
friends in the way that her joy was derived from our happiness. She lived her life unselfishly for
us, with boundless love and sacrifice. During many points in life we suffer sacrifices for the
benefit of our loved ones, what makes Yvette unique is that she constantly put our needs ahead of
her own. I enjoyed many personal experiences where she would intervene on my behalf when I upset my
father. As he yelled at me She would either joke and make fun of him for over reacting, or be behind
him laughing, which often got us both in trouble because he would catch her. In the end we would all
laugh because of her ability to make light of any situation.
Yvette would guide us even when we did not seek or want assistance. When it came to helping
someone, Yvette refused to take no for an answer. There were countless times that I would attempt
to resolve a problem on my own but when I got there I was told “its done, Yvette already took care
of it”. I was not the only example of Yvette’s devotion to her family and friends. Her
daughters were her life, her husband her soul mate, her siblings Emilio and Nancy were her constant
companions, her parents her world, her friends her strength, and her students her passion.
Anyone can enjoy a relationship with a person. A mother can be a mother to a child, however few
of us can be what a person needs at any given time, and that is the special type of person Yvette
was. She was both mother and best friend to her children. She used this natuaral ability to help
many of us to overcome adversity.
We feel that this is not just goodbye. When we gathered in such great numbers at her funeral, we
are not only mourning, we are paying tribute to her beautifully lived life. Simply stated, the large
numbers of people at both the hospital and services, is a testament to Yvette’s life. Any
passerby seeing that type of support was thinking, how is it possible that a person could impact the
lives of so many. It is an easy question for those of us who know Yvette to answer. Many times in
life it is difficult to do the right thing, because the right thing is usually the harder path. This
never swayed Yvette. When it came to her family friends and students she was selfless. At times she
fought really hard to help those she loved. It was not always easy, she did struggle, and was on
occasion fearful for our well being, but despite the difficulties she would never give up on any of
us.
I know she still would have done so much more for us had she lived, but few can say they have
accomplished or are as loved as much as Yvette. So let us for a moment not think about the tragedy
surrounding her passing, and remember the way she lived her life. Thank you all for your constant
support and for giving Yvette the goodbye that she so richly deserves.
Please lite a candle for her, add a story, or a few kind words. She would love that.
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Angels
When you were born, an angel smiled,
As you became a child, an angel sat on your shoulder
When you became an adult, an angel held your hand
As you grew old, an angel walked down the road with you,
And, when you died, another angel got their wings.
Happy Birthday , Yvette
Yvette , I know in my heart that you are with the angels watching over us in Heaven. I miss our long talks that spanned over 28 years. I was blessed to have had you as my friend and we were like sisters .
Remember that you and I both believed that God brings us into this world to complete Missions and when we have completed those Missions , God calls us and prepares us for the coming of those other ones we loved and left behind .You are so wonderful, forgiving , loving, giving and I will never forget that when were down we helped each other get up and stood by each other through thick and thin.I miss you very much . Rest and smile with the Angels ,Love always , Phyllis Vignola XOXO
♥~Happy Birthday Yvette~♥
MAY THE WINDS OF LOVE BLOW SOFTLY
AND WHISPER SO YOU'LL HERE
WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE AND MISS YOU
AND WISH THAT YOU WERE HERE
I WANT TO GIVE YOU WISHES
IN OUR HEARTS YOUR BIRTHDAY IS KEPT,
TO LOVE, TO CHERISH,
AND TO NEVER FORGET
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TO CELEBRATE THIS DAY
TO SHARE IN THIS OCCASION
YOUR HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR YVETTE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.
All my Love Gloria Anthony's Mom xoxo
I'm writing this from heaven where I dwell with God above. Where there's no more tears or sadness, there's just eternal love. Please do not be unhappy, just because I'm out of sight. Remember that I'm with you, every morning, noon and night. That day I had to leave you, when my life on earth was through, God picked me up and hugged me and he said "I welcome you. Its good to have you back again. You were missed while you were gone. As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on."
Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do. And foremost on that list of mine, is to watch and care for you. And I will be beside you every day and week and year. And when you're sad, I'm standing there to wipe away the fear. And when you lie in bed at night the days' chores put to flight, God and I are closest to you in the middle of the night. When you think of my life on earth, because you're only human, it's bound to bring you tears. But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain. Remember, there would be no flowers unless there was some rain.
It's always God's philosophy and I'd like it for you too, that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you. If you can help someone who is in sorrow or in pain, then you can say to God at night, My day was not in vain. And now I am content that my life was worthwhile, knowing as I passed along the way, I made someone smile. So if you meet someone who is down and feeling low, just lend a hand to pick him up as on your way you go. When you are walking down the street and you've got me on your mind, I'm walking in your footsteps only a half a step behind. And when you feel that gentle breeze or the wind upon your face, that's me giving you a great big hug or just a soft embrace. And when it's time for you to go from that body to be free, remember you're not going, you're coming here to me. And I will always love you from that land way up above. We'll be in touch again soon. P.S. God sends His love.
Your Angel’s Watching Over You.
Don’t let troubled thoughts,
Disturb your peaceful sleep.
Your angel’s watching over you,
There’s no need for you to weep.
Don’t let life’s tribulations,
Play games with your mind.
Your angels watching over you,
To protect you all the time.
The journey of life can be,
A difficult one to take,
Your angels watching over you,
And will guide each step you make.
Find strength from within,
To dispel all your fears.
Your angels watching over you,
And will wipe away your tears.
�Mark Ainslie 2009
To my dear friend xx
I just wanted to say thank you
In a special kind of way
For all the messages and thoughts
You share with me each day
I've tried to think of all the things
That say how much I care
And so i'm sending special hugs
For all of you to share
It's a special kind of friendship
Of this you must agree
For we all live in different worlds
Some far across the sea
So i'm sending you this message
It's what I want to do
To say how much I really care
For everyone of you lots of love june xxx
To my dear friend xx
I just wanted to say thank you
In a special kind of way
For all the messages and thoughts
You share with me each day
I've tried to think of all the things
That say how much I care
And so i'm sending special hugs
For all of you to share
It's a special kind of friendship
Of this you must agree
For we all live in different worlds
Some far across the sea
So i'm sending you this message
It's what I want to do
To say how much I really care
For everyone of you lots of love june xxx
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FOR SOMEONE VERY SPECIAL
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love dorothy xx
Friendship Joy
You are a shelter
From life’s frequent storm;
Like a comfortable blanket;
You keep me snug, safe and warm.
You’re a light in the window
When everything’s dark;
You’re a trip to the circus,
A picnic in the park.
Like a bright, sunny summer,
You are joy without end;
And I’m so very privileged
To call you my friend.
OUR ANGELS SENDING US LOVE XXX
Watching from above
send you messages of love...
Because they know the pain you feel
and that you need their care to heal...
Through their loving, kind devotion
they'll set your world in spiritual motion...
And just as winter warms into spring
a new awakening they will bring...
Today your heart is filled with sadness
Tomorrow's dawn will bring you gladness...
And you will know that it's in God's love
That Angels watch you from above...
love june and family xxx
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