Joseph James Gratta, Sr.

Gratta, Joseph J., Sr. of Hingham, November 27, 2008. The beloved husband of the late Rose (Nardo) Gratta. Loving father of Joseph J. Gratta, Jr. and his wife Janis of Quincy. Pamela Rowell and her husband the late Kenneth S. Rowell, Maria Gratta-Pagnani and her husband Douglas of Hanson, Judith Gratta -Barkas of Hingham and the late Michael and Marko Gratta. Brother of Maryann Callahan of Hanson and James Gratta of Middleboro. Joseph is also survived by his 21 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Joseph was a life long resident of Hingham. He was the owner and operator of Joseph J. Gratta, Sr. Construction in Hingham. A proud World War II United States Navy Veteran. Joseph attended Hingham High School and was a member of the varsity Basketball team. He was very proud that he built his home in Hingham for his wife Rose, they raised their six children there. A member of the American Legion Post, VFW post, West Corner Mens’ Club, a member of Local #4 operators union and a member of the Sons of Italy Club in Hingham. Joseph enjoyed deer hunting, golf, playing cards, making wine and clamming. Joseph will be sadly missed by all those who knew him. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Life Celebration Service in Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, Wednesday at 9:15 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10 AM. Visiting hours Tuesday 4- 8 PM. Burial in Saint Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham. Donations in memory of Mr. Gratta may be made to DaVita Dialysis Center, 330 Liberty Industrial Parkway, Suite 600, Weymouth, MA 02189.