Rose Virginia Gratta

Gratta, Rose Virginia (Nardo) of Hingham, October 20, 2006. Beloved wife of 62 years to Joseph J. Gratta, Sr. of Hingham. Loving mother of Joseph J., Jr. and his wife Janis of Quincy, Pamela J. Rowell and her late husband Kenneth S., Sr. of Pembroke, Maria Gratta-Pagnani and her husband Douglas A. of Hanson, Judith Gratta-Barkas of Hingham and the late Michael and Mark S.,Sr. Mother-in-law of Kathleen Liston of Hanover and Louise Gratta of Hingham. Sister of Angela Nardo of Hingham, Philomena “Mannie” Fuda of Weymouth and the late Mary Ciampi, Salvadore, James and Vito Nardo. Grandmother of the late Kenneth S. Rowell, Jr. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., HINGHAM, Tuesday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Saint Paul’s Church, Hingham at 10 AM. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 PM. Burial in Saint Paul’s Cemetery, Hingham. Rose’s entire life was for and about her large family. When her children were young she was involved in all their activities. She would never miss a game, event or gathering. This followed through with her grandchildren’s activities. Rose worked as an Aid in the Foster and East Schools in Hingham. She assisted in the playground and cafeteria. She was a wonderful daughter to her parents. When they became ill Rose made sure they were both well cared for and comforted. Rose always made sure the Hingham Police who worked the details always had a hot cup of coffee on the cold days or a cool drink in the warm months. She also prepared an annual Thanksgiving meal for one of the officers. Mrs. Gratta was well known around Town Hall. Whenever she came by to take care of business, she always made sure to drop off a tin of cookies to the workers in the various departments. Her family describes her as friendly, peppy, strong willed, kind hearted and loyal. She was the “rock” of her family and ran a very tight ship. Rose was a member of the West Corner Women’s Club and The Hingham Women’s Softball and Bowling Leagues. She also played cards every Friday night with her girlfriends. She enjoyed BINGO and liked taking trips to Foxwoods and Atlantic City, NJ. Donations in memory of Mrs. Gratta may be made to South Shore Elder Services, 159 Baystate Dr., Braintree, MA 02184 or AseraCare Hospice, 40 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.