James LaGrutta passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 6th. He was born in New York, NY on March 23, 1937, the youngest of two children to John and Sue. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Gerald, and his parents. He met the love of his life, Vivian Dantes, in 1961 at a dance at the Taft Hotel. They married in 1963 at St. Mary Gate of Heaven in Ozone Park and settled in Richmond Hill to raise two children, Jimmy and SueAnn, before moving to Massapequa. James loved being with family and was especially proud of his children and granddaughters. He had a love of life and making people laugh. He had a passion for golf and enjoyed all sports, as well as music and dancing. He is survived by his wife, Vivian, his son, Jimmy, daughter-in-law, Denise, daughter, SueAnn, son-in-law, Lou, and grandchildren Michelle and Chiara.
Donations can be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation
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