Dolores Adalaide Grippo

Dolores was born in Philadelphia, PA on September 3, 1929 to Frank and Nonabelle DeGregorio. She moved to California when she was 18 years old, where she met and fell in love with Anthony Grippo. They were married on August 1, 1953. They settled in So. California where they raised their 5 children. Dolores loved to cook, bake Italian cookies, spend time with family and friends . She also loved going to the casino to play the penny slots. Her hobbies were crocheting, crossword puzzles, and reading.

Dolores is survived by her five children; son Anthony Grippo of Twin Falls, ID, daughter Antoinette Grippo of Eagle River, AL, daughter Christina (Bob) Ciatti of Downey, CA, daughter Lisa Fortelny of Downey, CA, son Michael Grippo of Westminister, CA, 11 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She also leaves behind her five sisters; Melanie Tozer of Millville, NJ, Susanne Dewland of Lindenwold, NJ, Frankie (Bill) Israel of Vineland, NJ, Melissa (Mark) Van Leuven of Vineland, NJ and Cathy Bryant of Mt. Laurel NJ along with numerous nieces and nephews. Dolores was greeted at Heaven's gate by her loving husband of 63 years, Anthony Michael Grippo (passed May 2016) as well as her brother Carmen DeGregorio and her grandson Anthony Jr. who all preceded her in death.

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