Bill would always start our Golf round with a joust on some sort. His favorite "tongue in cheek" punch was to Roger reminding him, after too many practice swings, to "practice on your own time Roger".

Too many years went by without his insight and wit !



Was nostalgic about Bill and wanted to reach out.  We were taking down our Christmas tree and the orniment that Ann and him sent us years ago brought back lost memories.   Did not expect to see he had gone.  He was a delightful and ever funny with his commentary.  I when any of us (Roger, Mel, Marvin or me) were late because we spent too much time on the range he always had a funny response like "Practice on your own time".  The World has few soulful Men from which to draw inspiration - Bill was one.  He is looking down and saying Slow down and enjoy !  Sorry I am so late - was practicing.  
Alfred  

Bill and I were teammates on a very good high school basketball team in Cobleskill, New York. His younger brother Gene was also a member of that team. Both Bill and Gene were  excellent athletes, great teammates and terrific young men! I am not surprised that he  later excelled at golf and was a joy to be around on and off the golf course. May he rest in peace.

Bill and I were very competitive on the course. Neither liked to lose to the other. But Bill was also someone who was always happy to help me and others with their swing or strategy problems. We also talked a lot about equipment and I also enjoyed when he came into the store so we could kick around new equipment.

Rest in Peace my friend!

Knew Bill, I guess, forever.  When they lived in San Antonio we used to get together for dinner and watch movies (we were younger then).  When Bill and I played golf, he always had a saying in some God knows out of this world language, "come pindge mire l'tuye."  I still don't understand it, but I'll never forget it.  He was almost like a brother to us, we will miss him dearly.

I met Bill through Richard around 20 years ago at Richards golf weekend in North Carolina and we've been friends ever since.We had some great times together and he will be missed.Like Jack said he loved doling out the winnings especially to himself.You will be missed friend but never forgotten.

May 24,2020                                                                                                           

We have known a Bill for almost 30 years.  He was not only a true friend, he was family to us.  Since his wife past 18 years ago he has spent every Thanksgiving and Christmas Day dinner with my family.  He will be truly missed at our Holidays and every week dinner’s throughout the years.
Richard and Bill were best friends and a void will forever be in his heart.  In 2009 when Richard had his stroke it was Bill who got him back Into playing golf which he will be forever grateful.  We love you Bill and will miss you dearly   God Bless and know you are reunited with Ann.

I met Bill when I retired and started to play regular golf  the  Legacy Club. Bill had a great sense of humor, always willing to kid you about your golf game. He was a pleasure to play golf with. He was an excellent putter, the best in our group. I truly enjoyed his company. Bill was always giving clubs to guys in our group. He gave me a driver that I used for quite awhile.  After he quit Legacy he still remained part of our golf group when we had group dinners. Bill was a GREAT guy and I know I will miss him, and he will not be forgotten.

I have known Bill for 10 years.  When I met Bill he was the leader of our local  golf gang.  He was always welcoming, considerate and caring.  Bill was always happy to help his friends out, whether to give  them  a golf tip, provide an inspirational thought or to cheer them up with a joke.  I fondly called him my coach.  At the end of the rounds Bill was always engaged in tallying the scores, collecting the bets and doling out the winnings.  To Bill it was about the relationships, the comradery and the friendly competition.  He was a class act! 
 We miss you Bill.

Jack Cahill,  friend

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William Grasso Jr.

17 diciembre, 1942 – 9 mayo, 2020

Baldwin-Fairchild Oaklawn Chapel & Oaklawn Cemetery

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