Lucio DelGrosso (Louie), 78, of Sparta, NJ passed away peacefully on July 13, 2019 at Morristown Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Chieti, Italy, immigrated to South Philadelphia, and moved to Sparta in 1984. He was a mason and owner of DelMason Contractors for 40 years. He built and repaired much of the stonework in Lake Mohawk before he retired in 2009. In his younger years, he loved to hunt, fish and dance. In his later years, he loved being with his grandchildren more than anything. Louie was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Church. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 42 years, Assunta Gallara DelGrosso. Lucio is survived by his beloved daughters: Maria DeFelice and her husband Peter of Sparta; Denise Haydu and her husband John of Essex Fells, NJ; and Christina Pitzer and her husband Andrew of Sparta, NJ. He is the beloved grandfather of: Elizabeth and Peter DeFelice; Hunter and Somer Haydu and Lucas and Linden Pitzer. Lucio is also survived by his sisters: Lina Tropea and Nadia Sigismondi; many nieces and nephews and his companion Susanna Thomas. Friends are invited to celebrate his life on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 6-9pm at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St, Sparta, NJ 07871. A funeral mass will be held at 11am Thursday at Our Lady Of The Lake Church, 294 Sparta Ave, Sparta, NJ. Interment will follow at Sparta Cemetery.
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