Mr. Graceffo, 88, a resident of Freehold for 48 years, died March 27, 2008, at home after a long illness. He was employed by Howell Trucking, Secaucus, for 30 years, and the U.S. Post Office in Freehold for 10 years. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Catherine Chiarello Graceffo; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Bill and Anne Graceffo, Lincroft, and Dennis Graceffo, at home; a daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Jim O’Prandy, Howell Township; and four grandchildren. The funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church, Freehold, followed by interment at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold. Arrangements were handled by the Higgins Memorial Home, Freehold. Memorial donations may be made to St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052.
