It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John Michael Grassia III (Schenectady, New York), born in Niskayuna, New York, who passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 30, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Michael Grassia III to show support.

He was predeceased by : his grandparents, Richard, Constance Poltorak, John and Mary Grassia Sr. John; and his pets, Abby and Myah.

He is survived by : his parents, John Michael Grassia Jr. and Judith Grassia (Poltorak); his child Arlo; his sisters, Gina McDermott (Ryan) and Krista Rotondi (Marcus); his nieces and nephews, Declan, Liliana McDermott, JJ, Frankie and Mila Rotondi; and his aunts and uncles, Valerie Bleser (Raymond), Richard Poltorak (June), Vincent Grassia (Anita) and Sandra Gizzi.

Due to floral restrictions at the cemetery, John's family would be grateful for memorial donations to be made to America's Gold Star Families, PO Box 9696 Peoria, IL 61612 (americasgoldstarfamilies.org) or to Signal 30 NYS Troopers Benefit Fund, 20 Century Hill Drive S. Suite 3, Latham, NY 12110 (signal30.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Glenville Funeral Home

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March 18, 2024

Renee Farley, President, Malta Veterans appreciation program lit a candle

March 18, 2024

Renee Farley, President, Malta Veterans appreciation program sent flowers

“Malta Veterans appreciation program since our sincerest condolences and love and appreciation for our hometown hero John Renee Farley, President co founder Malta Veterans appreciation program Board and volunteers”

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March 21, 2024

Charles Gili wrote a sympathy message

“Hello, We would like to express our deepest condolences and to let the Grassia Family know that we have donated to the Signal 30 Trooper’s Benefit Fund and to America’s Gold Star Families in the name of John Michael Grassia III. We will also place a flag in his honor each year on Memorial Day Weekend at our “Field of Flags” event, held under the Verrazano Bridge, next to Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn and at each location where we conduct this memorial. US Hockey Players Support Our Troops”