Arthur Grazioso Jr. Passes Away at 61

Furniture World News Desk on 10/15/2018

Arthur P. Grazioso, Jr., age 61, of Oakland, died Monday, October 1, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Mary L. (Murphy) and his adoring daughter Laura M. Grazioso. Art also leaves behind his mother, Dorothy, and his sisters, Joanne Rampello and Julie Richard. Born on Governors Island, New York City, Art was raised in Leominster, MA before moving to New Jersey 40 years ago. He began his career with the S. Bent and Brothers Furniture Company in Gardner, MA where he developed a passion for the furniture industry. He was most recently a sales representative for Chromcraft Corp.

He was a very loving father, husband, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, and friend to all. Known and admired for his enormous heart, incredible generosity, gentle spirit, and (often lengthy) stories, Art’s love for life was only matched by his devotion to his family and friends. He is predeceased by his father, Arthur P. Grazioso Sr.