Cheryl A. Grasso Rembac, 73, of Branford passed away peacefully on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Smilow Cancer Hospital/Yale-New Haven with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to Paul C. Rembac. Cheryl was born in New Haven on April 16, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Ann Marcello Grasso. She had worked as a nanny taking care of many children over the years. Cheryl was a member of the Branford Elks Lodge #1939 and had volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House. Mother of Paula C. Miller (Gregory), Jon-Paul Rembac (fiancé Amber Mott) and the late Paul C. Rembac, Jr. Grandmother to her pride and joy, Oliver Mason Rembac. Sister of Angela Sagnella (Edward), Martha Lipowski (Stanley), Mark DeFranco (Cindy), Donald DeFranco (Helen) and Anthony DeFranco (Sue). Also survived by many friends and family. Cheryl was loving, entertaining, generous, honest, thoughtful and always willing to lend a helping hand. She impacted the lives of so many people. She is now a beautiful bright guardian angel watching over all of us.
Family and friends are invited to meet directly at the Office of St. Lawrence Cemetery, 280 Derby Avenue, West Haven on Friday morning, Nov. 13th at 10:45 and may follow the funeral procession to the graveside for an 11:00 service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Melissa Marottoli Hogan Foundation for Cancer Research, 6 Partridge Lane, Branford, CT 06405. A celebration of her life will be held in the future.
Paula, Greg and Family,
Sending love and prayers.
Mark and Jaime Szyszka
My friend for 60 years. An unbelievable tragedy. My heart goes out to Cheryls family. There are no words I can think of,to console them. Only God can help them get through this. Sincerely Ray and Delores Davis
Sending love and strength to all of you. Cheryl was the stuff legends are made of. As a young girl I always loved being around her- her presence and her energy were always so positive- she made everyone around her feel special and confident and worthy of all things good. She’s had a powerful influence on so many in her life. xoxoxo
Having known Cheryl for over 60 years I considered her a true friend
Her presence will be missed at our reunion gatherings
Our prayers go out to Greg and family and my experiences growing up will Cheryl will always be in my memory
Paulie, Paula, Greg, JP, Amber and sweet Oliver,
Words will never allow you to know the heartache we all feel for the loss of Miss Cheryl. She was a shining light here on Earth and will continue to shine on us all from heaven. She will be in our hearts forever. Love you all. Love, The Fetters. 💖
My friend went home today. I’m gonna miss her so much! She is always so full of Love, Life, and a FRIEND to all who knows her. We share so much together. Family, friends, dinners, trips, and life experiences. But most of all I’m gonna miss our late night phone calls. I cry, and my heart is broken. I know I will see her again sometime in the future. Until then I will always have a place in my heart for her. Love You Cheryl Rembac.
Barbie.
Paulie, Paula, Greg , Jon Paul, Amber, and Oliver,
The Ciarleglio/Costanzo Family are sending all of our love and prayers to you all. Words cannot express how much we love Miss Cherly. She was a bright light in all of our lives and the wonderful memories of her will remain in our hearts forever. You are more than just our neighbors on Victoria Drive, you are our family. We love you all and we extend our deepest sympathy at this time.
Love, The Ciarleglio/Costanzo Family
A big heart and loving soul. She will be missed. (Graduating Class from NHHS 1965). Blessings and comfort to the family.
Some people come into our lives and quickly leave. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never ever the same.
Thought and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. I am so saddened to hear this news. May she Rest In Peace among the angels.
How I miss her, I always said I could never imagine my life without her, but I must and it hasnt gott asa len a bit easier. I live in memories I had with her and some were sad, some were serious but most of them her and I made were very funny and hysterical. For those of you who knew us when we were together know what I mean, they were classic moments. I cant be funny with anyone else like was with her., much love Cheryl until we get to be funny again as you were always my hero, my best friend., my partner in crime!!!!!!love u Catherine
I miss you until it hurts