| Carl LaGrassa
October 25, 1928 - January 27, 2009
 Carl LaGrassa, 80, of Far Hills, NJ, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2009, peacefully at Home with his family by his side.
Born: October 25, 1928, in East Harlem, NY.
Personal: He resided in Far Hills for four years, prior to that, he lived in Oldwick, NJ and NY,NY. He was a son of the late Gaspare & Ursula LaGrassa. Carl was the Founder and CEO of Automated Securities Clearance Ltd. (ASC). ASC provided back office accounting systems to brokerage Companies. In 1989, ASC developed an online trading system for NASDAQ traders called BRASS. The BRASS system became the standard for the industries and at the time of its sale, over 70% of trades were processed through this system. After selling ASC, he and his wife Gloria built the Pluckemin Inn in Bedminster to pursue his long standing love of food and passion for fine wine. The "Inn" is considered one of the finest restaurants in New Jersey. Carl was a Philanthropist, he was known for his caring and generosity. His favorite charities are those which helped children. Carl was a collector of fine wine. Memberships: Carl was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church, Peapack, NJ
Survivors: His loving wife of 35 years Gloria; his caring children, a daughter Carla L. LaGrassa of NY, NY.; a son Carl and his wife Mary Ann of Rumson, NJ. two grandchildren Carl and Cade; a sister Anita Pollack and her husband Jason of Long Island, NY.; a niece Andrea.
Services: Visitation Will be Friday, January 30, 2009, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bailey Funeral Home, 176 Main Street, Peapack, New Jersey 07977. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 31, at 10:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial with the Most Reverend Paul G. Bootoski, Bishop of Metuchen officiating, at St. Brigid 129 Main Street, Peapack, NJ 07977. Intombment will be at the Resurrection Cemetery, Piscataway, NJ. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Warren Hills Memorial Home, 234 W. Washington Avenue, Washington, NJ 07882, and The Bailey Funeral Home, 176 Main Street, Peapack, New Jersey 07977. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Association for Frontotemporal Dementias, 1616 Walnut Street, Suite 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is with the deepest sympathy my husband and myself send this note to Gloria LaGrassa and her family. Joe and I first met Carl and Gloria through Jeff Haines, owner of Butlers at Far Hills, Inc. At the time Jeff and Patty Haines and Joe and myself were attempting to raise funds for the Arc of Somerset thru an event called The Arc Angel Ball. It was through their donations and introduction to people within their business world that we were able to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mr. LaGrassa never wanted public recognition for the great donations he made both professionally and personally. I know the children and adults of The Arc Are saddened as well as we are for the loss of such a great man. His name will always be linked with those persons who truly made a difference in his community. Joe and Betty Petrillo, Bedminster, New Jersey
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Gloria and Family, The Jacobus Vanderveer House extends its heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. The Vanderveer House will always remember the generosity of you and Carl as benefactors in the historic preservation of one of New Jersey's most important Revolutionary War landmarks. Most sincerely, The Board of Trustees The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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