Grace Bove

Today we remember a remarkable woman, Grace Bove who was a mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, who touched every life she encountered with warmth, wisdom, and unwavering strength. She had a heart that overflowed with love for her grandchildren and all children. Being around her felt like being wrapped in a safe, unbreakable embrace. She made each of us feel deeply seen and fiercely protected. Grace passed away peacefully on June 29,2025 at her home in Bay Terrace, Staten Island, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 88. Born on October 16, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, to Antonio and Catherine Crupi, Grace was known for her warm heart and generous spirit. At 15, she met Nunzio, the love of her life, while working at Charlie's Ice Cream Parlor. They married on February 18,1956, at St. Mary's Catholic Church and shared 66 wonderful years together with their beloved children Catherine, Maryann, and Nunzio jr. Grace was kind beyond words, always thoughtful, always putting others before herself. But don't mistake her kindness for softness' she was one of the strongest people we've ever known. If you tried to get away with something, she'd see right through it, and call you out with a look, a word, or sometimes just silence that said it all. To know Grace was truly to love her. She enjoyed going on vacations, dancing, and celebrating every holiday surrounded by her family. One of her greatest joys was hosting Sunday dinner at her house each week a tradition that brought everyone together and created memories that will last forever. She was our rock. Our truth-teller. Our safe place. The love she gave us will never fade, and the lessons she taught us will live on in how we treat others, raise our children, and stand firm in who we are. We will miss her deeply, but her spirit lives on in each of us. Rest in peace, Grace a mother, grandmother and friend. You were and always will be the family's biggest blessing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:45 AM on Wednesday at St Clare Church located at 110 Nelson Ave Staten Island, New York 10308. Interment will be in Ocean View Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.scaliahome.com

Grace Bove

October 16, 1936 - June 29, 2025