Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for Roger Gardsen Gratto


04/05/1970 - 09/26/2025


Roger Gardsen Gratto, age 55 of Murphy, NC passed away Friday, September 26, 2025.

He was born in Hardfort, Connecticut to Roger Gratto of Stafford, CT and Glenn Gardsen of Long Meadow, MA. Roger enjoyed working on cars. He enjoyed nature, especially bird watching. Roger had a generous and loyal spirit and was always thinking of others. He was an animal lover. Roger was beloved by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Terri Gratto; one son, Zane Stanley of Manchester, CT; two sisters, Heather Ivanoff (Richard) and Laurie Lusardi (William) all of Enfield, CT; mother and father-in-law, Ellie and Ed Ouellette; one brother-in-law, EJ Ouellette; and his fur babies, Ernest and Rascal.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.


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