Dewey Granata Jr.

Duvilio “Dewey” Albert Granata Jr., born December 21, 1943, age 79, formerly of Easton Maryland, Broomall, and Overbrook Park Pennsylvania passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023. He attended West Catholic High School and graduated from Lincoln College Preparatory School in 1960. He attended Brown College Preparatory School September 1960 -1961. Dewey attended Philadelphia College of Art September 1961 - January 1964 for Advertising and Design. Dewey received two college degrees in both Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in June 1970, later he attended Villanova University studying Business Administration. Dewey was a member of St. Calistus Church, he grew up in Philadelphia surrounded by family. He was a Cub Scout and had an early love for cars and was the proud owner of a shiny new thunderbird at the early age of 15. He would sport his cousins and his best girl all around town. After having his own children, Dewey and his family loved to summer in Wildwood, New Jersey, some of the fondest memories are from those summer weeks spent at the beach when Michelle and Michael were young. One of the many highlights always included a visit to Douglass Candie’s on the boardwalk. Continuing his love for cars he was also the proud owner of a 1977 metallic silver with red interior Corvette. He was an automotive enthusiast, also he collected coins, stamps, Corvette magazines, and collectible cards. Dewey was a huge sports fan of his hometown teams the Philadelphia Eagles and the Phillies. He loved black and white classic movies; his favorites were westerns and anything featuring Audie Murphy. Dewey was an Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Technician working with both Westinghouse Defense and Boeing Corporation. His last occupation was the owner of Village Coins & Collectables. He was a caregiver for both of his parents. After the passing of his parents, he lived in Maryland with his son for six months, afterwards returning to his beloved Philadelphia. He resided in Broomall, Pennsylvania with his cousin Elaine and close to his cousins Mary Lou and Karen where he lived happily until he was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in November 2020 and then moved in with his daughter and son-in-law in Easton, Maryland. Dewey went into remission under the care of Dr. David Smith April 2021 - May 2023 and was undergoing treatment with Dr. Elliott Epner in Easton before a debilitating fall. Dewey was a kind, caring man, a true gentleman, always a positive attitude and cared about other’s feelings above his own. He enjoyed his summer vacations in Wildwood, Cape May, Ventnor City, and Atlantic City New Jersey. He loved warm weather, family gatherings, visiting the Casinos in Atlantic City and an occasional trip to Dairy Queen for an afternoon treat. Dewey is survived by daughter, Michelle Skyyler Roe and son-in-law, Michael Wilson Roe of Easton, Maryland, and son, Michael “Mike” Granata and daughter-in-law, Kelly Granata of Maryland and two grandchildren, Tyler Granata and Riley Granata of Maryland. Predeceased loved ones: his father, Duvilio “Dewey” Albert Granata Sr. and his mother, Rose Doris Gambino Granata. Dewey’s final resting spot will be beside his beloved parents at Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery, Springfield, Pennsylvania on September 16, 2023. Burial is private. 1. In lieu of flowers DONATE to help pay for Dewey’s end-of-life expenses using the links below for Zellie or PayPal. Zellie: https://www.zellepay.com/ Email: Michelle.roe7571@gmail.com PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/home Email: Michelle.roe50@gmail.com 2. In lieu of flowers DONATE to Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) in Memory of Dewey Granata Jr. at the American Cancer Society. Use the link below. https://raiseyourway.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=9972

Dewey Granata Jr.

December 21, 1943 - August 6, 2023