Pinellas schools athletic director’s son, 18, dies
Frank Grasso, the 18-year old son of Pinellas County Schools athletic director Nick Grasso, died early Sunday morning. The cause of death is unknown.
"(Frank) enjoyed kids and was wonderful to have around," said Nick Grasso of his son, a senior at St. Petersburg High School "He brought a lot of joy to our family."
Nick Grasso said Frank died in his sleep at a friend’s house early Sunday. Frank was taking medication for an enlarged heart, according to Nick Grasso.
Frank played football at Northeast High from 2005-06 before transferring to St. Petersburg last year. He played football and baseball with the Green Devils as a junior but decided to quit sports this year in order to concentrate on his academics, Nick Grasso said.
A viewing is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at St. Paul’s Catholic Church at 1900 12th St. N in St. Petersburg. A service at the church will be at 10 a.m. Thursday.
Bob Putnam, Times staff writer