Donald Lee Grammo
Donald Lee Grammo, age 92, of Herndon, Va, passed away on February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born at home on May 7, 1932, in Willoughby, Vermont, he was the son of Elwin Albert Grammo and Florence Julia (Drown) Grammo.
A graduate of Tupper Lake High School, class of 1950, Donald went on to study at Burdett Business College in Boston for two years before answering the call to serve his country in the U.S. Army. Upon his honorable discharge, he obtained a bachelor’s degree from New York University and began a long and successful career at Pfizer, retiring on January 1, 1996, after many years of dedicated service.
Outside of his professional life, Donald was a passionate volunteer, dedicating time to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Youth Organization, where he mentored and guided young people. He had a deep love for life’s simple pleasures, including traveling, skiing, ballroom dancing, and spending time at his camp site in the Pocono Mountains. However, it was his devotion to his family that brought him the most joy. Donald was known as the family historian, always ready to share stories and preserve the memories of generations. His nieces and nephews adored him, and he cherished every moment spent with them.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Ronald Grammo, his sister-in-law Joan Grammo, his sister Sudenne LaLonde, his brother-in-law Gordon LaLonde, his sister Birdenne Brozowski, his sister-in-law Grace Grammo, and his nephews Murray Smithers, William Gebo, and Paul Grammo.
He is survived by his brother Reynald Grammo, his brother-in-law Richard Brozowski, his beloved nieces and nephews, and a growing family of great and great-great nieces and nephews, all of whom loved him dearly and will carry on his memory.
Donald will be remembered for his kind heart, his dedication to family, and the warmth he brought to those around him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A celebration of life will be held on July 4th in Star Lake, New York with additional details to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Capital Caring Health at www.capitalcaring.org or Lucille’s Caroline Care Team 21306 Wind Rush Court, Potomac Falls, Va 20165.