Background
Devitt-Grasso, Pauline Virginia was born on May 13, 1930 in Salem, Massachusetts, United States. Daughter of John M. and Mary Elizabeth (Cologey) Devitt.
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Pauline Virginia Devitt-Grasso
Edit Profilevolunteer medical/surgical nurse
Education
Bachelor of science in nursing, Boston College, 1952; student, Boston University, 1954-1955; student, Boston State Teachers College, 1953-1954.
Career
Staff nurse, J.P. Kennedy Junior Memorial Hospital, Brighton, Massachusetts, 1952-1953; head nurse, day supervisor, J.P. Kennedy Junior Memorial Hospital, Brighton, 1953-1954; day supervisor, J.P. Kennedy Junior Memorial Hospital, Brighton, 1955; clinical instructor, J.P. Kennedy Junior Memorial Hospital, Brighton, 1955-1958; administrative assistant, J.P. Kennedy Junior Memorial Hospital, Brighton, 1968; director nursing education, J.P. Kennedy Junior Memorial Hospital, Brighton, 1958-1968. Visiting instructor Boston College, Massachusetts State College, Memorial Hospital School Nursing, Newton, Massachusetts Memorial Hospital School Nursing, 1955-1968, CUA S of N, 1990. Board directors Behavioral Health Superior vena cava syndrome Inc., treasurer, 1996.
Membership
President Project Help Our Planet Earth, Manhattan Beach, California, 1982. President advisory council Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army, 1989, 90, 91, board directors Redondo Beach, since 1992, secretary board directors, 1994. Consultant Manhattan Beach Housing Foundation, since 1986, Manhattan Beach Case Manager, since 1982.
Member advisory council South Bay Senior Services, Torrance, California, since 1986, president, since 1995, president advisory board 1985-2001. Senior advocate City of Manhattan Beach, 1982. Board directors Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Torrance, 1986-1990.
Board directors Behavioral Health Services, since 1992, treasurer 1996-2004, vice chair since 2004, hospital committee, finance committee, executive committee, human resource committee, Strategic Planning Committee since 2002, auditong committee, 2005. Neighborhood chair Girl Scouts United States. Member Beach City Council on Aging, 1983-1991.
Member Salvation Army Ladies Auxiliary. Member advisory board Salvation Army Corps, Redondo Beach. Member AARP, South Bay Genealogical Society, New England History and Genealogical Society, Polish Genal.
Society Southern California, American Martyrs Altar Society (president 1983, council member-at-large 1992), Catholic University American National Alumni Association (honorary), Catholic University American School Nursing Alumni Association (honorary), Boston College Alumni Association (Golden Eagle award 2002), Manhattan Beach Senior Citizens Club (president 1985-1986, 88-89), Lions (Citizen of Year award Manhattan Beach club 1986), DAV (commander's club 1990, 91, 92), Lady in Equestrian Order of Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
Interests
Connections
Married Frank Anthony Grasso, October 26, 1968. 1 stepson, Christopher Anthony.
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Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Certified of Appreciation, County of Los Angeles, 1988, Volunteer of the Year award City of Manhattan Beach, 1988, Award of Honor County of Los Angeles,1989, State of California Senate Rules Committee Resolution Commendation, 1988. Named Outstanding Volunteer Catholic Daus. of America, 1986, Volunteer of Year City Manhattan Beach, 1986-1987. Rose and Scroll award Manhattan Beach Chamber ofC., 1989, Art Michel Memorial Community Svc. award Manhattan Beach Rotary Club, 1989, Certified of Appreciation KC's Queen of Martyrs Council, 1989, Redondo Beach Lila Bell award Salvation Army, 1989, others, Manhattan Beach Volunteer Appreciation award, 1982, 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, certified South Bay Centinela Credit Union, 1990. Nominated for Pres's. Volunteer Action award Project Help Our Planet Earth, 1987.Recipient Certified of Appreciation, County of Los Angeles, 1988, Volunteer of the Year award City of Manhattan Beach, 1988, Award of Honor County of Los Angeles,1989, State of California Senate Rules Committee Resolution Commendation, 1988. Named Outstanding Volunteer Catholic Daus. of America, 1986, Volunteer of Year City Manhattan Beach, 1986-1987. Rose and Scroll award Manhattan Beach Chamber ofC., 1989, Art Michel Memorial Community Svc. award Manhattan Beach Rotary Club, 1989, Certified of Appreciation KC's Queen of Martyrs Council, 1989, Redondo Beach Lila Bell award Salvation Army, 1989, others, Manhattan Beach Volunteer Appreciation award, 1982, 83, 84, 85, 86, 88, 90, 91, 92, 93, certified South Bay Centinela Credit Union, 1990.
Nominated for Pres's. Volunteer Action award Project Help Our Planet Earth, 1987.