GRASSI, Vita (Safina) of Malden, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital. She was 85 years old. Born in Tripoli, Libya, Vita lived in Malden for many years. Beloved wife of Giacomo Grassi for over 57 years. Dear and devoted "Mamma" of Rosemary Jones and her husband, Robert of Revere and Jacqueline Barsotti and her husband, Carlo of Malden. Sister of Rosa Siega of Malden and the late Joseph and Frank Safina. Loving "Nonna" of Jason Barsotti, Christopher Barsotti and Julia Jones. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Vita's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Friday, Sept. 2 from 4-8 p.m. Her funeral will be from the funeral home on Saturday at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett, at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. Contributions in Vita's memory to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005 would be sincerely appreciated. Parking with attendants on duty.