- Date Of Birth: January 25, 1947
- Date Of Death: November 23, 2020
- State: Pennsylvania
Charles A. “Chuck” Grassano, of Aston, passed peacefully on November 23, 2020 at the age of 73.Chuck graduated from Ridley High School in 1964, earned his bachelor’s degree from Widener – Pennsylvania Military College in 1968, and later his Master of Education from West Chester University. In 1968, he began his career in the Penn-Delco School District, teaching English and coaching soccer, football, and starting the wrestling program at Northley Middle School. “G”, as many of his student-athletes called him, became an English teacher and the head wrestling coach at Sun Valley High School in 1972, where he remained until his retirement in the course of his career, he amassed over 300 career wins, including undefeated seasons in 1975 and 1985. He was recognized for his achievements through his induction into five Halls of Fame: Sun Valley, Aston Sports, Delaware County, Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches; and, most recently in 2019, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, earning the Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award.G managed Knowlton Swim Club for over 30 years during his summers. In addition to the students and athletes whose lives he touched, he also impacted all who worked with him, and the Knowlton and Linvilla communities. He was also a member of the PIAA Officials and NCAA Officials, and umpired high school and college baseball, and refereed wrestling. He also coached soccer at the middle school and high school for many years. Chuck belonged to the Aston Lions Club and the Aston Knights of Columbus, and was a devout parishioner at the Church of St. Joseph in Aston.
