GRANESE, JOSEPH A., 55, of Ocean City passed away suddenly on Friday, April 11, 2008.

The son of Albert and Theresa Granese of Plymouth Meeting, Pa., he was the beloved colleague of Reilly, Matthews, Bononcini, Morowitz CPA and general manager of Accountant’s Computer Technology. He was also a journalist for Catamaran Media, published in such papers as The Sandpaper, The Current and The Gazette for two decades.

He was an avid birder and baseball fan and loved all of nature’s beings. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, colleagues and his pet parrot, Andre.

His is survived by his parents Albert and Theresa Granese and his nephew, Alexander (A.J.). He was predeceased by his sister Judy.

There will be a memorial service 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 at Epiphany Of Our Lord Church, 3050 Walton Road, Plymouth Meeting, Pa. A memorial service will also be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 606 Shore Road, Somers Point where friends and family may call.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church in Somers Point, New Jersey.