Willie J. Granato born on November 27, 1925 in San Antonio went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2014. Willie lived in Poteet for 66 years and worked his entire life creating successful businesses including farming, ranching, and most recently a wholesale nursery. Willie was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Maggie Granato, his wife Antonette Monaco Granato, 6 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived by his brother, Gene Granato, nephews: Joseph V. Granato and John Venicasa, Jr. and a niece, Margaret Rose Zepeda. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 16 at 4:30 P.M. at The Angelus Chapel with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 P.M. Funeral Mass will be offered Thursday, July 17 at 10:00 A.M. at San Francesco di Paola Catholic Church. Burial will follow at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No.2.