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Aurelius Sclafani Obituary

SCLAFANI - Aurelius J., of Sayville, LI on October 1, 2008 at the age of 85 after a brief illness. Beloved husband of Elizabeth "Betty" for 58 years. Loving Pop of Peter (Kathi), Mary Jane, Patricia Flore, Gerard (Kiyoshi), and Michael. Devoted Grandpa of Michael, Christopher, Elizabeth, Andrew, Alexander, and Katelyn, in addition to brother Damien, and sister Rose as well as siblings Reverend Dominic, Leonard and sister Marie who predeceased him, and many loving nephews and nieces. Friends and Family may visit Raynor & D'Andrea Funeral Home, 245 Montauk Hwy, West Sayville, Thursday 7-9:30pm and Friday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45am at St. Lawrence the Martyr RC Church, Sayville. Interment to follow Calvary Cemetery, Queens, NY.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 2, 2008.

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Jim Williams

October 6, 2008

Patti, Peter and Family.. I am sorry to her about your Dad... I am away in Houston for IKE, but may you think of the good times you shared with your dad and smile.
Jim Willams SHHS 72

Patti O'Donnell McNamara

October 3, 2008

To the entire Sclafani family, my sincere condolences on your loss. I have many happy memories of spending time at the Sclafani house, sharing good times with all of the friends we met through St.Lawrence & Seton Hall.My brothers Kevin & Jack feel the same. Take Care.

Tony Battle

October 3, 2008

To Patty and the entire Sclafani family:
Please accept my heartfelft condolences upon hearing of your father's passing. I truly feel for you and your family -- my dear father is now 88 years old, my mother 83; I constantly worry for their continued health and stay in touch with them constantly. May the good Lord guide you and your whole family through your time of grief and reflection. Be comforted and take heart; your father is surely now with the Lord.

Your friend and classmate Tony Battle 3 Oct 08

Valerie Preas-Romeo

October 3, 2008

Patty, my sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad. I work for the County and I saw your Dad a few times when he worked for Judge Hand and we used to speak of the Seton days. He was a nice man.
My prayers are with you and your family.

BOB SEH

October 2, 2008

BETTY WE WILL MISS JOE ON THE TENNIS COURTS IN CARLIN PARK. A GREAT PLAYER AND A FUN GUY...BOB

John & Helen Waldvogel

October 2, 2008

Dearest friend. Thanks for teaching my son Joe how to play great tennis and for the great tennis we had during our best years! Helen and I have Betty and Joe in our prayers always, among our dearest of friends

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