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Albert Scaccia Obituary
PITTSFIELD -- Albert C. Scaccia, 83, of 8 Vinal Ave., died yesterday at home after a short illness.
Born in Scranton, Pa., on June 1, 1924, son of Liborio and Anna Longo Scaccia, he attended schools in Scranton and graduated from Technical High School in 1942 and from Penn State University in 1955 with a degree in engineering, second in his class. He also attended the University of Scranton.
An Army veteran, he served in World War II with the Timberwolves of the 104th Infantry Division in Holland, Germany and France, receiving two Purple Hearts and Bronze Star.
An electrician by trade, Mr. Scaccia moved to Pittsfield in 1957 and was last employed for the General Electric Co. in the Naval Ordinance Department for 34 years, retiring June 1, 1989. He had also worked in Scranton for 10 years and for GE in Schenectady, N.Y., in 1955.
He was a member of the General Electric Quarter Century Club and Pensioners Club. He was a communicant of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church, and a former member of the Mt. Carmel Church Holy Name Society. He enjoyed gardening, leather work, carpentry and electrical work.
He leaves his wife, the former Catherine L. Zinicola, whom he married June 24, 1950.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, Liborio Scaccia of Pittsfield and Julius Scaccia of Clifton Park, N.Y.; three daughters, Jennie Robitaille, Marcella Castagna and Gina Barrett, all of Pittsfield; a sister, Frances Scaccia of Scranton; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Anna Scaccia.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- Services for Albert C. Scaccia, who died Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2007, will take place Friday at 9 a.m. from the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St., Pittsfield. A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at St. Mark's Church by the Rev. John C. Salatino, Pastor officiating. Burial with fully military honors will follow in the family plot at St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be tomorrow from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to HospiceCare in the Berkshires, in care of the funeral home. Loving grandfather of Timothy and Jeffrey Koenig, Allen, Catherine, Matthew Scaccia, Alicia and Anthony Castagna, Franklin and Jean Barrett; a great-grandson, Camden Koenig. He also leaves a granddaughter-in-law, Amy Koening; three sons-in-law, James Robitaille, Thomas Castagna, James Barrett. Albert was predeceased by six brothers, and four sisters.
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for Albert Scaccia
Donald Brennan
October 19, 2007
I am very sorry to read of Al's passing. I worked with Al at various times during his career at Ordnance Dept. and always found him to be a kind man with a positive attitude.
My prayers are with his family during this difficult period.
Carmine Crudele
October 18, 2007
I unite in your loss and share in your sorrow. It is always hard to accept the loss of a loved one and only time and prayer can begin to soothe the great void that we feel inside. May you find comfort in reliving the happy memories that you shared together.
Members of the Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society
October 18, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Scaccia family -
Paul Christman
October 18, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Al. I worked with him at GE Ordnance. He was a gentleman and a pleasure to work with. I left Pittsfield in 1965. The years, however , did not diminish my respect for him and I have never forgotten him. Peace be with his family.
Armand and Arlene Pero
October 17, 2007
Gina, Jimmy and Family:
So sorry to read of the passing of Gina's Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your cousin, Arlene
Mike Kuver
October 17, 2007
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Sue
October 17, 2007
Katie & Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your poppy. Cherish your memories and he is always with you.. My thoughts are with you. Love,Sue R.
Dave Healey
October 17, 2007
To Gina, Jim & Family,
Please accept my condolences in your time of loss.
Cathy Greene
October 17, 2007
I would like to extend my condolences to the family and friends of Albert Scaccia. These are difficult times, however, much comfort can be found in God's Word the Bible with such scriptures as those found at Isa.25:8, and Ps.37:11,29.
the helfer family
October 17, 2007
our deepest condolences..
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