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CARMEN SCIALABBA Obituary
CARMEN V. SCIALABBA
On Wednesday, May 30, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of Marie Scialabba and the late Janice Scialabba; father of Lori (Jerry Carpenter) Scialabba, Toni (David) Windley, Joi (David Clifford) Scialabba and Kellie (Mark) Ruebens; grandfather of Madalyn and Matthew Carpenter, Janice (Rushit) Hila, Joseph and Leah Windley, David Clifford, Elizabeth Martein, Ben and MaryGrace Ruebens; greatgrandfather of Adrianna Hila; brother of Nicholas and Anthony Scialabba. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Monday, June 4, 2012, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John the Baptist Church, 12319 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Jim Lokhaiser
May 26, 2022
Looked at the 1953 Butler High School Year Book this past weekend. Had a chance to reflect on Carmens life and career. He was and is an inspiration to those who have overcome adversity. Carmen will always be in my thoughts. God Bless ! Jim
Jim Lokhaiser
July 16, 2020
Several weeks ago I watched a special documentary on Netflix...it was titled "Medal of Honor". After watching the very moving stories of soldiers who were given the highest honor our nation can award, The Medal of Honor, my thoughts turned to my old classmate and friend Carmen Scialabba. Yes, Carmen served in the military. It was there that he honed his boxing skills. He wasn't awarded special medals for his service. He served. As I watched the stories of soldiers who went into battle, were wounded, and yet overcame injuries to show valor and bravery over and above, I thought of Carmen. I was at Pullman Park in Butler Pennsylvania the night Carmen was scheduled to box in the main event of a boxing program. Inclement weather forced the promotor to cancel the program Carmen caught a flight out of Pittsburgh the next day. Carmen became ill on the flight. It was later determined that he had polio. What Carmen did over the following years was unreal. He went back to school, got his diploma, and moved on with life despite being handicapped. He went from using crutches to a wheel chair. What he did as a school teacher, leader and role model was over and above. He is my "Medal of Honor" winner. Jim Lokhaiser
jack detro
December 31, 2017
iwas stationed with carmen at kanehoe marine air base he and eddie woods were two of my best friends. the marine boxing team was maybe the best servie team i had ever seen.they had luis molina eddie woods amos johnson walter nakama gabe terronis. all turned professinal.carmen and his wife janice. had a apartment outside the base i spent time visiting them there.nicest people iever met.my heart is heavy reading this
Mel Sykes
January 16, 2013
I just learned about Carmen's passing. He was a wonderful man and a sincere friend. I am so sorry that we lost touch in recent years. My deepest sympathy to Marie and Carmen's girls.
Bob Sargeant
July 15, 2012
I was in the first class that Carmen ever taught at Westmont. Right from the beginning he related that it was all about character, not just academics. He spoke about his humble beginnings, boxing and having to remake his life as a scholar once he was stricken with polio. He was a success at all, and he would sometimes have a dozen students crammed into his station wagon taking us to some event like packing up goodies for the troops in Viet Nam. I was saddened when I googled his name and saw he was gone. I was a member of his boxing club and he really tried to keep everyone on the straight and narrow. G*d Bless you Carmen you inspired many.
Chris Deegan
June 21, 2012
If we are to be measured by the positive impact we leave on others, Carmen is immeasurable. I deeply cherish every memory of him.
Linda Navarro
June 10, 2012
Dearest Toni
Bill and I are very sorry for your loss. We love you.
Corinne Young
June 5, 2012
Dear Joi,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann Porter
June 5, 2012
Dear Marie and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. The loss of husband, father and grandfather can not be easy. May you find comfort knowing he helped so many people in his life time and his kind work will always be remembered.
Ann Michaels Porter
Tony Scialabba
June 5, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May all your memories of your father bring you comfort
Brother Tony, Mary and family
Paul Schmidt
June 5, 2012
Dear Lori and family:
Cathy and I are very sorry to learn of your father's death. He must have been extremely proud of all his family's achievements. Our thouughts are with you.
Paul Schmidt
Anne Stewart
June 5, 2012
Dear Scialabba Family ~ My name is Anne (Reed) Stewart and I am a 1974 graduate of Westmont High School. Please accept my sympathy on your loss. Mr. Scialabba was a teacher and friend, and he attended one of our class reunions several years ago. This gentleman taught me how to vote, and all these years later, I think of him at each election. He was a wonderful man. Your family will be in my prayers.
Jocelyn Prater
June 5, 2012
Dear Lori and family,
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tami Sachs
June 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with Lori, Toni, Joi and Kellie. Your father was a wonderful man and I know that all of the wonderful memories will fill your heart with joy.
Tami Cunningham Sachs & Family
Your neice LeeAnne
June 4, 2012
And He will raise you up on eagles' wings, bear you on the breath of dawn, make you to shine like the sun, and hold you in the palm of His hand...We will see you again soon dear Uncle...take our love with you. xxxooo Hugs to all you left behind...
Ed Wojnaroski, Jr
June 4, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family. Twenty-two years ago I came to visit you (and even brought my laundry) when I was still sweating it out in Quantico, VA as a lieutenant at the Basic School. Thanks for your kindness, hospitality, and friendship to my parents.
Ed Wojnaroski, Jr.
Colonel, United States Marine Corps Reserve
Bonnie Amond
June 4, 2012
Dear Kellie and Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Linda Harigan
June 4, 2012
Lori, Toni, Joi and Kelli,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Father. Carmen was a wonderful person. I will always remember his kindness to my family. Love Always,
Darla & Roy Buckner
June 4, 2012
Dear Marie and family...
Heartfelt condolences on your loss. Carm was a great guy and a true friend...we know that you all will miss him...so will we.
Always ready for action...
Roy Buckner
June 4, 2012
Violet Cromartie
June 4, 2012
Lori,
I extend my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Powers
June 4, 2012
Marie and all of Carmen's family, very sad to learn of Carmen's passing. Carmen was the first person I sought out when I moved to DC from Butler 25 years ago. He was a mentor to me and he always helped me find my way. Caremn will always be a hero who served his country and made a huge, positive impact on so many people. May your good memories and the pride in his many accomplishments help comfort you during this difficult time.
Debra Mayer
June 4, 2012
Dear Lori, Toni, Joi and Kellie,
Anyone who met Carmen found him unforgettable. Bright, funny, compassionate: he was the life of any room he was in. I can hear his laugh and see his dark eyes flashing. He was a very proud father (rightly so) and I bet he was great as a grandfather. No one could tell a story as well as Carmen, and he had so many incredible experiences to provide him a constant source of material. He and my uncle were JPs together in Johnstown and I worked with him in the early 80's in Jack Murtha's Washington office --and have never had a better co-worker. Hard work, a keen sense of humor, fierce loyalty and excellence characterized all he did, and he could be ruthless if you failed to live up to the high standards he set. I am sorry that I was never a student of his at Westmont, where he was wildly popular and had students equally inspired and terrified to excel.
You are very blessed to be the well-loved daughters of this magnificent human being. His passing is huge loss and I hope you are comforted by know how widely and fondly he is remembered.
With sincere condolences,
Debra Mayer
June 4, 2012
Joi,
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Love you,
Wendy & John Thiede
Andrew Davidson
June 4, 2012
Lori,
With my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lois Bowman
June 3, 2012
Joi and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time. Your Dad has always held a special place in my heart.
With love, Lois Bowman
Jill Coker
June 3, 2012
There are few people in this world who have impacted me more than Carmen- I loved him like a father and will hold onto the wonderful memories I have of our time together. I will always consider it an honor that he called me his 5th daughter. My love and prayers go out to you all, especially my Joi.
Becky Mathis
June 3, 2012
For Lori,
We are so deeply sorry for the loss of your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Maddie, Matt, your sisters, Marie, and family.
We love you, Beck and Randy
June 3, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to Marie and Family. We have a lot of respect and admiration for Carmen for many years. He will be remembered as a great friend to all and a strong advocate of the handicapped.
Ed and Sandy Wojnaroski,Sr.
wilda stroup
June 3, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Peter Joyce
June 3, 2012
Dear Toni and all the family:
Sheena and I extend to you our heartfelt condolences and love at this difficult time. We trust that you will be comforted and strengthened in the sure knowledge that this life is not the end of family relationships and that a loving Heavenly Father has provided his plan to assure us of eternal families.
With love from us both.
June 3, 2012
To Carmen's Family, Our family knows your saddest at this time, as we also have lost the husband, father and grandfather. As a classmate of 1953, Butler High, we were very proud of his accomplishments, knowing he was one of us. May all the memories help you through these difficult times, Mary Jean Robinson Lehnerd, Cabot, PA
June 3, 2012
Marie and Family
Please accept my deepest condolence on the passing of the greatest person I have had the privilege to know and admire...Carmen Scialabba, a true Hall of Famer. He met the greatest challenge of his life with determination and overcame all adversities with dignity and a passion to excel. Carmen will be missed. Jim Lokhaiser, Butler High School class of 1953, charter member of the Butler County Sports Hall of Fame.
Debra (Litterine) Tylwalk
June 3, 2012
To Carmen's family,
Even though many years have passed, he still and always will hold a very special place in my heart. I am so grateful for the early influences he had on my life.
Love and deepest sympathy to all of you.
Mike & Petra Collins
June 3, 2012
Dear Toni & all the Scialabba Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Lots of prayers are being said for you in hopes that you will find comfort. Love and hugs to all of you. We miss you.
Mike & Petra Collins
Bob Brookhart
June 2, 2012
Marie and family,
Space would not permit me to express all the stories, experiences or life situations I shared with Carmen. I met him when he first moved to Butler in the 50's. There was a period of time in our lives when we were constant companions.
My heart goes out to the family at this time. God bless you during your time of sorrow.
Lee Mustello
June 2, 2012
To the family of Carmen,
I am very sorry for the passing of your loved one, you have my deepest sympathy.
Michael/Dee Dee Newcaster
June 2, 2012
Dear Nick, Tony, & families; May we express our deepest sympathy in the death of Carmen. I remember having a Butler Eagle carrier route with him when we were 12 years old. He had a rare quality of leadership & profound devotion to his family & friends, which earned his love & respect of all of us who had the fortune to know him.
May God bless all of you, during such sad times.
June 2, 2012
To the Family of Carmen Scialabba:
Carmen and my father, John "Chiefy" Vavro, met when when they boxed together at the Cubs Hall and they maintained that friendship their entire lives. I will always remember the great "boxing" stories he would tell us about him and Carmen.
My Deepest Sympathy in your loss.
Kelly (Vavro) Hasychak, Lyndora PA
June 2, 2012
My condolences to Carmen's family...Carmen and I were associates when I worked in Washington, DC...Carmen RIP...Nick...You have my sympathy.
Len Martin, BHS Class of 1951, Romney, WV.
Mary Farrell
June 2, 2012
Dear Kellie and family
Strength, peace and love to you and your family during this time of such a personal loss as the loss of your father.
Annette (Panesci) GrzybinskiSarah
June 1, 2012
So sorry to hear of the loss your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
June 1, 2012
Lori,
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers and with you and your family as you mourn your loss.
Michael C. McGoings
Lillian Ortiz
June 1, 2012
Lori and Family,
May you find comfort in all your wonderful memories and may God grant you peace during this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maribeth McCarthy
June 1, 2012
Sending you all love and sympathy. Mr. Scialabba was an amazing man.
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