Carlo Angelo “Scootch” Dorazio, 73, of Harrisburg, entered eternal life on April 16, 2013. He was born in Minersville, Pennsylvania, son of the late Frank and Victoria Dorazio. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Magaro Dorazio.
Carl was a veteran who served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. He was employed by the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Agriculture from 1962 to 1997 when he retired with 35 years of service. During the 1970’s, he coached youth baseball. He was President of the Chambers Hill Baseball Association and East Shore Twilight Baseball League for many years. He was a dedicated family man who enjoyed gatherings and outings with his children and grandchildren. His other special interests included baseball and football. He was a huge Penn State, Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles fan. He was also active in his church including many years serving with the prison ministry.
He is survived by his children Michael Carl Dorazio and wife Sheilah, Thomas Joseph Dorazio and wife Carolyn, all of Harrisburg; Sherri Renee Harkins and husband Mark of Middletown, and Annemarie Dorazio and husband Miklos Sipos of Frenchtown, NJ. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Joseph Harkins, Colleen Harkins, Anthony Dorazio and Joshua Dorazio; his brother Louis Dorazio of Parma Heights, Ohio, and many other relatives and friends.
There will be a Viewing on Sunday, April 21, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Neill’s Funeral Home, 3501 Derry Street, Harrisburg followed by a recitation of the Rosary. On Monday, April 22 a brief visitation will be held in the Parish Center at 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. in St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church in Harrisburg. Interment will be made in Resurrection Cemetery, Harrisburg with full military honors.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Catherine Laboure Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Neill Funeral Home, Harrisburg
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