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Paul Scalera Obituary
Paul Ross, 43, of West Milford died Wednesday evening, March 14, 2012. He has been a resident of West Milford for the past 7 years. After graduating from Boonton high school in 1987, he studied music and audio engineering in NY. Early in his career he enjoyed working as an audio engineer in California, but in more recent years he worked with Dan Ericksen, of "On Location Productions" in northern New Jersey. Paul's main passions were writing and performing his original music, spending time with his close friends and family, and traveling. Everyone who knew him knows how much he always loved a good road trip. Paul is survived by his girlfriend of 21 years, Sandra Shaffer, his mother, Kathleen Scalera, his sister in law, Elizabeth Scalera, his niece Rachel, and nephew Michael, of Encino, CA. He also leaves behind many family members, close friends, and his beloved cats, Dolby and Ripley. He is predeceased by his father, Ronald D. Scalera and by his brother, Ronald P. Scalera. Private Funeral services were held under the direction of Allwood Funeral Home, 660 Allwood Road, Clifton. In lieu of flowers his family asks that donations please be made to "The Lustgarten Foundation" for Pancreatic research, the American Heart Association, or to your local animal shelter, as he was an animal lover. www.allwoodfuneralhome.com
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Jackie Madsen
January 7, 2015
Kathy, sorry for your loss. I absolutely enjoyed Paul as he visited me back in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, with Jim Jamison (97 or 98). He was very talented, creative and an intelligent individual in his career. I know we never met, but he talked about you always and adored you. God bless you and I know the memories will warm you heart. -Jackie Madsen
Steven Mazurek
April 19, 2012
Dear Sandy,
Im sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Melanie Baird-Simmons
March 27, 2012
Sandy,
May the memories of the good times with Paul comfort you going forward. I'll be thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way.
American Heart Association
March 27, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Stan Woods
March 26, 2012
Kathy, Our deepest sympathies to you. Thinking of you often. Love, Jill and Stan
Diana Scalera
March 25, 2012
Dear Kathy,
Michael and I offer our condolences for the death of Paul. We hold you dear.
Love,
Diana Scalera and Michael Lux
Trudy & Sal Garofalo
March 25, 2012
Dear Kathy and family. We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. May your cherished memories help to comfort you through this very difficult time.
Most Sincerely,
Trudy (Sciurba) and Sal Garofalo
Michele Beldowicz Staron
March 24, 2012
Eternal rest grant unto him, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May Paul rest in peace.
To Sandy and the Scalera Family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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