John Anthony Scarrella

1929 - 2018

Born 1-7-29 to John and Mary. He was 1 of 5 children, Louis (Ann), Theresa (Styles), Francis (Lee) and James and all have passed except his sister in law Lee. He is survived by his wife JoAnn, daughter Vonessa (Andy), and seven Grandchildren- Elsaa (Brian), Elishaa (Brad), Johnny, Ciara, Ursula (Robert), Olivia (Scott) and Davy, and 6 Great Grandchildren-Trey, Andrew, Neveah, Landon, Lincoln and Isaiah plus nephews and cousins. He loved you all so much and you brought him many laughs and much happiness. He had a great sense of humor and loved sharing stories and laughter. He was 100% Italian and loved Italian food, the big bands, singers and songs esp. Frank Sinatra. He had great enjoyment every day from his dogs, Boots and his German Shepherds Sheba, Keno and Shepy. He grew up in the Rice Street area, graduated from Washington High School, worked at Patton Foods downtown St. Paul and Red Owl Stores and he belong to the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union. He served in the Korean War where he made a lifelong friend. He loved his God and his loved ones are happy to see him in God’s beautiful heaven, where his dogs are waiting to play ball with him. Thank you everyone at Our Lady of Peace for their wonderful care. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Tuesday at O’Halloran & Murphy Woodbury Chapel (8700 Valley Creek Road, Woodbury) with visitation one hour prior to Mass. Private interment at Calvary Cemetery in St. Paul. Donations preferred in lieu of flowers to Our Lady of Peace Home.