Mario-Scrimenti-Obituary

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Mario A. Scrimenti

Ansonia, Connecticut

Aug 24, 1931 – Dec 23, 2025

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August 24, 1931
DIED
December 23, 2025
LOCATION
Ansonia, Connecticut

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Spinelli - Ricciuti Funeral Home - Ansonia Obituary

ANSONIA: Mario A. Scrimenti, (lovingly called “Sonny”) age 94, entered eternal rest on December 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 68 years to Charlotte (Ordway) Scrimenti.


Mario was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 24, 1931 son of the late Louis and Catherine (Passander) Scrimenti. A lifelong resident of Ansonia, he was a graduate of Ansonia High School and went on to attain his bachelor’s degree from Fairfield University, where he played on the baseball team. Following college, in 1953, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corp during the Korean war. He was honorably discharged in 1955, achieving the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He went on to earn his master's degree from Southern Connecticut State University. He also briefly attended Georgetown University School of Law. He served both in the Family Court of New Haven and in the State of Connecticut Superior Court in Waterbury as a Juvenile Probation Officer until his retirement. Mario will always be remembered as man who loved God and his family. If you knew Mario, you would know that he exhibited deep compassion and genuine empathy for others, often spending time sharing his wisdom and speaking into the real struggles and cares of others. His sense of humor brought joy to those around him and he made others feel like family. Mario remained active in the lives of his children and shared a special bond with his grandchildren. Mario enjoyed playing sports, particularly baseball, golf, and bowling. In his later years, he even competed with his grandson Justin in bowling league. He was the biggest cheerleader for his granddaughter, Kristen during her time playing high school softball. A devout Catholic, he was a life-long communicant of Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia where he served as a Eucharistic Minister for many years. He looked forward to yearly retreats at the Holy Family Retreat House in Farmington.


In addition to his wife Charlotte, he leaves to cherish his memory, daughters, Kathleen Rasbach (Robert) of Ansonia and Sharon M. Scrimenti of Stratford, sons, Alan Scrimenti (Kathryn) of Woodbridge and David Scrimenti of Ansonia, grandchildren, Justin Rasbach (Elizabeth) of Ansonia, Kristen Torres (Jacinto) of Ansonia, Sebastian Scrimenti and Dmitri Scrimenti of Woodbridge, great-granddaughters, Ava and Isla Torres as well as a great-granddaughter soon to be born, and many cousins.


Visiting hours will take place on Monday, December 29th 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the chapel of SPINELLI-RICCIUTI FUNERAL HOME, at 62 Beaver Street in Ansonia. On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, his funeral will begin at 9:15 am from the funeral home and proceed to Holy Rosary Church in Ansonia for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment with United States Marine Corp honors will immediately follow in Pine Grove Cemetery in Ansonia. To sign Mario's guestbook or share a memory, please visit www.spinelliricciutifh.com.

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Charlotte and family, i'm so very sorry for your loss, Mario was a good man. I had the pleasure to be with him Paul and George at a retreat in Farmington many years ago. Mario kept us all laughing, may he rest in piece.

Mario we love you dearly. May you rest peacefully knowing you were an amazing family man. You extended your family to us with so much love and pride. May you rest in peace knowing you gave every ounce of your love to your family. You will be missed so much but you gave them faith and love to continue in their paths. When we were with your family, there is a strong love for each other,it was a blessing for us to be with them. We will always carry in our hearts the love you shared for family...

Sorry to hear that Sonny passed away.
He and my father George Adamson were best friends.
Sonny was in my mother and father's wedding party in 1954.
Rest in Peace and say hello to my mom and dad for me.

Mario was a dear friend and fellow member of the choir at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Milford, where his son David was choir director and organist. I have many fond memories of rehearsals, helping Mario follow the music and laughing at the good-hearted banter between father and son. I will miss him terribly.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Charlotte, I am so terribly sorry to hear about Mario’s passing. My parents Ted and Lucy Navarra always spoke so highly of him. They remembered when you both moved into the neighborhood. God bless you Mario. You will be missed.