MICHAEL R. SCARPONE

1950 - 2022

SCARPONE, Michael R. Of Norwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Mike struggled with several medical issues for the past two years. He fought valiantly until the end. Mike was born in Winthrop, MA to Emilio "Skee" Scarpone and Mary Selvitella Scarpone on March 3, 1950. Raised in East Boston, he graduated from East Boston High School in 1967 and was a standout track and field star and captain. Mike was employed by Polaroid Corporation for over 25 years, as well as Intercontinental Air Freight Forwarder in East Boston for many years. Mike will be lovingly missed by his wife of almost 32 years, Kathy (McGill), daughter Michaela of Norwood, daughter Tracey Mathewson and her two children, Jamie and Cameron of Chelmsford and his son, Bryan Scarpone, also of Chelmsford. He was the brother of Susan Sciarappa and her husband Stephen of Everett, MA, and the uncle of Kristina. He was pre-deceased by his sister, Diane Scarpone. As an avid Boston Sports fan, he was a Red Sox season ticket holder (30 rows behind home plate) for 20 years; and had his very own seat at Fenway, with his wife and daughters, to enjoy both the 2004 and 2007 World Series. Besides the Red Sox, he loved the Three Stooges, considered himself a foodie ("mangia, mangia!") and loved end of summer vacations in North Conway, New Hampshire. Mike was passionate about a great many things. He adored his family but food, sports and music were a close second. Mike loved to give back to his community and would often be found cheering at Norwood High School sporting events. He was a board member of the Norwood Sons of Italy Lodge #1235 for many years. He was also a volunteer for the Norwood Food Pantry for over a decade and more recently held the title of Assistant Director. Food donations be made in Mike's memory as listed on the NorwoodPantry.org website, as it was his passion. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend the Visiting Hours in the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A) NORWOOD, on Saturday, October 29th from 12-4 p.m. A Funeral Service will follow at 4 p.m. For guestbook, see www.gilloolyfuneralhome.com Gillooly Funeral Home Norwood (781)-762-0174

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