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ROBERT SCARO Obituary

SCARO, Robert C. "Skip" Sr. Of Arlington, Oct. 21, 2015 at Mt. Auburn Hospital at the age of 76 and owner of Skip Scaro Barber Shop of South Boston. Devoted husband of Patricia A. (McElroy) Scaro of Arlington. Loving father of Robert C. Scaro, Jr. & his wife Rebecca also of Arlington. Cherished Grampy of Robert C. "Trey" Scaro, III & John Robert "Jack" Scaro. Brother of Jean Griffin & her husband James of Barnstable & John F. Scaro & his wife Joann of Wilmington, NC. Brother-in-law of Robert H. McElroy & his wife Krista of Exeter, NH & Christine McElroy & her daughter Laura both of Arlington. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., ARLINGTON (Rt. 60 adjacent to St. Agnes Church) on Sat., Oct. 24th at 11AM. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Agnes Church at Noon. Relatives & friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Fri. from 4-8PM. Interment is private. Contributions in Skip's memory may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Pl. West, 6th Fl. Brookline, MA 02445. For directions, obituary or to send a condolence please visit

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2015.

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Lance King

December 29, 2016

Sorry to see you go Bobby .Wish I had come down to the barber shop to visit a little bit sooner

Steve

June 4, 2016

Knew Skip for years way back in the 60's when the car used to patrol southie advertizing sign on roof and blaring loudspeaker SKIPS SMART SERVICE talked for hours about his white toyota I moved away but still tried to stay in touch Have not been able to get to southie for a while just found out VERY SADLY MISSED

Dan Kenary

February 11, 2016

I am sorry to be adding this comment so late, but I just recently found out about Skip's passing. I have gone to him with some regularity for many years to get my hair cut. He was always a gentlemen, funny, welcoming and great to spend time with. I work at the Harpoon Brewery and several of us ending up "going to see Skip" over the years. We miss him and wish his family well. Cheers, Dan Kenary

Don Keaton

January 12, 2016

Skip gave me my first hair cut as a child and then my own son years later . I will miss Skips stories about the card man , He is the best part of South Boston and will be sorely missed . God speed Skip

November 5, 2015

We were saddened to hear of Skip's passing.
Always tried to say stop by and say hi on my way to open our shop. Enjoyed all the pictures on the wall and the stories he would tell me. Another one of few old school Southie stores, not many of us left Skip. Rest in Peace

Maestranzi Family
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Patrica Maestranzi-Fisher

October 25, 2015

To the Scaro family, my name is Joe Reardon and I live on Dorchester Street. I have been going to the shop for years and I just found out today that my friend Skip passed away. I am very sorry for your loss. We hit it off when we first met talking about baseball and life. I lost my Dad earlier this year and Skip was there for me even though he was not feeling well. He often talked about my Dad's baseball career and now he and Skip can talk all the baseball they want. They are both playing for the Angels. RIP Skip.

TIMOTHY COADY

October 24, 2015

SORRY FOR YOUR FAMILYS LOSS SKIP WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND HAD A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR

TIMOTHY COADY

October 24, 2015

I WAS SO HAPPY TO SEE MY LONG TIME FRIEND THIS SUMMER WHEN I WENT TO VISIT SOUTH BOSTON I MOVED TO FLORIDA 2011 CAME BACK SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TOLD SKIP WAS BATTLING CANCER I AM SAD FOR HIS ENTIRE FAMILY FOR THIS LOSS R.I.P. MY FRIEND TIMOTHY D. COADY

Ted Toland

October 24, 2015

Sorry for you loss. Skip was a valued member of his beloved Southie and very proud of his family. A trip to the shop was a trip back to the old days with stories to match.

Debbie Griffin

October 23, 2015

John, Jimmy and I just found out about your brother. So sorry for your loss. I'm going to always remember those goofy you tube videos you posted. I didn't know him, but he seemed like a great guy.

joe Shertick

October 23, 2015

Bobby, it hurts. Miss you sooo much my friend. Those running left handed hooks on Saturday evenings were a killer. I had to face guard you in order to stop them. Then an argument would erupt, foul or no foul?? Sunday morning all was forgotten and it was off to the Little House to face off with "Downtown Dom" an the rest of the guys. Great memories Skipper... All those NE Patriots' games when we were 2 of about only 25,000 in the stands. The Red Snapper for Dinner and chat with the players that came by after the game.

So many great memories. Wish I had the time to write them all down here.

Too many Good Times. The bad times were few if any at all.

You left us too early. God called and you answered.

I love you man....

Joe & Mary Jo

October 22, 2015

All the conversation and all of the laughs were just a great source of enjoyment at that great shop.
Hold your memories close and remember the happy times,.
Fairwell my friend.......all the best.
Bruce Conley

Paul & Donna Rogers

October 22, 2015

John & Family,

Paul and I were so sorry to learn about your brothers passing. Our condolences and sympathy to you all.

Paul & Donna Rogers

Jim Denaro

October 22, 2015

Rob,

Sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy and that we thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Jim & Beth Denaro
Matt & Emma

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

MA 02474

Oct

24

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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24

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. Agnes Church

MA 02474

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