Michela Scalora

1950 - 2017

Michela "Chilina" Scalora, of Wethersfield CT, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 8, 1950 in Floridia, Sicily, Italy to Giuseppe and Antonina Finocchiaro. She was a strong, loving woman who wore her heart on her sleeve. She had a passion for cooking and was willing to whip up a meal for anyone. She leaves behind her 5 children: Sal (Maureen) Scalora, Joe Scalora, Valerie Scalora, Alina (Yogi) Bafumo and Subby (Laura) Scalora. 16 grandchildren who had the honor of calling her Nonna.  Nicole, Keith, Michael, Alyssa, Raquel, Nikki, Tyson, Savannah, John-Matthew, Lexi, Joey, Cassandra, Jason, Isabella, Xavier, Logan and 7 great grandchildren, Nichele, Keith, Bria, Jayla, Vincenzo, Milah, & Kobe. She is also survived by her siblings, Sal & Patty Finocchiaro, Sebby & Luz Finocchiaro, Pina & Joe Scionti and Santo & Donna Finocchiaro, a host of nieces & nephews, her cousin/best friend, Pina "partner in crime"Jones. She was predeceased by her father in 1996 & her youngest sister, Carmela Steele on August 2, 2017. Her services will be held Friday, October 6, 2017, 10am at the Mausoleum at Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, CT. Immediately following is a celebration of her life at St. Congregational Church's Great Hall at 277 Main St. Hartford, CT. We want to thank her driver Stavros Tata for not only his transportation services but for being a friend. Also, to Kathi Lieberman, Sebastian Bazzano, Steve Segarra, Terrol Thomas, Roberto Aquero & Jorge Morales. We also want to express a special appreciation for the staff in Hartford Hospital's trauma unit, ICU and the palliative team, especially Dr. Ross Albert, for keeping our mother comfortable during her final hours. She will truly be missed.