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2017

Michela Scalora Obituary



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.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Oct. 3, 2017.

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Alina Bafumo

July 6, 2023

I miss YOU so much Ma!!!

Alina Bafumo

September 27, 2021

Mom you are missed by us all. We love you so much.

Alina Bafumo

March 28, 2021

I love you Ma! You are missed by all.

There isn't one day that passes that you aren't in my heart or thoughts.

Alina Scaolra Bafumo

January 11, 2019

Alina Bafumo

October 6, 2018

One year ago today I buried the one person who has been there for me since day one.. YOU!!! My heart is just as heavy as the day you left this earth. My chest feels just as tight. I think of you always Ma!!!I

Alina Bafumo

September 21, 2018

I woke up with such sadness this morning. It has been one year since you were here on earth. There isn't a day that I don't think of you. You are with me always.
I miss you Ma!!! I love oh. Ti voglio bene Ma.

Alina Bafumo

May 27, 2018

I miss You always!

Alina Bafumo

March 12, 2018

Alina

February 11, 2018

I love you!!!

Alina Bafumo

January 23, 2018

I love You Ma!

The days turned into weeks which turned into 4 months. It doesn't get any easier. I miss you Mom. Hugs and kisses to you.

(Kiss Zia Carmela for me.)

I love you!

Your daughter,

Alina

Alina Bafumo

October 17, 2017

I miss you Ma!!! I miss you so much.

Alina Scalora Bafumo

October 10, 2017

Ma, every minute of every hour I miss you.

I love you.

Maturo

October 6, 2017

Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
The Maturo Family

Kathleen McFarland

October 5, 2017

I'm so sorry for the loss of this wonderful woman. My sympathy to you all!

Ma and I!

Alina Scalora Bafumo

October 4, 2017

Ma...

I miss you so much. There are so many things left undone. Crab Rangoon's you wanted Isabella to make you, the Italian play I wanted to take you to, our birthdays, holidays. There is just so much left to do. My car rides are so quiet and miserable. Your voice was always going through the speakers of the car. Now the rides are so quiet and the silence is a killer. This is not getting easier. I miss you. I love you. I carry you everywhere.

Ti voglio bene Ma!!!

Ti amo

Sal Scalora

October 3, 2017

Mom, wish we had more time. Love Sal, Maureen, Michael, Nikki and Danielle

Alyssa Sutherland

October 3, 2017

Who would have thought you would go so soon.
With you gone, life won't be the same.
I hate that you had to go but I'll always carry you in my heart.
You helped teach me right from wrong.
And with that I must carry on, through hurt and pain in my heart.
I do know that we'll never truly be apart.
You made me laugh, and you made me cry.
With those memories, I will get by.
And now you are gone, but I have no doubt you're in heaven watching down on us.
Now your suffering has ended and you've gone home.
We love you Nonna

She lived, she laughed, she loved and she left

Pat Yagmin

October 3, 2017

I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers to her family. God give her peace.

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Mausoleum at Cedar Hill Cemetery

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