Richard Alfred Scramaglia passed away on August 3, 2025, at the age of 92. Born in San Francisco on March 23, 1933, to Aldo and Rena Scramaglia, Rich attended St. Anne's Grammar School and Sacred Heart High School, where he excelled at baseball from 1947 to 1951. Rich attended Stanford University on a baseball scholarship and was named All-Conference and served as a tri-captain of the Stanford baseball team while earning his Master's degree.

In 1955, he signed with the Oakland Oaks in the Pacific Coast League, later playing for the Stockton Ports in the California State League. In 1956, he played for the Tri-City Braves in the Northwest League. Rich left professional baseball to serve in the military where he attained the rank of Captain. He married Joyce Conroy in 1958. Rich dedicated decades to education, teaching at Luther Burbank Middle School, Wilson High School, Polytechnic High School, and Balboa High School in San Francisco from 1971 to 1993.

In the 1960s and early '70s, Rich directed swim classes at Memorial Beach through the Healdsburg Recreation Department. During his tenure, hundreds of Healdsburg residents learned to swim, and earned Red Cross certifications. He was also a member of the Sonoma County Winegrowers community. ""Skip"" coached varsity baseball for many years at Healdsburg High School. Rich was inducted into the Sacred Heart, Balboa High School, and North Beach Prep Hall of Fames.

Rich was a devoted father and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his dear brother Jack Scramaglia. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce; his son, Richard Scramaglia (Hanna); daughters: Rina Gerstley-McCarthy (Jeff), Nora Bulloch, and Maria Smith. He leaves behind grandchildren: Brooks (Carissa) and Maria Gerstley, Kaleigh Bulloch Whitehall (Orlando), Drake, Quinn, Drew and Quaid Bulloch, Conroy and Via Smith, and Ebba Scramaglia; as well as great-grandchildren: Elessia Gerstley, Leo, Lennon, and Lochlan Whitehall.

Funeral Mass, September 12, 2025 at 10AM at Saint John Catholic Church, 208 Matheson St., Healdsburg. Reception following at 900 Villa Chanticleer Rd., Healdsburg. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in honor of Richard Scramaglia to: HHS Greyhounds' Boosters, PO Box 401, Healdsburg, CA 95448.

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Published by Healdsburg Tribune from Aug. 27 to Sep. 19, 2025.

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Joe Rodriguez

September 12, 2025

Back in 2004, my wife and I were in Disneyland awaiting the Disneyland parade when I heard a familiar voice standing a few feet behind us.
I didn't look behind me but knew it was Rich. I turned and he looked at me and asked? Joe, what are you doing here? I asked the same and we had a nice time talking about the coincidence of seeing each other in Disneyland. He then introduced me to Joyce and all family who were with him. For my wife and me, just a nice memory........

Lopez Family

September 11, 2025

Mr Scramaglia was my cross country Coach . He coached me all 4 years of my high school career .1987 to 1990. He will always be remembered by my whole family . He coaches all of 3 of us . Our condolences. He was loved and appreciated.
The Lopez Family Class of 87´ , 89´ and 91´

Sue Glastra-Sutter

September 9, 2025

My dad & Rich enjoyed watching Saturday sports after Rich completed refereeing. Great family & friend from Olcese court in Daly City

Monica (Theis) Krauer and Pete Krauer

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Steven R Cornejo

September 7, 2025

I remember Rich as a very kind person, along with Joyce and family. It was always a pleasure being around them as kids. We use to take swimming lessons from him and visit them at their home at the Russian River. Rich, even took my brother Greg and I fishing once up to Squaw Rock. That was a fun day. First we went to a nearby creek to catch, I think it was baby eel with digging buckets , for bait and then we went up to Squaw Rock. I remember the suspension bridge that cross the Russian River and catching some nice trout.

Ann Scramaglia

September 4, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Ron Morehen

August 31, 2025

Rich was my gym teacher at Luther Burbank `58-`61...memories
Rest in Peace

Phil Scramaglia

August 30, 2025

My condolences to the entire family. I met Richard in the early 60´s when I was playing ball. For many years we crossed paths at these functions. He was a well respected by all that knew him. Cherish the memories.

Pat Filippone

August 30, 2025

I am sorry for your family's loss. I enjoyed spending time with Rich and his teammates from the 1950's era Stockton Ports. Wonderful memories and a group of kind and interesting people that enjoyed talking about baseball and life.

Joe Rodriguez

August 27, 2025

My fondest memory of Rich was when he was in the P.E. Department of Luther Burbank Jr. High in 1958 while I was a student. At Balboa, he was always there to take my phone call and give me Athletic information for the Alumni newsletter and my Hall of Fame Committee. In recent years, we spoke often by phone and our conversations always reached back to the Luther Burbank days and often got a little silly. He´d tell me to do a hundred push ups. Then, we´d have a good laugh.
Balboa Alumni Assn. will miss him and so will I.

Peggy Zucca Delbon

August 27, 2025

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Scramaglia. My parents spent many fun filled evenings together with him and the rest of the Potluck family. The Zucca´s send our love and prayers.

Via Smith

August 27, 2025

You were the best Grandfather I could have ever asked for, may you rest in eternal peace

Denise Crosetti Schaul

August 27, 2025

God Speed to my Godfather! A beautiful human. Any person that I spoke to that knew him, always had wonderful things to say about him. He was an amazing athlete. He was a football referee, baseball player, tennis player, Santa, coach, teacher, friend and so much more. You will be missed my many, but our lives are fuller because of you!

Joe Hallisy

August 26, 2025

I spent a semester at Poly in the Fall of '69. Rich was the Athletic Director. One
of the nicest guys I've ever met. Very humble. Always spoke of what others had
achieved, never himself. His body of work and how he treated people were
second to none. RIP Rich.

Terry Christman

August 26, 2025

A great man, great baseball player and even better husband, father and grandfather. My pleasure to have known Rich and be able to spend numerous times taking about baseball. He was truly a class act in every way.

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