Francis J. Scaramellino

1926 - 2014

Scaramellino, Francis J.

Francis J. Scaramellino of Yorktown Heights, NY formerly of Peekskill passed away on March 8, 2014. He was 88 years old. With his family, he owned and operated "Sorrento's" Restaurant at the riverfront in Peekskill for many years.

He was born on February 5, 1926 in Brooklyn to Agnello and Rafaela Scaramellino. Francis proudly served in the US Navy during WWII. On November 19, 1950 he married Lillian Margarita at the Assumption Church in Peekskill. Francis dedicated 56 years of volunteer service to the Peekskill Fire Patrol; he was also a past member of the Elks Lodge 744 and the Christopher Columbus Society of Peekskill.

A husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he is survived by four children, Lina Amisson of Hopewell Junction, Clara Scaramellino of Yorktown Heights, Linda (Raj) Kanojia of Cortlandt Manor and Francis (Patricia) Scaramellino of Fishkill, four grandchildren and one great- granddaughter. Also surviving are two brothers and a sister, Michael Scaramellino of Granite Springs, Salvatore Scaramellino of Cortlandt Manor and Helen Christian of Granite Springs.

Predeceased by his wife Lillian (Jan., 2012), a brother, Anthony Scaramellino killed in action during WWII (Battle of Iwo Jima) and a sister, Louise Emery.

Visitation is Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home, Peekskill. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Thursday, 10am at the Assumption Church. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.

Joseph F. Nardone

Funeral Home

414 Washington St.

Peekskill, NY 10566

(914) 737-1363