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Joseph Scaringe Obituary
Joseph V. Scaringe, 53, formerly of Orangeburg, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, in St. Petersburg Fla. Joseph was a 1978 graduate of Tappan Zee High School, where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. He attended Arizona State University, where he also wrestled; he then attended Brockport State College where he received a B.A. in 1983.
Joseph is survived by his mother, Mary (Angie); his father, James; his three brothers, Jim, John, and Jerry; his sisters-in-law, Mary Martinsen and Christine Scaringe; his loving aunt and uncle, Fran and Lou Sasso; his nieces, Danielle and Gabriella Scaringe; his loving cousin, Cheryl Pensiero, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as an entourage of long-time caring friends.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Joseph W. Sorce F.H. Inc., 728 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994, (845) 358-4433. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Catherine's Church on Western Highway in Blauvelt, NY at 10:00 AM Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. Burial will be at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Nanuet.
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Eileen McManus
January 9, 2025
Never forgotten, Joe
Never ever forgotten.
Jimmy
January 5, 2025
Joey and Pops. Thinking of you both. In our hearts always!
Jim
John
January 2, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful brother, son, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Love and think of you always, brother.
John
January 2, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful brother, son, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. Always in our thoughts. Miss you brother.
Brother Jim
January 8, 2024
Brother Joe,
Never forgotten. Always in our hearts. (Petey too)!
John
January 5, 2024
Thinking of you today and always.
Your loving brother,
John
August 10, 2022
Thinking of you, with a smile, on your heavenly birthday, brother.
Jim Scaringe
August 10, 2022
Thinking of you, as always, my brother. Your kindness and mischievous ways will live on in our hearts as long as we are here. Thoughts and love your way
forever!
Brother Jim
John
January 6, 2021
Always in my thoughts! Miss you little brother!
Robert Raniolo
January 5, 2021
Gone but not forgotten. Miss you, Joey.
Eileen McManus
January 2, 2021
Joey miss you wish you could be with us but God took you for Himself. Remember the bike ride!
John Scaringe
August 11, 2019
Miss you, brother.
Robert Raniolo
August 10, 2019
Gone but not forgotten. Thinking and praying for you on your birthday, Joey.
John Scaringe
January 6, 2017
You're always in our thoughts and hearts, brother! RIP.
Robert Raniolo
January 5, 2017
Gone from this earthly plane but not forgotten. Make of his memory an eternal flame.
January 3, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mark Spanakos
January 5, 2014
Just missing and honering the greatest man I ever knew who was special to everyone he ever encounted , It was an honor and a privilege to share my friendship with him , I will always be thankful to be so lucky of having him in my thoughts with him always making me laugh n smile.
John Scaringe
January 5, 2014
RIP. Thinking of you brother...
John Scaringe
November 23, 2013
Thinking of and missing you, brother.
Angie & Jim Scaringe
September 30, 2013
Joe's Angels: God sends Angels where they are needed.
Our son Joseph had two wonderful Angels with him during his last moment on earth. Joseph died from a motorcycle accent January 5, 2013 in Florida, many miles away from home, all alone.
Leanne and Mark witnessed the accident and stopped to assist Joe. They prayed over Joe and stayed until the EMTs arrived. They remained and gave their account of the accident to the police. This was not the end of their ‘Angel Work'. Days after Joe was laid to rest, we received a letter from Leanne and Mark. Leanne expressed her great sorrow for our loss. She went on to say, while she did not know Joe, she wanted to write us to let us know Joe that was not alone. Not only did they pray over and assist Joe, they gave our family so much peace and comfort. We know God sent Leanne and Mark to Joe.
We still stay in touch with Leanne and Mark. Leanne is a very busy Mom with four young children all under five years of age, but still takes time to write us. We will be forever grateful to Joe's Angels.
Thank You God,
Joe's Mom, Dad, and Brothers
Alan & Estelle Davis
August 17, 2013
Angie & Jim,Our thoughts are always with you.Our last memory of Joey is when Alan needed help cutting branches from a tree. He asked Joey for help and in a minute he was cutting the branches. May you always be proud of him. Alan & Estelle
August 16, 2013
August 16, 2013
p.s. Joey, look after Petey! Like John said, "we're all better people for having had you in our lives." Love Always, Jimmy
August 15, 2013
Joey, you're "home safe" in our thoughts and in our hearts forever. John, well said
August 15, 2013
Mark Baum
August 12, 2013
Joe you body is at rest. You are rejoicing with our Maker.You are truly missed
andre swann
August 10, 2013
love you joey
Joe Russo
August 9, 2013
Rest in peace my friend.
August 9, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Sherren Pensiero
August 9, 2013
Joey,
You brightened all of our lives! Love and miss you.
Aunt Sher
Greg Di Roma
August 9, 2013
Johnny,
Patrice Scaringe-Di Roma holds these words true to her heart. Thank you for saying them, because she has been feeling them for quite some time. She is saddened that she was unable to attend the funeral and this message validates how Joey has been an important part of her life and her kids lives. He never said no to any favor she asked, and always came through. There is not a day that goes by that we don't think of Joey. We will always love Joey.
August 9, 2013
Love and miss you.
John Scaringe
August 9, 2013
Noise in the System
This past January, I lost my brother Joe. My mother has asked me several times over these months to post the eulogy I had prepared but did not have a chance to share at his funeral. Tomorow would have been Joe's 54th Birthday and I believe this is the perfect time to share what my dear brother means and has meant to me all these years.
I am 16 months older than Joe, and as you would imagine being so close in age, we did a great deal together growing up in Orangeburg, NY. I remember pulling him around by the shirt or jacket keeping him ‘close by' when we were just toddlers. After all, I was the 'big brother' and it was my responsibility to look after him. You would think that I was years older. It only seems appropriate that I happened to be in Tampa, Florida (where Joe lived) on a business trip when Joe suffered his fatal accident this past January. I know God placed me there, 'close by' to 'look after him', as he did when we were children.
In grade school and even through Junior High, we would play together on the same little league and sports teams. Whether we were competing in organized football, baseball, basketball, or wrestling, or we were playing in pick-up games around the neighborhood, Joe and I spent a lot of time together. These were our developmental years and I can say with the utmost certainty that my time with Joe greatly influenced who I am today.
As we grew older, like many teenage siblings, Joe and I spent more and more time with our own friends. However, we still participated in sport activities and continued to wrestle together through high school and even played softball together through our college years into adulthood. Not to mention all the time we spent together at all our family functions and celebrations.
It was at this time in our lives that Joe started developing symptoms consistent with mental illness. Over the next several years, Joe struggled with his disorder, and our family struggled too. We tried to understand, cope, empathize, support, react, not react, reach out, give him space, live in his world, and help him live within ours. As his disorder was progressing, I moved to Southern California to pursue my career and raise a family. My relationship with Joe was limited to holidays, special occasions, rare phone calls, birthday cards, and frequent reports from my parents about his condition.
As an Uncle, Joe was the best! He loved my two daughters unconditionally, and as he did with his friends and family, he couldn't do enough for them. Whenever we were in town, Joe made sure all his time was scheduled around theirs. Whether it was pulling them in a wagon around the block or taking them sleigh riding as young children, or driving them to the mall and waiting patiently while they shopped as teenagers, Joe was there to make them happy. This kindness, thoughtfulness, and loyalty to family and friends were the essence of who he was.
At Joe's funeral, it was amazing to hear story after story from young and old, friends and family, and even acquaintances, about Joe's consistent generosity and unselfish behaviors throughout all phases of Joe's life. People told stories about his kindness, wonderful sense of humor, loyalty, strong work ethic, and thoughtfulness when he was a sweet little boy, an energetic and rebellious teenager, a developing young man, and even as a conflicted adult dealing within the two confusing and parallel worlds of reality and mental illness. Even with all this ‘noise in the system', Joe's core values, defined by a lifetime of consistent behaviors, was an awesome framework for anyone to live by.
My parents should be very proud of the son they raised. They did everything right. Joe was a good and kind man of strong character and moral excellence. I believe we are all better people to have had Joe in our lives. I know my successes would not have been possible without him in my life.
Joe, I love you brother and I miss you dearly. Godspeed.
August 9, 2013
Happy birthday Joey, love and miss you.
George Finelli
February 6, 2013
To the Scaringe Family,
I am heartbroken over your loss. I only wish I could have been there to support you in your time of grief as you did when our family suffered loss. May God bless you all.
January 30, 2013
Blessed are those who grieve, they shall laugh
January 22, 2013
We all shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun.
Carl Cleveland III
January 16, 2013
Dr. John,
So sorry to learn of the loss of your brother, Joseph. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Carl Cleveland III
Kevin Leathers
January 14, 2013
I offer my deepest sympathies for the entire Scaringe family, in this time of tragic loss. To my friend, John, I am so very sorry for your loss. I was never lucky enough to have a brother, but if yours was anything like you, he was a very fine man indeed. All my best, Kevin Leathers, D.C.
Ken Ferrantello
January 11, 2013
My sincere Condolences go out to the entire Scaringe family.
I didn't find out until yesterday about the sudden loss of Joey.
I hadn't seen Joey in years, but it's amazing how I can see his smiling face a clear as day in my thoughts.
It's true what they say...you never forget the good ones. And Joey was just that.
A tremendous athlete, a caring friend. I am blessed to have been able to call him my friend.
God Bless,
Kenny "Fern" Ferrantello
January 11, 2013
"FREE AS A BIRD...IT'S THE NEXT BEST THING TO BE...FREE AS A BIRD"
JOHN LENNON
Ardis DeCamp
January 11, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss.
January 11, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. I hope your many happy memories bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
Diana Rodriguez/Watts
January 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Find strength in each other.
Joe Russo
January 9, 2013
To the Scaringe family,
For some moments in life, there are no words that can appropriately express or provide enough comfort. Joey had a large heart and was always a great friend. I am deeply saddened by this loss and that I will never see him again or spend time together. I have many fond memories of our experiences we had growing up together and his sense of humor. My deepest condolences.
Janine Hahn
January 9, 2013
To the Entire Scaringe Family....Today, and always, may loving memories bring you peace, comfort and strength -
My deepest sympathy.
Margaret lacush / jalette
January 9, 2013
very sorry to hear about your loss. may God be with all of you . I will pray for the comfort of the Lord to be with your family . I do remember all the Scaringe brothers from tappan zee high.
john mccluskey
January 9, 2013
My condolences to the entire Scaringe family on this terrible loss. Joey always had the greatest sense of humor, and knew how to lighten the mood.
James and Dorian Mulligan
January 9, 2013
Joe was a kind and caring man with a heart overflowing with empathy . He was a loyal friend and a very unselfish soul . He was blessed with great physical strength and a beautiful sense of humor . Many lives were touched by these qualities . May God grant him the peace in heaven that he was unable to find on earth .
Gail DeLuca-Williams
January 9, 2013
Sorry to hear of your loss prayers are with you all.
January 9, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you today and the difficult days ahead with delaing with your loss. May God hold you in his arms and deliver the comfort that you so well deserve. RIP Joey..Godspeed
Cyndi Habel McKay
Lois Castro
January 9, 2013
May God's light shine in your hearts forever, give you peace and comfort knowing that Joey is with our Lord.
May the road rise gently at your feet;
May the sun shine warmly upon your face;
May the wind be always at your back;
May the rain fall softly upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
God bless you Angie, Jim and family. We love you.
Lois Castro
January 9, 2013
You have shinned your light on so many people. You will be forever in our hearts and prayers. Joey we love you and know you are with our Lord Jesus Christ now, no more pain only love. God Bless your beautiful family. God surround your angels over Angie, Jim, Jerry, John, and Jimmy and all their family give them peace and comfort knowing that Joey is at rest in Your Precious arms. Strengthen their souls and easy their pain of sorrow as the days go on without him. We praise your name Lord, we ask for your light to shine in their hearts as they glorify your son Joey. We ask you this in your precious son Jesus' Name Amen. xoxoxoxo
Carmelo Carlo Greco
January 9, 2013
Dear Scaringe family,
I read with deep sadness the heart breaking news of Joe's passing.
He was a pleasure and a joy to have him in class and later, as an adult, a friend. His smile and his respectful humor would light up the class.
After school he was a devoted athlete contributing much to the school spirit.
Joe leaves a legacy of friendship and those who knew him loved him.
Carmelo Carlo Greco,
Retired Tappan Zee H.S. teacher of Spanish and Italian
Richard Rodriguez
January 8, 2013
Words cannot express the sadness we feel with the loss of our friend Joey. Hopefully each of us can take a moment and remember him in our own special way. I only wish that we could be with the Scaringe Family during this difficult time, not only to mourn his passing, but to celebrate his life. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Rich & Eva
January 8, 2013
I'm can always see the smile "Joey Brought" to everyone. I remember him best from football and wrestling and the great demeanor in him...My thoughts and prayers from the Flournoy family to all the Scaringe family as we have known you all a life time...God Bless....Terrance "Tee" Flournoy
Eddie DeRosa
January 8, 2013
Dear Mr and Mrs Scaringe, Jim, John and Jerry.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
May Joe find the peace in heaven he deserves.
God Bless,
Ed and Stacy DeRosa
Lisa Petrone (Cornetta)
January 8, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this hard time in your life. Went to school with Joey so glad I can so I knew him. May God watch over all of you.
John Garro
January 8, 2013
Very sad to here of Joe`s Passing ,he was a great man with a good heart. my prayers go out to his family , god bless
January 8, 2013
Joey was always such a natural athlete - even back in gym class at William O. Shaeffer. If I remember correctly, he was "Athlete of the Year" in fourth grade. He'll always remain in our hearts. - Ann Alfieri
John and Maria Carley
January 8, 2013
Extending our deepest sympathy to the entire Scaringe family..
Michael Lightfoot
January 8, 2013
My prayers goes out to the Scaringe family.I remember the family from football and wrestling.
Benita Ficarra
January 8, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of Joey's passing. I graduated two years earlier with his brother but remember him. My condolences to the family.
January 8, 2013
I can still see Joey as an energetic (and very cute) boy in my third grade class. Always smiling. I'm so sorry for your loss.
January 8, 2013
My sincere condolences to Mr,Mrs Scaringe, brothers and family.
I've known Joe since the 2nd grade at William O'Schafer Elementary school in Tappan, and I have to say out of all the kids in that school and in town he was one of the nicest people anyone could ever meet. (Including his brothers) I would see Joe all the time on his bike riding through the town of Nyack where I live, and he would always speak with that big smile of his,and the most important thing to me is he remembered who I was. Joe touched many people and he will be greatley missed.
Sincerely
John Peaks
Michelle Frohmann - rivenbark
January 8, 2013
My heart goes out to the Scaringe family.
Cindy & Angelo Grande
January 8, 2013
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all at this time.
Glenn Kouhia
January 8, 2013
I'll remember Joey at 16 forever - funny, easy-going, and a serious competitor who could pancake you in a flash. Losing Joey is a tragedy that hurts me deep inside. I send my deepest condolences to Mr and Mrs Scaringe, John, Jim and Jerry, and his aunt and uncle.
January 8, 2013
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die". Rest in peace Joey. Heartfelt condolences to the Scaringe family. ~ Nancy & Robert Raniolo
John and Peter Kennedy
January 8, 2013
We will miss him , sorry for your loss
January 8, 2013
Sincere condolences to the family and may you experience God's support during this difficult time.
Psalm 147:3
Joseph Pagano
January 7, 2013
My heart is filled with fond memories of a wonderful individual who enjoyed life. May God watch over him. He will be missed.Love to all of the Scaringe family for I know the pain of yor loss.
Alison Flagg- DePierro
January 7, 2013
To the entire Scaringe family, my heart is heavy with your loss. Joe was a gentle soul who now rests in Gods arms may god bless you all and bring you peace
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