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John Scarpa Obituary
October 7, 1939 - September 22, 2014
Myrtle Beach, SC.
John Armand Scarpa, age 74, passed away, Monday September 22, 2014 at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Scarpa was born in Jersey City, NJ a son of Tony and Carmela Romano Peduto. Mr. Scarpa was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church, member of the Detective Endowment Association, Honor Legion, and the Rockland County Shields. Mr. Scarpa was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was proud to be a N.Y.P.D. Detective. Most Important to him was his family. He was an avid collector of sports cards, he loved to cook, eat, and enjoy his Sunday "Gravy".
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Irene Scarpa; 3 children: Anthony Scarpa and wife, Janet; Diane Tocco and husband, Peter; and Steven Scarpa; 5 grandchildren: Deanna, Nikolas, Brianna, Zachary, and Kaetlyn; sister: Madeline Sanchez.
A Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, September 25, 2014 at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Southern Palms Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm till 4:30 pm Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home with a prayer service to be held at 4:30 PM.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net
McMillan-Small Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dolores M. Dickson
September 28, 2014
Dear Irene and the Scarpa Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you at this sorrowful time. Please accept my sincere sympathies. It is a hard road ahead for you but you now have your special angel, your husband, to watch over you all the way. The love and fond memories you shared will help you through the hard times on that journey. May God Bless you in the years ahead. I will always be here for you.
Love, Dolores Dickson
Dolores Dickson
September 28, 2014
Dear Irene and the Scarpa Family,
My heart and prayers go out to you Irene and also to your beloved family at this sorrowful time. It is a hard road ahead for you but you will have your special angel, your beloved husband, watching over you all the way. The love and fond memories that you and John created along life's way, will carry you through the tough times. May God Bless you and your wonderful family in the years ahead. I'll always be there for you. Love, Dolores Dickson
Tommy, Theresa, Phil Scarpa
September 26, 2014
Sending sincere sympathies to the Scarpa Family.
Doc Savage
September 25, 2014
My sympathies to the family and friends of John Scarpa. He was a fine and gentle man. I liked him a lot. We we shared stories, opinions, likes and dislikes back in the 70's at PMD. He was such a good guy! A man who will be missed by the many, many people who loved him. R.I.P.
Kimberly Ladka
September 25, 2014
To the Scarpa Family,
So sorry to hear about John's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kim, Mike and Mike Jr. Ladka
Tony Vitaliano
September 25, 2014
Irene, I will miss him. John,Harold and I had great times together in Public Morals. Beside being a great detective, he was a great family man who cared about you and the kids. I remember the calls he use to get from you about the kids and how promptly he would address the issues. But what I respected most about him was when he made a decision on any issue that he thought was right he would not wavier. Irene, knowing John, he'll work a deal out with God in heaven and find a good gig. God Bless John, You and the family.
September 25, 2014
To the Scarpa family,
I was so saddened to hear the news. I know you will miss him terribly, he was a good man and was lucky to have such a loving and supportive family. Thinking of you all.
With my sincere condolences,
Joe Nicholas
September 25, 2014
Mrs. Scarpa, Anthony, Diane, and Steven
We are so sorry to hear about your Dad, and Husband. We have so many memories of Mr. Scarpa. Our sympathies are with you as are our thoughts and prayers.
Jo and Stephen Hallett
Jim McEntee
September 24, 2014
Our most sincere condolences, we'll keep you all in our prayers.
-The McEntee Family
Diane Tindall
September 24, 2014
Irene and family,
My heart breaks for your loss and ours. My friend will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. With love, Diane (Rehab)
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