William L. Scarpa

1938 - 2024

William L. Scarpa
October 1, 1938 - October 24, 2024
William "Bill" Lewis Scarpa, 86, a longtime resident of Guilford, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024, about one year after the death of his beloved wife of 60 years, Carol. He was born in New Haven on October 1, 1938 to Mary (D'Amato) and William Scarpa. Bill leaves behind his brother Dominic Scarpa as well as his two children: son Paul Scarpa and his wife Maria Liebl Scarpa of Guilford, and daughter Susan Hebert and her husband Keith Hebert of Oregon. Poppy Bill was the adored grandfather of Nina and Julian Scarpa, and Jack and Paige Hebert.
Bill honorably served in the U.S. Navy on the submarine USS Cavalla from 1956 to 1960. He then obtained degrees in Electrical Engineering and Fire Science at University of New Haven and enjoyed a long career as a Professional Engineer at United Illuminating and its subsidiary Precision Power, Inc., which Bill was instrumental in founding.
Bill was passionate about his many hobbies, including traveling the globe from Siberia to Africa and riding his motorcycles all over the country. He was a prize-winning hunter and shark fisherman, earning the nickname "Sharky." Some of his most cherished memories were made during his exploits with lifelong friends who were truly family.
In his later years, he was regularly seen at the Guilford Sportsmen's Association giving generously of his time to the organization that he loved, accompanied by his loyal chocolate Labrador Retriever, Lucy. His most joyous times were spent with his grandchildren: adventures during visits to the Pacific Northwest, passing down his fishing skills and knowledge of the outdoors, and proudly attending every ceremony, school event, recital, activity, and baseball game he could, camera in hand.
His funeral procession will leave the PORTO FUNERAL HOME, 234 Foxon Rd. (Rte 80), East Haven Saturday morning at 10:00. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the St. Pio of Pietrelcina Parish at Our Lady of Pompeii Church at 10:30. Military Honors will take place following Mass. Burial will be private at a later date. Friends may call SATURDAY MORNING from 9:00-10:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bill's honor may be made to the Guilford Sportsmen's Association, P.O. Box 435, North Branford, CT 06471. Sign Bill's guest book online at www.portofuneralhomes.net