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Joseph Scali Obituary
Joseph A. Scali, Sr., 75 of North Haven died peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of fifty-one years to Marilynn Adams (Adomitis). Joe was born in New Haven on August 29, 1944, a son of the late George and Ida Santomasso Scali, Sr. and had resided in North Haven since 1973. He worked in the food brokerage business for nearly forty years, and owned and operated the former Scali Food Marketing, Inc., North Haven for ten years. He most recently owned and operated Joseph A. Scali Food Brokerage of North Haven for the past twelve years. Joe proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve during the Vietnam era, and was an avid New York Yankees fan. He loved food, selling it, eating it and cooking it. He was an excellent cook, specializing in "La Cucina Italiana." Besides his wife, Joe is survived by a daughter, Cheryl Scali of North Haven, two sons, Joseph A. Scali, Jr. of Branford, and Daniel G. (Katie) Scali of Northford, two sisters, Rosellen East of Branford and Ida (Joseph) Ginnetti of East Haven, two brothers, Vincent (Anna) Scali, Sr. of Southington and George (Gloria) Scali, Jr. of Bridgeport, a sister-in-law and brother-in-law Felicia and Michael Onofrio of Hamden, and three loving grandchildren, Rae-Ann Scali and Anthony Joseph Scali of Minneapolis, MN and Daniel Joseph "D.J." Scali of Nothford. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law Barbara Reynolds, and two brothers-in-law, Robert Reynolds and John East. Joe's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, October 2nd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 4 Washington Ave., North Haven. His funeral procession will leave from the funeral home on Thursday, October 3rd at 11:00 a.m. for a Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish, St. Frances Cabrini Church, Pond Hill Rd., North Haven. Burial with military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery, North Haven. Memorial contributions in Joe's name may be sent to Connecticut Hospice, 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405 or hospice.org/donate.
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Elaine Herlihy
September 25, 2024
I wish the family peace and joy with their memories.
robert leahy
September 23, 2024
I have fond memories of Joe from Fair Haven Jr High and Cross. A warm, strong but gentle, very decent man who loved life and loved his family. We will cherish his memory...
Elaine Herlihy
September 25, 2023
I wish the family peace with their memories.
Tom Foley
September 24, 2023
Such great childhood memories of Joe and entire Scali family
Helen Leahy
September 23, 2023
My husband Robert knew Joe very well and always said what a wonderful endearing person he was. I met him and agreed. Helen Leahy
Robert Leahy
September 23, 2023
I knew Joe since we were 15 years old and always enjoyed his humor, warmth and kindness. We will always hold his memory in our hearts.
Elaine Herlihy
October 8, 2022
I wish the family peace on this day.
Elaine Herlihy
September 23, 2021
I wish the family peace on this day.
Elaine Herlihy
September 23, 2020
I wish the family peace on this day.
October 4, 2019
so many years and so many memories and having the loss of your brother bringing me to share in your loss.
I would like to meet sometime to share more of our childhood
Tommy Foley
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Rhonda Masnato
October 2, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Scali Family. Only knowing Joe though the connection of my daughter and son-in-law (Kristin/Steve), Joe was a loving, caring and compassionate person. Joe cared for Steve & his family and treated them as part of his own. God has taken Joe home now. May the Scali family find peace in his passing and all memories of him place a smile in your hearts. God bless.
David and Donna Markie
October 2, 2019
So sorry to hear about your loss. My wife and I would like to send our deepest sympathy to the Scali's in this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rom Louis
October 1, 2019
Hi Cheryl,
My most sincere condolences to you and your
family in these difficult times.
May your dad rest in peace!
Rom Louis
Joan Kuchinski
October 1, 2019
Ida, Joe and Rosellen,
Sorry for your lose.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Joan & Bob Kuchinski
Sunil
September 30, 2019
Cheryl,
I remember you speaking fondly of your father on numerous occasions. I am sure you will never forget the many special moments you shared with him. This is a big loss for you and your family.
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you, your mother and the rest of your family.
Sunil & Family
September 30, 2019
Cheryl,
I remember you speaking fondly of your father on numerous occasions. I am sure you will never forget the many special moments you shared with him. This is a big loss for you and your family.
Our deepest heartfelt sympathies and condolences to you, your mother and the rest of your family.
Sunil & Family
Elaine Herlihy
September 30, 2019
I wish the family peace at this time.
Elaine
Central High School
Dr. M ichael Pace
September 29, 2019
Dear Scali Family,
My wife and I extend our condolences at the loss of Joe. Joe was a wonderful, pleasant patient for a lot of years.
Dr. and Mrs. Michael Pace
Al and Carol Nigretti
September 29, 2019
our deepest sympathy on your loss Joe was a very kind man and will be fondly remembered.
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