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Stephen A., 57, Licensed Funeral Director and Owner of Scillieri Funeral Home on Fifth Avenue in Paterson, passed away suddenly on September 29, 2014. Born in Paterson, he moved to Hawthorne in 1987, returning to Paterson in 2003.
Steve was educated at Blessed Sacrament Grammer School, Paterson, and Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey. Steve attended Marist College in Poughkeepsie N.Y. and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck. After Graduation, Steve attended and graduated from American Academy Mc Allister Institute of Mortuary Science New York City, NY. In 1984 Steve was certified as an "Eye Enucleator" from the New Jersey Eye Bank, Newark, N.J.
Steve is a member of the Passaic County Funeral Directors Association and New Jersey State Funeral Directors Association. Steve has been a Licensed Practioner of Mortuary Science in the State of NJ since 1983.
While living in Hawthorne Steve was a member of the Hawthorne Rotary Club where he was named "Rotarian of the Year" in 1992-1993 and also served as "Fund Raising Chairman" for the club and served as President from 1996-1997.
Steve was appointed to the "Hawthorne Board of Recreation" where he served for 13 years, serving as president for the last two. He is also a member of the Mohawks Athletic Club Hawthorne, and the Knights of Columbus Council 240, Paterson. He is also a member of the Paterson Chamber of Commerce.
Steve was the former basketball C.Y.O. coach for Blessed Sacrament School of Paterson. For his efforts he was awarded the Joseph Vander Bosh " Award of Merit" in 1987 from Paterson C.Y.O.
He was also awarded The Joseph Passero Memorial Award from the All Wags Athletic Club in 1988. In 2005, Steve was inducted into the Don Bosco Prep Hall Of Fame. A Certified Open Water P.A.D.I Diver, Steve traveled many times to the Hawaiian Island of Molokai, where he enjoyed Scuba Diving, Snorkeling and Hunting, as well as spending time with his many Hawaiian friends.
Also being active in High School Sports in Passaic, Morris, and Bergen Counties, he has been an Assistant Head Coach at Manchester High School, Haledon, Elmwood Park High School, Elmwood Park, Don Bosco Prep High School, Ramsey, Don Bosco Technical High School of Paterson, and Bayley Ellard High School, of Madison.
Beloved father of Stephen J. "T.J" and his wife Nicole, and Sean Anthony Scillieri. Loving son of Jane P. (Dwyer) and the late Stephen J. Scillieri. Dear brother of Joellen Cox. Loving companion of Mary Ellen Walesiewicz. Funeral Saturday 8:30 AM at the Scillieri Funeral Home, 351 Fifth Ave., Paterson, and 10 AM at Blessed Sacrament RC Church, Paterson. Cremation will be private. Visiting Thursday 7-9 PM and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations made to Blessed Sacrament RC Church, 224 East 18th St., Paterson, NJ 07524, in memory of Steve, would be greatly appreciated. www.ScillieriFH.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Scillieri
Andrew Pardine
May 14, 2020
Steve was like my 2nd dad. Still think about you and all you did for me and Sean.
October 4, 2014
O my God I can't believe it.My deepest sympathies to the whole family who I adored.
DR.Pallotta(anthony)
Victoria Keryc
October 2, 2014
To the Scillieri Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I had the pleasure of meeting Steve while volunteering at Don Bosco Prep's golf outings over the years. He was always polite and fun to talk to. May God bless you during this most difficult time.
Patricia Osbun Guthrie
October 2, 2014
May you rest in peace Steve. Sorry for your lost of your son and brother.
Joanne Farina
October 2, 2014
RIP Steve. You were there for me at 3 of the hardest times of my life: My Dad in 1995, My brother Joey in 2001 and My Mom in November 2010.
Cathy Tutan Eller
October 1, 2014
The twinkle Steve always had in his eyes will be with us forever. Such a kind soul. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Pat Takeda
October 1, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Scillieri family. Steve was so understanding and helped put my mother to rest with dignity in 2012. So sorry to hear of his passing.
October 1, 2014
So sad to hear of Steve's passing. He was so comforting and understanding when I lost my mother in December 2012. My sincere condolences to his family.
Tommy Culmone
October 1, 2014
Dear Stephen,
As your older,and not so wise cousin, you always looked up to me. That was your first mistake!
We always seemed to have a chemistry and magical connection that would make us stand out and unfortunately not always in a good way!
We always knew we could push each other's buttons and most of the time it was at the " wrong place, wrong time, and almost always inappropriate".
But you have to admit we would have one hell of a laugh!
I would just have to look over at your eyes rolling and facial expressions and that's all it would take to set off our shenanigans.
My most memorable moments were as my Best Man when you shook the dinner salad in mid-air spraying Italian dressing over the head table.
That event was only to be topped by your sheer genius when you @helped" us move out of our first apartment.
I believe you referred to it as "Express Moving" as you proceeded to throw furniture out the window. It wouldn't have been as big a problem if we weren't in the second floor.
Your energy, passion for a good time and Love for us will make you always present.
The tears will come and go but You and your laughter are FOREVER.
Love,
cousin tommy
Donna Cavaliere
September 30, 2014
So sorry to hear this. He still had so much of his life ahead of him. I was 1 year behind him in BSS. He was always so nice. May he find peace.
September 30, 2014
To the Scillieri family,Please accept my sincere condolences. Steve was a great person from a great family. The people he helped during their time of sorrow and need are to many to count. So sorry to hear of his passing. Harold Buddy Pegg
1969 All Wags City Chamionship Finalists
Glenn Wyder
September 30, 2014
To The Scillieri Family,
Sadly today I found out that Stephen passed away. In January of this year, he was so comforting when my mother passed, he put many of my family and friends to rest with dignity and grace. He and I were the double play combination for the All Wags 1969 Paterson Little League finalists. We didn't stay in touch but whenever I saw him it was as if no time had passed. He was a gentleman and he will be missed by many. Rest in peace Stephen and God be with the family.
Philip Perrone
September 30, 2014
To the Scillieri family, so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was always there when you needed him, he will be missed. My deepest sympathy.
Diane Stewart
September 30, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Joseph Amari
September 30, 2014
I'm so sorry for the loss of my friend Steve. He will be missed. My condolences to the family
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