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JOE SCAVONE Obituary

SCAVONE--Joe, one of Bronx High School of Science's most inspirational teachers left this world on March 18, 2021. He was simply amazing, opened our eyes to the world through literature, pushed us to learn and achieve more than I thought possible, and took interest in us, our lives and challenges. He used literature to teach us about life, behavior, ethics, relationships, responsibilities. We gained from his analyses, questions, and insights. It made us "better" -- better thinkers, better students, better people, better citizens. So much of who and what I am today is due to Joe Scavone, and I know he had that same impact on many others. Joe, we will miss you. Condolences to Robert and his family. Thank you, Tom K. for being such a good friend to him, especially when his health was failing him. May he now rest in peace. XOXO, Laura. Wake March 29th 2-9pm at Greenwich Village Funeral Home, 199 Bleecker Street; funeral mass March 30th 10:30am at St. Anthony's Church, 154 Sullivan St.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 29, 2021.

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Elias Gootzeit

January 26, 2025

I had him in 11th grade in 1970. Just thought of him. Just found out he's gone... never quite gone though... a force of nature that impacts me always ...

William Sabino

May 13, 2022

Unforgettable.

Simone Taylor

April 1, 2021

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gabrielle Russo Keiser

March 30, 2021

Would like to send condolences to Joe’s son Robert & family. Although we never got to know you Robert, our fathers were fast & lifelong friends who grew up in the village. When my 2 sisters & I were kids, he always visited for Thanksgiving & brought wonderful gifts of music (Beatles & more)& things from world travels. Although no relation, we called him Uncle Joe. We all have gold charm bracelets from Italy that he would give us charms each year. His very own grace & charm always filled the room. We were lucky to meet up on a sister’s trip to NY in March 2019 & have a grand visit with Joe. He shared wonderful memories of days growing up with my dad , many adventures & his joy of his family. His curiosity & love of people, places, reading, travel will stay with us. When my dad Gabe passed in 2017 & my sister Carla gave Joe a call, he already knew in his heart with the sentient connection of our lives. This morning I just had a feeling
& found the news Joe has left the building. RIP , miss you already Joe.

Joanne Schechter

March 29, 2021

My sincere condolences

Joanne Schechter

March 29, 2021

I would like to express my sincere condolences to Joe’s friends and family. He was a kind, and caring person devoted to his late wife Betty and his family and friends.
It was an honor to know him.
Joanne Schechter

Carol (Potashnick) Boyer

March 29, 2021

He was an amazing teacher and a wonderful person...always easy to talk to. I had him over 50 years ago at Bronx Science and still remember how much I enjoyed his classes. To this day, I remember his explanation of a split infinitive --- "to boldly go"---. Rest in Peace, Mr. Scavone.

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2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Greenwich Village Funeral Home

199 Bleecker St, New York City, NY 10012

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10:30 a.m.

St. Anthony's Church

154 Sullivan St., NY

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199 Bleecker St, New York City, NY 10012

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