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Jeffrey M. Scarpitti
Jeffrey Scarpitti, 75, passed away July 13, 2015 after a courageous nine month battle with cancer.
He was born in Akron, 1939, to the late Cesare and Ara (Morris) Scarpitti. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School, member of the ROTC program at The University of Akron and an avid member of the NRA. In 1976 Jeffrey and his beloved wife, Karen, founded Universal Plastics which continues to be family owned.
Jeffrey lived in Uniontown and Florida for the past 48 years where he devoted his life to pursuing his passions of travelling and enjoying the company of his friends and loved ones. He, along with others, earnestly spearheaded the reopening of the Sons of Herman Lodge #10 in Akron and was a member of the Army-Navy 250. Jeffrey was also a member of VFW Post # 8463 in Cape Coral, Florida where he was charged with the maintenance of munitions used during the honoring of our American Veterans' at their burial ceremonies.
Jeffrey was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Karen (nee Stampfle) and daughter, Julie Holland. He is survived by son, Wade (Lisa) Scarpitti; grandchildren, Brian (Jessyca), Jaimie and Kevin Scarpitti, Chas and Kyle Holland; great-grandchildren, Lizzy and Emily; brothers, Roger and Lance Scarpitti; sister Serena DeArment; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and his loving girlfriend and best friend, Joyce. The family would like to thank the many friends and family for their show of support.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Schermesser Funeral Home, 600 E. Turkeyfoot Lake Road, Akron, Ohio 44319 (SR 619), with Pastor Tim Miller officiating. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Uniontown Greenlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeffrey's name to Wounded Warriors Family Support, 920 South 107th Avenue Suite 250, Omaha, NE 68114. To leave a special message online for the family, visit our website at www.schermesserfh.com.
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jim thomasson
July 8, 2024
I knew and was friends with him since Jr. high school. Miss his friendship.
Linda Mann
August 11, 2015
Lance,
So sorry for the loss of your brother...I just lost my Mother and I know how hard it is for that empty space. i often wondered where you went and if you continued making music. God Bless your family.
Janet (Lipari) Swinehart
July 17, 2015
Dear Wade, Lisa and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I wish I could have attended the service to tell you in person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick & Dodie Varca
July 17, 2015
Wade, Lisa & family,
We are deeply saddened by your loss. We offer our deepest sympathies to all of you. Our thoughts & prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Mr. And Mrs. John McCrum
July 17, 2015
Praying for your family , may your hearts find peace during this sorrowful time. May great memories fill the hole in your hearts, memories of laughterr, love, and tender moments, of a life well lived.
Philip George
July 16, 2015
My prayers and condolences go out to the Jeff Scarpitti family. I will miss all the phone calls from him. There is not enough words that could explain how kind and generous Jeff was to all of his friends. Not many men left like him in this world today! May God Bless his next journey!
Tom Taylor
July 15, 2015
The world lost a great man. Jeff was a major part of my life. He was the closest thing to a dad I have had since I was 15. He gave me a job in 1986 and I have been there since. In my most difficult times he was there to pick me up and help me anyway he could. He helped me to become the man I am today. I personally will miss you a great deal and will never forget you Jeff! Rest in peace my friend.
My deepest sympathy to Wade and his family, for they have endured so much for as long as I have known them. I love you all and I will always be here for you.
July 15, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My father, Ernest A. Scarpitti, passed away four years ago, but I remember his speaking of cousins, making my brother, Michael and I, second or third cousins to Jeffrey. Prayers are with you all at this time, sincerely Mary (Scarpitti) Rocco, husband Bob, and family.
Harvey Jackson
July 15, 2015
to the Scarpitti Family,
My Sympathy on the loss of Jeff.
I worked with him quite a few years ago at Cadillac Plastics and his help and technical expertise were helpful in making my career.
Sorry he is gone
Harvey Jackson
Bud/Debbie Channell
July 15, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Jeff was a really great guy and will be missed.
Ron Hummel
July 15, 2015
To the family of Jeffrey I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for your loss. I will miss Jeff as he and I were together at National Guard and I too with as an officer of the Sons of Herman Lodge. Was a good friend. I will pray to the Lord to give you strength and Peace through this most difficult time.
Lee & Roxanne Maynard
July 15, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jim Thomasson
July 14, 2015
I first met Jeff in 1956 when we attended Buchtel H.S. He has been a good friend since that first day. The void left by his passing will be felt by many. I only wish that I could be there to personally offer my condolences to Wade and the rest of his family and his many friends that I know. Have a blessed journey my friend. Jim Thomasson
Tom, Bob, Ken, Steve, Denny,Bruce
July 14, 2015
Wade, Lisa and family,
We at Freedom Mold would like to express our deepest sympathies at Jeff's passing. He was a great guy that played big part in starting our business. For that we will always be truly grateful! When ever we look around the shop we see all the work you guys did to make it nice for us. I'm betting there are many other stories like ours. Jeff touched and helped a lot of people. He truly was a great guy we all liked! Thanks for sharing him with us.
Freedom Mold
Barbara Riordan
July 14, 2015
To Wade, Lisa and family, Lance, Serena and Roger
With deepest sympathy and condolences, we are so sorry to hear of Jeffrey's passing. He lived life to its fullest and loved his family. We rejoice in his life and the memories he created for us.
Barb Scarpitti Riordan and Family
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