Michael D. Scalera, age 58, of Streetsboro, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2008.
He was born May 1, 1950 to the late Michael and Alene Scalera. He grew up in Akron.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; son, Wesley (Angie) Scalera; stepchildren, Pauline (Jacob) Dierkens, Kristen (Bryan) Queen, and Rachal and Ryan Weitzel; brothers, Rick (MaryAnn) Scalera, Chuck (Shauna) Scalera, Joseph (Sue) Scalera, and John Scalera; sister, Laura (Joe) Simonson; beloved grandchildren, "his buddies" Madeline and Natalie Queen, and Audrey and Jack Dierkens; along with many beloved nieces and nephews; and his beloved dogs, Rambo and Putzy.
He was a Life Banc donor.
Cremation will take place. Services of his love and faith in Christianity will be held on Friday, July 11, 2008 at 4 p.m. at the Hudson Community Chapel, 750 W. Streetsboro Street, Hudson, Ohio. A time of fellowship will follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Hudson Community Church Student Ministries Center. Condolences and special memories may be shared on-line at www.heritagecremation.com. (Heritage Cremation & Burial Society, 330-923-5450.)
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Laurie Lewis
September 26, 2008
My prayers are with the family.
God Bless.
Charles Scalera
August 27, 2008
From Your Brother:
Mike I will miss you but I know you are with Jesus now so I will rejoice that you are back home. I will see you soon and we will all share our love with all those who have past away and gone back home to our Lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Give Dad and Mom a big hug and kiss. All of you are always in my heart, prayers and thoughts. Tell Grandma, Grandpa, Dennis Kevin & and all the rest of our family I said hello to. See you all real soon.
To my brother' s family:
I said a prayer straight from the heart, God knew I was sincere…
As I prayed for you today The angels gathered near.
I asked God to give us all the strength In this time of sorrow…
I prayed to Jesus and asked Him to send An angel by our side.
I asked the Lord to comfort us
And let the healing waters remove our Tears into the blue deep sea,
Of healing waters.
Tears are heavenly raindrops
God must send to clear the soul
From pain and sorrow so near
The sorrow will quickly disappear and
And be replaced with His rainbow of
Rejoicing, to know that my brother Michael D. Scalera is there.
Kathy and family love you all. My sympathy, heart and love is there for you. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow but also may you rejoice that Michael is with our Lord and Savior.
Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love,
time is eternity
There is no remedy for love but to love more.
I Love you all may God Love and Blessing be with you now and forever.
Aloha
Your Brother
Charles Scalera
The Bavaro Family
July 15, 2008
We were sorry to learn about Mike. Our sincere sympathy is with the entire family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb Houston
July 13, 2008
Wes especially and also Laura, Joe, Mary Ann, Rick, John, Chuck, Shauna, Joe and Sue along with Mike's other loved ones he has left behind. May you know we are thinking of you and upholding all of you in prayer.
Mike Dunlap
July 12, 2008
Laura , I'm so sorry to hear of your brothers passing , I know the pain and emptiness way to well , It was two years yesterday that we lost my brother Brian . But let peace over shadow the pain by knowing that they are in a better place. All my love and sympathy .
Andrea Zampelli-Short
July 11, 2008
Laura and family,
So sorry to hear of your brother's sudden passing. We wish to extend our sympathy and to let you know that we are thinking of you at this time.
Sincerely,
Laura (lit'l sis)
July 11, 2008
My brother was a warm, kind person and I know anyone who knew him felt loved. He never thought about himself. He had such a hard life and I think these past 7yrs (almost on the 21st of this month w/hb their 7th wedding anv) he was finally happy. Thank you Kathy and family. Wes you learned alot from your Dad and he and I are very proud of you. He's finally out of pain and doesn't have to worry about the future. We just have another angel in heaven. I guess God, Mom & Dad needed him more their. God Bless..Laura
TONY NINNI
July 10, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Coleen (Wilson) Diaz
July 10, 2008
Dear Scalera family, I am so sorry to read about Mike. My heart goes out to all of you. Love, Coleen
Kathy Dubravetz
July 10, 2008
Laura, Chuck, Joe, Rick and John,
The Dubravetz Family would like to send our love and prayers during this difficult time for your family. Like Kathy Sinkhorn stated above: alot of fond memories made during our childhoods growing up on Easton Drive and Kessel Avenue, especially those block parties.
Robert DeVitis
July 10, 2008
We were very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. Our sincere sympathies and condolences to you and your families. Our prayers are with you.
Robert & David DeVitis
Employees of Team Health Akron Billing Center
July 10, 2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Kathy Raybuck (Sinkhorn)
July 10, 2008
Chuck,Joe,Rick,John and Laura,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have great memories of Michael and all of us from Easton Drive.
Connie & Jerry Leonard
July 10, 2008
Laura, Joe & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. May your family take comfort in the fact that God will wrap you in His loving arms and give you the strength to endure thru this difficult time.
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