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Josephine Scamardo Obituary

November 28, 1931 – June 15, 2012

Josephine Beatrice Scarmardo, known to all as "JoBe", age 80 of Bryan, Texas, passed away June 15, 2012 surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday June 18 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Reverend Father Patrick Ebner, Msgr. John Malinowski and Msgr. John McCaffrey. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 P.M. Sunday June 17 at Memorial Chapel.

The rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. Sunday and Alter Society rosary will be recited at 4:00 P.M.

Josephine was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Pete Scarmardo and her parents Rena and Tony Boatcallie.

Her legacy lives on through her children, Pete Anthony and Jo Scarmardo of Caldwell, Texas, David Wayne and Dory Scarmardo, Mark Christopher and Shannon Scarmardo, Rosemary and Victor Drozd, Carl Gregory and Annette Scarmardo, all of Bryan, Texas and Linda and Kevin Page of Dallas, Texas. Her Grandchildren, Scott and Stacey Scarmardo, Craig and Ashley Scarmardo, Ty Scarmardo, Ryan Scarmardo, Sophie Scarmardo, Sage Scarmardo, Summer Scarmardo, Jennifer Scarmardo, Elisha and Jarrad McLeod, Carl Scarmardo, Mark Scarmardo, Chris Scarmardo, Tiffany Drozd, Jonathan Drozd, Joe Arledge, Audrey and Travis Montgomery, Brooks Arledge and Isabella Page. And her great grandchildren, Cade, Carlie and Pete Gabrielle. Brothers, Anthony and Norma Boatcallie, Barney and Milissa Boatcallie, both of College Station, Texas, and sisters, Irene Boatcallie of College Station, Texas and Rose and Charles Perrone of Dallas. And family members, Frank and Donna Scarmardo, Rosalie and Eugene Polzer, Matilda and Lonnie Minze, Marilda and Terry Hugo and numerous nieces and nephews.

Josephine was fiercely proud of her family and never met a stranger. She instilled in her children and grandchildren the importance of faith, family, friends, tradition, perseverance, compassion, and contentment.

Josephine was a co-founder of the Farm Patch, in Bryan, Texas, worked for several years at the Bryan Independent School District, was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and was an avid bridge player and a proud supporter of the Texas Aggies and the Bryan-College Station community.

Memorials may be made to St. Anthony's Catholic Church or St. Joseph's Hospital.


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Published by The Bryan-College Station Eagle from Jun. 16 to Jun. 19, 2012.

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Dean Daily

June 21, 2012

To The Scamardo Family We are so sorry to hear of your lost.We will be praying for the entire family. The Daily Family

Earl Browning III

June 21, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss

Jo Louise Burley

June 20, 2012

Dear Scamardo Family,
It's the 20th and I am just now reading about Joby's passing. I am deeply saddened. I was in the hospital the day she went to her Lord and Savior. May God bless each of you. I loved her dearly.
Jo Louise Burley

June 19, 2012

Linda and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss, you are in my prayers.
Mike Smith-Huntsville, TX

Pam Coleman

June 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy. May you find peace through the days ahead from our Lord, and comfort from the caring of friends. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers,
With love,

Bob and Kathy Ruth

June 19, 2012

So sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very special lady who will be missed by all. Prayers of peace and comfort are being lifted up for all of you. Rejoice in the promise of an eternal reunion for us all one day!

Candy Spears

June 18, 2012

Pete & Jo... I am so sorry for your family's loss. Ya'll are in my prayers.
Candy (Young) Spears

Gary Niemeyer

June 18, 2012

Greg,Pete,Mark and David I'm so sorry to hear the passing of your mother.My condolences.

Teresa Herrera

June 18, 2012

Elisha & Jennifer,

We are so sorry for the loss of your Grandmother. Your family is in our prayers.

Jaime Everett &
Johnny & Teresa Herrera

Michele Lenoir

June 18, 2012

Scamardo Family, Prayers to you all in the time of your loss. She was a beautiful and caring lady. God bless your family's. From Leona Fazzino Lenoir and Michele

Valerie Noyes-Gerbig

June 18, 2012

Rosemary, my sympathy to you and your family for the loss of your Mom. May God comfort you all during the difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim Burns

June 18, 2012

Mark and family I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was such a beautiful woman. We can be comforted by knowing we will see her again. Ms Lena Canivespi sends he condolences. Kim Burns

Beverly Edwards

June 18, 2012

Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Beverly xo

Deane Robertson

June 18, 2012

Linda my heart goes out to you,your sister & brothers during this very difficult time! I have so many great memories of your Mom when we were growing up! She was a very special woman. My love & prayers to all of you!

John & Mary Tigerina

June 17, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Margaret Rizzo Morgan

June 17, 2012

May your hearts be filled with special memories and may God hold you tightly as you mourn. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Chris and Margaret Morgan and boys, and Luke Rizzo

Chappell Westlake

June 17, 2012

My heart is heavy for the loss of such a beautiful lady. My thoughts and prayers are with the Scarmardo family and everyone who was touched by the kindness and care from Josie! Sending the love and many blessings!!

Billy Liucci

June 17, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Dolores Liucci

June 17, 2012

God Bless you and your family. Our most sincere condolences.

Teresa Wyatt

June 16, 2012

May god comfort you in this time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

Teresa (cabrera) Wyatt, Brad and Dominic Wyatt

Kris Hilde Nader & Family

June 16, 2012

God's grace, mercy and love on you all.

Sarah Jane, Derek and Blake Broaddus

June 16, 2012

We are sending our love and prayers for comfort to all of the family.

Andrea Wenck-Hanner

June 16, 2012

Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time. As you all gather and celebrate her life, the beauty of the family that she built will shine brightly and she and your father will be watching proudly from their heavenly home. God bless you all, from the entire Wenck family.

June 16, 2012

To JoBe's family -
It is with sincere sorrow and in Christian love that I send my condolences. JoBe was a kind, caring, and wise lady who I admired and loved. Her passing leaves a void in so many hearts and she will be sorely missed. Let us be consoled knowing she is now with our Heavenly Father.
Blessings and love to all, Carol Scamardo

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