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Bryan Sclafani Obituary
Bryan Sclafani, 22 of Stamford, CT passed away on October 29th, 2016 in Conway, SC.
He was a graduate of Trinity Catholic High School, class of 2012. Bryan was a multi sport athlete which included baseball, football and mixed martial arts. Bryan's greatest passion was for MMA where he was an accomplished champion and a respected fighter by his peers and instructors. Bryan was an avid football enthusiast. He was a lifelong Denver Broncos fan. He had a deep connection to Chicago Bears' Walter Payton having read his biography many times. A quote from that book "Never die easy" became his life's motto. This quote drove Bryan's athletic heart to push beyond physical barriers, to strive for greatness and to inspire those around him.
Bryan was also a great lover of animals making it his mission to personally rescue as many shelter dogs as possible even if it meant pushing shelter puppies on his family and friends. None of us could refuse Bryan's tenderness in this altruistic calling. Bryan was beloved by all who knew him,
Bryan is survived by his parents Gus and Sharon Sclafani, his siblings Travis, Jessica and Adam Sclafani, sister-in-law Teresa Sclafani, his nieces and nephew Victoria and Dominic Umbro Sclafani and Adriana Sclafani, as well as his maternal grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by Miley and Gotti, his beautiful dogs.
The Sclafani family will be receiving visitors at the Lacerenza Funeral Home, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford, CT on Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 3-7 p.m. A remembrance ceremony will be held on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Lacerenza's where friends and family are encouraged to speak and share memories of Bryan. Entombment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Darien, CT
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made in Bryan's honor to the American Cancer Society or a local animal shelter as Bryan felt deeply responsible for contributing to these organizations.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bryan Sclafani
Peggy, Mike , Chris Keane
November 9, 2016
Bryan was a special respectful quiet person. We met Bryan as our son Christopher's apartmentmate at CCU - UP freshman year. He joined us many times going out to dinner & he & my husband chatted about MMA. Christopher always spoke so highly of Bryan. We are so saddened by the loss of this special man. Please keep your memories close & stories flowing. He will be deeply missed by many. With condolences & prayers. Mike, Peggy, & Chris Keane
Elizabeth Guzman
November 9, 2016
My most sincere condolences, may the angels sing to you, may you dance in heaven.. I pray for your family's strength & Unity.
Robin and Michael Portanova and Family
November 7, 2016
Our deepest condolences on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kelly and John Swingler
November 7, 2016
Jess and family
Our deepest condolences for the loss of someone so young. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sean McNulty
November 7, 2016
My deepest condolences go out to the Sclafani family. I was in Bryan's fraternity at Coastal and he spent a lot of time at my apartment senior year. Bryan was one of the most genuine guys I got to know at CCU and he will be greatly missed by everyone. Rest in peace brother.
Carm Gentile
November 6, 2016
Travis,
Our deepest sympathy to you, and your family.
Mike and Carm Gentile
Sam Laria
November 6, 2016
Travis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sam and Sara Laria
liz gustavson
November 6, 2016
if this fine young man was anything like his sister jess, i know he must have had a heart of gold. prayers and love for him and your family and for jess. i am here if you need me. liz/anthro
November 6, 2016
The loss of a loved one is so hard to grieve but if we try to remember the special moments we shared with them it will help you to cope with your sadness. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. -
Carol Puccella
Peter Dawson
November 6, 2016
Sclafani Family,
I remember playing Cyclones baseball and pickup football games with Bryan and he was a great athlete and even better teammate. I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Suellen & Frank Castros
November 6, 2016
Our thought and prayers are all of you..Brian was such a nice quite boy that spent many time swimming in our pool with the neighborhood. Aloways respectful and loved our dog George. May your hearts heal with all the happy memories.
Suellen & Frank CAstros
November 6, 2016
Our thought and prayers are all of you..Brian was such a nice quite boy that spent many time swimming in our pool with the neighborhood. Aloways respectful and loved our dog George. May your hearts heal with all the happy memories.
Cheryle Kokolis-Telesco
November 6, 2016
Travis, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers
Toni Kokoros
November 6, 2016
Travis and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. May his memory be eternal.
Liz Outlaw
November 5, 2016
Our hearts go out to you as you mourn Bryan. Very fond memories of a dear young man.
November 5, 2016
Sharon,Gus & family
We are so sorry to hear about Bryan. Our thoughts are with you all during this very difficult time. Dee, Art & Jeff Ronaghan
Ed David
November 5, 2016
Gus,Sharon,Travis,Jess,& Adam I am very sorry to hear of your loss.You all are in my thoughts & prayers.I will always remember meeting Bryan at the SCHS(Trinity) vs SH ,reunion day Football game,Sharon introduced me to Bryan who I hadn't seen in years due to living so far away.
It was like a time capsule,I was impressed at what a fine young man he had become,Bryan reminded me of his Dad ,Gus, when he was at the same juncture in life.It is obvious to all that he was a great young man from a great family. I know he will be missed but never forgotten.
respectfully,
Ed David
Bill Sullivan
November 5, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Gus and Sharon on this most difficult of life situations. My thoughts and prayers to you.
November 4, 2016
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you and your family. Sue , George and Daniel Boccuzzi
Carolyn Guarino
November 4, 2016
Travis and family
I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time
The Manka Family
November 4, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. God bless you all in this difficult time.
Andy Weiss
November 4, 2016
With deep condolences for the loss of your precious son, sibling, friend.
Michael Vacca
November 4, 2016
Travis,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. God bless Bryan and all of you during this difficult time.
In sympathy,
Mike Vacca
November 4, 2016
Dear Travis,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Seeing you for many years at my house with Jimmy, you were like one of the family. Try to keep strong in your time of sorrow.
Judy Lunney
Randy Martinez
November 4, 2016
I met Bryan only a few times when he gave my son Jesse a ride back home to MD from SC. The entire Martinez Family is deeply saddened by this tragic event and our hearts and prayers are with his Family and Friends. God rest his soul he will be deeply missed for sure.
Bobby and Kelly Kellner
November 4, 2016
Travis,
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Nancy Souza
November 4, 2016
We are all with you in your sorrow and holding you ever close in our thoughts and prayers. Devastating loss of a beautiful soul Bryan will surely live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. With love from our famiy to yours.
Terry Bivona
November 4, 2016
Remembering that cute face of my buddy,in the office of Roxbury School always smiling. So very special. My deepest sympathies to you all. Rest in peace Brian. You are in my prayers. With love, Terry
Shelly Fabian
November 3, 2016
Sharon and family, my heart breaks for all of you. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tommy DeSalvo
November 3, 2016
Jess, Adam, and family. I am so saddened by your loss. My thought and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Peggy Curcio
November 3, 2016
Gus and Sharon, So beyond saddened to hear of your loss. We will always have love and good memories of Bryan. With love and sympathy.
Peggy, Tyler and Jake
Brenda Jegier
November 3, 2016
My heart is so heavy with the loss of this wonderful young man. Sharon, Gus, Travis, Jess and Adam, please know that you are all in my heart, thoughts and prayers during this indescribably difficult time.
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