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Amelia Scalzo Obituary

Scalzo, Amelia (Amy) RAVENA Amelia "Amy" Datri Scalzo, 89, of Ravena, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 after being surrounded by family at the Teresian House. Amy was predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Anthony V. Scalzo, in 2003. Amy was born in Caramanico, Italy, immigrating to the United States with her family when she was four years old. She resided for the rest of her life in Ravena, where she and Tony raised their four children and built a life filled with a large-knit community of extended family and friends - many of whom started their days with buttered toast, coffee and cool whip in the sunny kitchen of 6 Clement Avenue. She lived next to St. Patrick's Church and became a committed, faithful member of that Catholic parish. She lovingly served as a teacher's aid to the children of the RCS District for several decades, and also enjoyed her work as a waitress at the Quarry Steakhouse. Amy was a devoted mother to her four children, Karen Tierney (William), Chip Scalzo (Debbi), Maryellen Scalzo Bruno (Dennis), and Jeannie Scalzo (Mitchell). She delighted in her family's growth, and was an active, influential presence in the lives of her nine grandchildren, Alucia Scalzo, Amy Tierney, William Tierney, Anthony Bruno, Thomas Scalzo, Andrea Bruno, Olivia Hymowitz, Kayla Hymowitz, and Madeline Hymowitz. She proudly welcomed the next generation of her family last year with the birth of her first great-grandson, Zachary White. Amy is also survived by her brother, Eugene Datri and sister, Mary Tiberia Despite her battle with Alzheimer's, Amy's warm personality shone through to the end, as she became a beloved member of the communities at both Hawthorne Ridge and the Teresian House. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9 a.m. Wednesday, September 11 at St. Patrick's Church in Ravena. Friends may call at the Babcock Funeral Home, Ravena on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Amy may be made to the Eddy Alzheimer's Center at Hawthorne Ridge, 32 Community Way, East Greenbush NY, 12061.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 9, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Amelia Scalzo

26 Entries

September 14, 2013

Dear Scalzo family-
So sorry to hear of Amy's passing. She was a wonderful lady.

John and Anna Marie Bonafide and family

Tony Scott

September 12, 2013

Chip and Family: My condolences to you and your entire family. Amy was such a lovely woman. We worked together at the Quarry for some time. She was so kind, loving and genuine. She will be missed! My thoughts go out to you all at this sad time. Tony and Akra Scott

Tom and Judy Spadaro

September 12, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with the family of Amy, especially Mary and Eugene. Amy was one of the most wonderful ladies I know. God bless all of her family.

Chris & Reggie Haskell

September 11, 2013

A cheerful smile, always laughing, welcomed kids to the Scalzo home with open arms, a truly kind human being. To the entire family, we are very sorry for your loss and know she's with Tony again. Bunny, Karen, Chipper, Jeannie, we don't need to tell you what a special Mom you had. You have many good memories to recall.

Susan Burroughs (Tierney)

September 10, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at the passing of your Mom and Grandmother. She is one of the classiest ladies I have ever met!!!

Dodie Arnold-Motley

September 10, 2013

I met Mrs. Scalzo when I was in fifth grade in Mr. Brooks' class. She took me under her wing! We kept in touch throughout the years and she has met and spoke with my two girls (now 18 and 20 yrs old!). I feel blessed to have had her in my life. She would always smile and hold my hand and wished my family well. "Roses, roses everywhere"...I always loved you and looked up to you Mrs. Scalzo! Rest in peace; as all angels do.

Janie @ walt Nowak

September 10, 2013

Prayers of peace to a very special person a joy to be around.

Ellen Taylor DePan

September 10, 2013

The Taylor family is so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We have fond memories of Mrs. Scalzo at St. Patrick's School in Ravena where many children in town attended. She was always so pleasant and cheerful. It was a great time to grow up with such wonderful people as your mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this time of loss.

denise altimari

September 10, 2013

the one memory that stands out is Ms.Scalzo reading the NONA BOOK to the all the children as they sat criss cross apple sauce on the floor at school enjoying every word. During the summer I would walk my dog by the school and we seemed to be on the same schedule and pass by each other and she always said hello and didn't god make a beautiful day for us to enjoy?

September 10, 2013

I'm so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She was a very sweet person. I remember going to visit Mrs. Datri in the hospital, and Mrs. Scalzo and her sister Mrs. Tiberia arrived with prayer books in hand to visit Mrs. D as well. We had a terrific visit ourselves. Beautiful people with generous hearts. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

September 9, 2013

To all of Amy's loved ones, please accept our heartfelt prayers and love. I loved to visit Amy's kitchen too, and Grace and even Miles remember times spent at her house. She had all of your photos on the refrigerator and would tell Miles and Grace stories about her kids and grand-kids - she was so proud of you all. I will remember her wonderful smile and her very blue eyes. She was a lovely gentle soul who I always admired. Our sympathies are with you all. Much love, The NH Tiberias (Pam, Tom, Grace and Miles)

Alana Crudo

September 9, 2013

To The Scalzo Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. I remember her from PB Coeymans and just from running into her in town when I lived there. What I remember most was that there was always a smile on her face, she was a wonderful caring woman. May she rest in peace and know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Peter and Betty Ferriero

September 9, 2013

Betty and I are so sorry for your loss. We will remember always the loving kindness of both Amy and Tony. Heaven certainly has another angel today. We were just looking at the tomato sauce recipe that Amy sent us when we lived in upstate NY. We will cherish it always.

September 9, 2013

To The Scalzo Family
I`m so sorry for your loss, She was such a sweet lady and so good to our family when we were growing up, My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sue Adams(Persico

September 9, 2013

I am blessed by having the opportunity to have met this remarkable woman. She touched my heart in so many ways. One time Amy and I were sitting in the car while Bunny was pumping gas. Amy said "this is a very nice car" and then said I never drove. I said oh but you did, she said I did, maybe I should try again? I told her to ask Bunny if she could. Then came the twinkle in her beautiful blue eyes; she said ok, don't say anything. Bunny gets in and Amy said I would like to drive, well - Bunny said "Mom you can't drive!" Amy responded "Says who!" Amy Scalzo will be remembered by many.
Fond memories to you all, Love Lynn

Cherie Cole

September 9, 2013

Dear Karen and Family, please know that I am thinking of you all at this time and extend my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. How lucky....cool whip in your coffee! What beautiful memories she gave you all.

Dolores Toscano~Chrisler

September 9, 2013

Growing up next door to Amelia, I thought she was the most beautiful woman on this earth. Her smile radiant and the most gentle disposition.
To her family, my deepest sorrow. She will always be remembered.

Barbara. Diacetis Powell

September 9, 2013

To Chip & girls, our sincerest heartfelt condolences in the lose of your dear mom. She was both an inspiration & help throughout my life in Ravena right up to her move to Hawthorn. Her love will remain with me forever. Love & prayer to you all.

Kathy D'Atri McCune

September 9, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss. I feel honored to have known this very special lady, and to be able to call her a relative of mine. She always had a warm smile on her face. She will be missed.

Laura Jane Barry

September 9, 2013

Dear Scalzo Family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful and talented mother. She always had a smile on her face each and every time I ran into her at the store or church. She was an amazing lady. God Bless. God has gained another beautiful Angel.

Sincerely,

Laura Jane Powell Barry

Irene and Tony Carrk

September 9, 2013

To Amy's family, Amy was always a very
light hearted person, enjoyed working with her at P.B Coeymans and as a neighbor on Clement Ave. She was one of a kind.

September 9, 2013

I have fond memories of having coffee with the cool whip after morning mass. What I will always remember is the love between Amy and her sister Mary. Their love of God and their community of St.Patricks church was and inspiration to all of us. Amy is now home and will be missed. Love Jackie and Jim

Gail Panucci-Rinaldi

September 9, 2013

Dear Karen and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing
of your dear mother. May the beautiful memories,
that you shared with her, comfort you in the days to come.

Denise Day LaFleur

September 9, 2013

I recall seeing Mrs. Scalzo and Mrs. Tiberia walking everywhere together.
There was always a hug,smile and warm greeting for any of my sisters, myself,or our Mom,Teresa,whenever she saw us,no matter how long it had been.
Deepest sympathies to all of you. She was a wonderful person.

Trish LaRose-Stroud

September 9, 2013

I will always have many fond memories of growing up across the street from Amy and Tony. They were both wonderful people and I am sure she is at peace along side him in heaven.

John Granich

September 9, 2013

To Amy's Family,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for the loss of a magnificent lady. A thoroughly captivated fourteen year old boy, me, had the distinct honor and privilege of meeting Amy at Eugene's home in the spring of 1969. My mother Jane was even luckier, having met Amy when they both worked for Montgomery Wards after World War II. Throughout the years, after each encounter, we marveled how Amy continued to further cultivate the many wonderful attributes the Lord originally bestowed upon her. May God grant her family and friends solace at this difficult time.

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