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John A. Scaringe Sr.

John Scaringe Obituary

ALBANY John Anthony Scaringe Sr., age 59, entered into eternal life Friday, August 22, 2003, as a result of a tragic accident on August 13, 2003. Born in West Albany, he lived in the Colonie area all of his life. He had been employed for 28 years by the N.Y.S. Legislative Bill Drafting Commission. Presently, he was court clerk of the Justice Court of the Town of Colonie. He served in the U.S. Air Force as sergeant during the Vietnam Conflict. John was a former Colonie Village Fire Company member and EMT, former Boy Scouts of America Cubmaster and Scoutmaster of Troop and Pack #22 and Fort Orange District Commissioner, past president and member of Family Players of NENY, founding member and board member of Colonie Youth Court, member of the Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Group, liaison to the U.S. Department of Justice to the National Youth Court Center, member of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society, member of the Civil War Round Table, founder and advisor of the Sand Creek Middle School New Directions Program, he was a communicant of the Church of St. Francis deSales as well as confirmation mentor, Life Teen Core member, choir member, eucharistic minister and lector. Son of the late George W. and Mary LaCivita Scaringe. Beloved husband of Diane Battisto Scaringe; loving father of DeLynn Scaringe Wickham and her husband Wayne of Latham and John A. Scaringe Jr. of Colonie and his fiancee Brigid Mack; devoted brother of George P. Scaringe and his wife Joanne of Loudonville; cherished uncle of Christopher, Michael and Stephen Scaringe. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held in the Lasak & Gigliotti Funeral Home, 8 Dudley Heights, Albany (opposite the Philip Livingston School on Northern Blvd.) Monday morning at 9:15 and 10 o'clock at the Church of St. Francis deSales, Loudonville. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend and may call at the funeral home Sunday 3 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may send a remembrance in John's name to St. Francis deSales Church, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, NY 12211 or the Colonie Youth Court, 312 Wolf Road, Latham, NY 12110.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 23 to Aug. 24, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for John Scaringe

25 Entries

Barry

October 7, 2025

Rest in Peace Johnny. Barry from DeSorbo family that lived next door @ 37 Exchange. We hung around a bit in 1950's.

Aimee (Bechard) Dumas

September 9, 2003

Dear Scaringe Family,

I was incredibly shocked and saddened to hear of the loss of John Sr. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you always, and also know for certain that you have one wonderful guardian angel looking out for you now! God Bless

Thomas Bambury

August 29, 2003

I was shocked to hear of the passing of John. When I think of many years working with Family Players, I can't help but think of all the hard work and dedication he gave to the group. He was a great guy, and all that knew him will forever be touched by his life and legacy.

I am sincerely sorry for your loss.

Jamie/Kellie McGraw

August 28, 2003

Ms. Scaringe, we were so sorry to hear of the death of your dad. You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Jamie & Kellie

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Yolanda Romeo

August 27, 2003

To the Scaringe Family

I was sorry and shocked to hear of John's passing. I worked with John for ten years at the Bill Drafting Commission. I have never met a nicer and easier person to work with. He always had a smile on his face. He is in my prayers. Yolanda Romeo

Tania Madison-Durante

August 26, 2003

DeLynn and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your DAD was someone who made an impact on every life he touched!

Marilyn Davis

August 26, 2003

To the Scaringe Family:

I worked for John for only a short time. He was my boss in Data Entry when I first started working in Bill Drafting. I had only know him for a short time before his retirement. He was a really nice person. He will be in my prayers. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. He will be truly missed.

Denise Romeo

August 26, 2003

To the Scaringe Family:

I was so saddened to hear of John's passing. I worked with him for several years at the Legislative Bill Drafting Commission. He became one of my best friends there. He always had a smile and a story to tell. Heaven just became a better place with him there.

Denise Romeo

Connie Elliott

August 25, 2003

To the Scaringe family:

John and I worked in the same department at Bill Drafting for many years. He was a delightful person with a wonderful sense of humor and dedication. It was an honor to have known him. My prayers are with you

Cecilia Carhart

August 25, 2003

Dear Diane & Family, I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with you and John at the election polls and never met nicer people in my life. John always had great stories to tell and always made us laugh. I'm sure John will look out for all of us now.

John Connolly

August 25, 2003

Dianne and Family;

We are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. John was truly a wonderful man and a good friend. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and all whose lives he touched.

Love John, Roberta, and Michelle Connolly, & Dr. Peter and Anita Vitale.

Sev Moro

August 25, 2003

DeLynn and Family...

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Having worked with him only a short time with Family Players, I quickly came to realize what a passionate and dedicated individual he was. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Sev

donna olsen

August 25, 2003

Diane,

We were very sorry to hear of John's passing. I know he was a wonderful person that many will miss, none more than you.

Kay and Art Cramer

August 24, 2003

Sorry to hear of your tragic loss. He is with the Lord. Our prayers are with you.

Kay and Art Cramer

Judy Allen

August 24, 2003

Dear Diane, DeLynn, and John,

I just received word of John Sr.'s untimely death and am, like you, in total shock and disbelief. I am so sorry to hear this tragic news and will be praying for all of you in the next weeks. Your husband and father was so active in so many areas. He will be deeply missed.

Sincerely,

Judy Allen

Gail Kolner

August 24, 2003

Dear DeLynn and family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with John at Sand Creek both at the classroom level and in New Directions. John was a wonderful man and touched the lives of many adults as well as impacting the lives of many children. My prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. John will be greatly missed in our community as well as at Sand Creek.

Darlene Breen

August 24, 2003

DeLynn, My deepest sympathy

and condolences go out to you and

your family.

Darlene and Family

Brynn Hotaling

August 24, 2003

To the Scaringe Family,

I'm very sorry to hear about the passing away of such a great man. I knew Mr. Scaringe from middle school. He would always be helping me out along with others. He cared so much for others and put his time and effort in to make others happy. To see him smile everyday made me smile.I'm going to miss coming back to Sand Creek to play UNO during the plays. He was a great father to his daughter DeLynn who was my 8th grade spanish teacher and the director of the plays at Sand Creek. He would always stop by to say hi and talk about things he'd done or places he's been and help everyone out. He'll be truely missed by all and in my heart forever.

Jennie Allamena

August 23, 2003

To the dear family of John Scaringe:

I feel very sad to learn of John's passing away. I worked with him for a number of years at the Legislative Bill Drafting. He was such an honorable and loyal family man. He talked very often of his lovely wife and children which he adored. They were the main interest in his life. Everything was second....

My condolences to the family and may the Lord give them the strength and special grace at this time and always.

jennie allamena

Albany, N.Y.

Phyllis Hecker

August 23, 2003

To the Scaringe Family:

Our hearts go out to you at this sad time.

I can remember seeing Mr. Scaringe at the play this summer dancing and singing. We saw him in traffic court when he playfully told my daughter he'd rather see her on stage (she was in some of the plays at Sand Creek MS ) than in court.

We can only image the great sense of loss you must feel. He was such a nice man.

Sincerely,

Phyllis and Marc Hecker, Jenna and Melanie

Roccatel Mottolese

August 23, 2003

Diane and Family

John will be greatly missed and remembered as a wonderful Husband, Father, Brother and Friend to all that knew him.

I am greatly saddened to hear that John is no longer with us and I will have fond memories of him.

My deepest sympathies go out to you, your children, and to his brother George.

May you find peace and strength in the love that you all have shared with John.

Thoughts and Prayers with you always,

Roccatel Mottolese

Murray Sharkey

August 23, 2003

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with John on many campaign activities. Please give my condolences to the entire family.

Peg Wickham

August 23, 2003

I am the mother of Wayne, DeLynn's husband, and my sympathies go out to all the family.

Antoinette (Ravida) Pratt

August 23, 2003

I grew up in Colonie and who didn't know of the Scaringe name. I never met John personally but remember him from school when I attended and at school functions when my daughter was in school.I remember thinking what devoted parents he and his wife Dianne were.I just want to say how very sorry my husband and I are to hear of his passing. It is such a loss for his family and community. Please accept our sincere condolences. Sincerely, the Pratt family.

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