Mr. John James Scotellaro

Mr. John James Scotellaro, age 93, went home to be with those who have gone before him on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. At the time of his passing his loving family was by his side. Born in Utica on August 11, 1921, John was the son of the late Michael, Sr. and Mary (Grippe) Scotellaro. He was raised and educated locally. A proud veteran of World War II, John honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1942-1945 stateside as well as in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of Operations. On August 12, 1944 he married the former Eda M. Pardi; they shared great devotion and true love during their partnership and marriage of 68 years and he held those feelings for her until his very last day. His beloved Eda passed away on June 27, 2013. During his working life, John held the positions of foreman and salesman at A. Cardamone & Sons, Service Liquor, & Litchman, Inc. John’s professional and friendly demeanor was the hallmark of his salesmanship. His virtues of hard work and dependability were admired by patrons, peers, and proprietors in his workplace. Growing up in a large family during the Great Depression, John knew responsibility and commitment, and throughout his life he cherished the values of those yester years. He held close to his heart the love he had for his wife, daughter, son-in-law, grandchildren and family. John enjoyed the simple pleasures of life: dancing the floors of many local dance halls with his wife, Eda; fishing and feeling tranquil and relaxed, most memorably on his fishing trip to Canada with his brother; manicuring his yard, gardening, harvesting the ‘best’ tomatoes, and sharing the bounty of his labors with his friends; and taking in the races at Vernon Downs. John also took the time to volunteer for the “Handicappers” for over 13 years. He was a parishioner of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. John is survived by his beloved daughter and son-in-law, Ursula M. and David M. Cerminaro, Sr. of Georgia. It was through their desire to keep him safe and show their love that he relocated to Georgia after his wife’s passing. He also leaves his cherished grandchildren, David M. Cerminaro, Jr., Renee M. and Piero Ippoliti, and Melinda and Joseph Clark, all of GA; and his great-grandchildren, Cecilia Marie and Giovanna Maria Ippoliti. In addition, he leaves his brother and sister-in-law, Samuel and Carmelita Scotellaro of Utica; many nieces, especially acknowledging Mary Lou Allard who provided constant love and respect for her Uncle as well has her late Aunt, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and in-laws, Virginia Scotellaro, Frank Mastrovito, Marguerite “Marge” Scotellaro, and Evelyn Pardi. He was predeceased by his brothers and sister-in-law, Louis and Alice Scotellaro, Peter Scotellaro, Raymond Scotellaro, and Michael Scotellaro, Jr.; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Stella and Michael Amodio, Edward Zaino, Theresa “Tessie” and Philip Stoppiello, Marie Mastrovito, and Eleanor Baretta; and his in-laws, Angela DiGiglio-Gedieko and her husband Ronald, Emil, Jr. & Rose Chambrone, Remo “Ray” Pardi, John J. Pardi, and Albert Pardi who died in infancy. As John relocated to Georgia, it was the staff of Belmont Village Assisted Living who helped him to transition to his new home; Dr. Crooker and Dr. Pettit were so gentle with their professional concerns; and as he entered the final journey of his life it was the Agape Hospice House staff who shared much understanding and encouragement. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 5, from 5-7 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc. 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. In lieu of floral offerings, memorial contributions in John’s honor may be made to the Agape Hospice House, 5825 Glenridge Dr., Building #4, Suite 200, Atlanta, GA 30338; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. John’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Friday at 9:30 from the funeral home and at 10:30 at St. Anthony and St. Agnes Church where his Mass of Christian Burial will be offered by Rev. Mark Kaminski with Military Honors conferred. Interment will take place in Calvary Cemetery alongside his beloved Eda.

Mr. John James Scotellaro

August 11, 1921 - January 27, 2015