Josephine (Spano) Scaduto

Mrs. Josephine (Spano) Scaduto, age 86, of Utica, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center with her family by her side. Born in the province of Bagheria, Sicily in Italy on September 7, 1920, Josephine was the daughter of the late Peter and Rosa (Graziano) Spano. She was raised and educated in Italy. In September of 1942 she married Joseph Scaduto. In 1948, she and her husband came to the United States and settled in Utica. The couple shared a blessed union until his passing in 1966. At one time Josephine was employed with the Mele Manufacturing Co., and lastly was employed with the Joseph & Feiss Company as a seamstress, the position from which she retired. Courageous of spirit, and charitable of heart, Josephine was a wonderful mother, and a very caring, benevolent, and loyal person. Her life revolved around her precious family. Her family remembers that Josephine put the needs of others before her own, always went beyond what was expected, and that the word ‘no’ was not in her vocabulary. She was blessed with many accomplishments: as a skilled dressmaker, she was also talented with embroidery; as a capable cook, she shared her delicacies with her loved ones; and as a gifted gardener, she had a green thumb and produced magnificent flowers and vegetables. She was meticulous in everything she did, and held a righteous attitude. Stoic in nature, she never complained about the difficulties or obstacles in her life. She was strongly devoted to her Lord and she served as a spiritual inspiration to her family. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish. Mrs. Scaduto is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and John Castronovo of LasVegas, NV, and Rosemary and Jay D’Agostino of Sound Beach, Long Island; and her son, Anthony J. Scaduto of Utica, with whom she resided. Also surviving are her grandchildren, DeeDee and Michael Maugeri of New Hartford, Anthony and Melissa Castronovo of TX, and Jacqueline and Thomas Capuana of Deerfield, and his daughter, Nicole; and her great-grandchildren, Michael Maugeri, Jr., Vinny Maugeri, and twins, John Austin and Will Arbor Castronovo. She was proud to know that she would be expecting another grandchild in March. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in-law, Albert and Sandy Spano of CA, and Louis and Nina Spano of Whitesboro; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins. She leaves many special friends, especially acknowledging Caterina Ventimiglia. She was predeceased by two infant siblings, Concetta and Louis. The entire family offers its heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Mathew Ulahannan for his care and professionalism, and the Visiting Nurse Association and US Care Systems, Inc., for all their efforts and goodness. In keeping with Josephine’s wishes, there will be no public visitation. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, memorial donations in Josephine’s memory may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital or the Make-a-Wish Foundation; envelopes will be available at the service. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mrs. Scaduto’s Mass of Christian Burial which will be celebrated on Saturday morning at 11:30 at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel/Blessed Sacrament Parish at Mt. Carmel Church. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. Entombment will take place in Calvary Mausoleum at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave.

Josephine (Spano) Scaduto

September 7, 1920 - December 13, 2006