Mr. Vincent C. Scarafile

NEW HARTFORD/HERNDON, VA - Mr. Vincent C. Scarafile, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023 with those he loved most in his heart. Born in Utica on September 6, 1929, Vincent was the son of the late Nicola and Anna (Baccaro) Scarafile. He was a graduate of T.R. Proctor High School, and he furthered his education at Utica College of Syracuse University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in 1959. Honorably and proudly, Vincent served his country in the Korean War from 1951-1953. On October 9, 1954, he wed the former Antoinette “Nina” DeMarco. They shared over 49 dedicated years together until her passing on May 16, 2004. He was employed at Kelsey Hayes Corp. serving as Plant Engineer and retiring in 1992 as Vice President of Administrative Services after 36 years with the company. In his retirement years, he was a long-time volunteer with SCORE, a business advisory group. He was an active member of Kiwanis, Knights of St. John Commandery #385, and a volunteer for the Monsignor Denti Foundation for many years. Vincent was an avid golfer and could be seen on the fairways of Valley View and the Yahnundasis Golf Clubs. He was a lifetime member of St. John the Evangelist Church in New Hartford. Vincent is survived by his children and their spouses, Ann Marie and Glenn Ruskin, Nicholas V. and Beth Scarafile, and Marc and Erica Scarafile; his grandchildren, Bryan Ruskin and his wife Aleksandra, Kara Ruskin Powers and her husband Jeremy, Kyle Ruskin; and Sean Scarafile; great-grandchildren, Maximus Ruskin, Blair Powers, Reagan Powers, and Lincoln Ruskin. He also leaves to cherish his memory his brother and sister-in-law, Henry “Hank” and Maureen Scarafile; nieces, nephews, Christopher and Clare Scarafile, and Gregory and Lilly Marco; great-nieces, great-nephews, close cousins, and numerous godchildren and dear friends. He was preceded by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Vasco and Mary (Stratico) Marco, and brother-in-law, Eugene D. Marco. On behalf of the Scarafile Family, gratitude is extended to the staff at Cedarbrook in New Hartford and Great Falls Assisted Living in Virginia for their kindness and compassion. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Vincent’s Mass of Christian Burial and Celebration of Life which will commence on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 66 Oxford Road, New Hartford. There will be an opportunity to greet the family at the conclusion of Mass. In lieu of floral offerings, memorial contributions in Vincent’s honor may be made to Feed Our Vets online at https://feedourvets.org/; envelopes will also be available at the service. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery with Military Honors conferred.

Mr. Vincent C. Scarafile

September 6, 1929 - August 14, 2023