Official Obituary of
Patsy Scicchitano
March 25, 1926 ~ September 5, 2012 (age 86) 86 Years Old
Patsy Scicchitano Obituary
Pasquale Annunzio Scicchitano
Lived Life to the Fullest
Patsy Scicchitano, 86, of Bentleyville, died peacefully Wednesday evening, September 5, 2012 in The Donnell House, Washington.
He was born March 25, 1926 in Bentleyville, a son of Domeneco and Maria Mirarchi Scicchitano.
He graduated from Bentleyville High School Class of 1944, where he was an avid football, basketball, and baseball player.
During WWII, he served in the Army 95th Infantry “The Iron Men of Metz†and with the U. S. Air Force at the base in Greenville, South Carolina during the Korean Conflict. While in the service he played on a basketball team with professional players.
Upon his return home, he played basketball for Corning Big Five, Charleroi Mac’s Club (greater Pittsburgh League), Bentleyville Bullets, New Italian Hall in Monessen. He also played semi-pro football with the Monessen Ravens.
Patsy and Frank Smith were partners in Smith and Scicchitano Contracting, building and remolding many homes throughout the area.
In 1964, he built the Tan-O-Bell bowling lanes. He and his wife Buckie operated the business until 1984. During this time he bowled a sanctioned “300†game.
Patsy was a member of the Ave Maria Parish in Bentleyville. Prior to his illness, he was a member of the parish choir.
He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 5826 and was the recipient of the first Knights of Columbus “Family of the Year†award in 1977.
He was also a member of the American Legion, Eagles, Independent Club and former V. F. W.
He enjoyed gardening and shared his plants and produce with his many friends and family.
On December 31, 1947, at St. Luke Church, he married Leona “Buckie†Boccabello, his wife of more than 64 years.
Surviving in addition to his beloved wife, are two children, Jerry and his wife Margo of Newport News, Virg. and Patsy (Pat) Polachek and husband George of Bentleyville; dear grandfather of Jeremy and wife Beth of Hampton, Virg. and George Pasquale Polachek of Bentleyville; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Elizabeth of Virginia; a sister, Josephine Sommariva of Georgia and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are five brothers, Bruno, Ralph, Sinso, Sam and infant Joseph Scicchitano; a sister, Theresa Codispot and a dearly beloved sister-in-law Josie Stefan.
At the deceased’s request, there will be no visitation or viewing. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Ave Maria Parish, 126 Church Street, Bentleyville with the Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Luke Cemetery, Bentleyville with graveside military rites by American Legion Post 165. The Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jesus-The Divine Mercy Foundation, P. O. Box 21, Bentleyville, PA 15314 or to Seraphic Mass Association, Capuchin Mission Office, 3600 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15201. Arrangements in care of the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, order flowers and share photos.
Lived Life to the Fullest
Patsy Scicchitano, 86, of Bentleyville, died peacefully Wednesday evening, September 5, 2012 in The Donnell House, Washington.
He was born March 25, 1926 in Bentleyville, a son of Domeneco and Maria Mirarchi Scicchitano.
He graduated from Bentleyville High School Class of 1944, where he was an avid football, basketball, and baseball player.
During WWII, he served in the Army 95th Infantry “The Iron Men of Metz†and with the U. S. Air Force at the base in Greenville, South Carolina during the Korean Conflict. While in the service he played on a basketball team with professional players.
Upon his return home, he played basketball for Corning Big Five, Charleroi Mac’s Club (greater Pittsburgh League), Bentleyville Bullets, New Italian Hall in Monessen. He also played semi-pro football with the Monessen Ravens.
Patsy and Frank Smith were partners in Smith and Scicchitano Contracting, building and remolding many homes throughout the area.
In 1964, he built the Tan-O-Bell bowling lanes. He and his wife Buckie operated the business until 1984. During this time he bowled a sanctioned “300†game.
Patsy was a member of the Ave Maria Parish in Bentleyville. Prior to his illness, he was a member of the parish choir.
He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council # 5826 and was the recipient of the first Knights of Columbus “Family of the Year†award in 1977.
He was also a member of the American Legion, Eagles, Independent Club and former V. F. W.
He enjoyed gardening and shared his plants and produce with his many friends and family.
On December 31, 1947, at St. Luke Church, he married Leona “Buckie†Boccabello, his wife of more than 64 years.
Surviving in addition to his beloved wife, are two children, Jerry and his wife Margo of Newport News, Virg. and Patsy (Pat) Polachek and husband George of Bentleyville; dear grandfather of Jeremy and wife Beth of Hampton, Virg. and George Pasquale Polachek of Bentleyville; great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Elizabeth of Virginia; a sister, Josephine Sommariva of Georgia and many nieces and nephews.
Deceased are five brothers, Bruno, Ralph, Sinso, Sam and infant Joseph Scicchitano; a sister, Theresa Codispot and a dearly beloved sister-in-law Josie Stefan.
At the deceased’s request, there will be no visitation or viewing. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Ave Maria Parish, 126 Church Street, Bentleyville with the Rev. Edward L. Yuhas, as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Luke Cemetery, Bentleyville with graveside military rites by American Legion Post 165. The Knights of Columbus will pray the rosary at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jesus-The Divine Mercy Foundation, P. O. Box 21, Bentleyville, PA 15314 or to Seraphic Mass Association, Capuchin Mission Office, 3600 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15201. Arrangements in care of the Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home, Inc., 809 Main Street, Bentleyville, 724-239-2255. Visit www.thompson-marodi.com to leave a condolence message, order flowers and share photos.
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Mass of Christian Burial
St. Katharine Drexel - Bentleyville Campus
Saturday September 8th, 2012
11:00am
126 Church Street
Bentleyville, PA 15314
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