Pasquale Scarano

Pasquale Scarano, 90, of Emerson, NJ, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Pasquale was born on June 23, 1932 in San Vito, Grumo Nevano, Italy to Giuseppe Scarano and Filomena (nee Chiacchio). He moved to New Jersey in 1962. Beloved husband and best friend of Jeanne Ann (nee Frassa). Cherished and proud father of Joseph Scarano and his husband William, Phyllis Kollar and her husband Chris, Kathy Owens and her husband Dustin, Ronald Peterson and his wife Christine and Gene Peterson. Loving grandfather of Morgan, Meaghan, Ashley, Christopher, Sabrina, Lauren, Shayla, and Ethan. Adored great-grandfather of Noel III, Gabriel, and Madeline. He is survived by his dearest brother Dominic, Maria Grazia, and Anna and was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister.

Patsy was a chef by trade and had worked at Jerry’s in Fort Lee and The Fireplace in Paramus. He had also operated New Roma Gardens in Teaneck for many years. For the past 20 years, he worked at America Oggi in Norwood until retiring at 85. Patsy was also a 4th Degree Knight at Our Lady of Victories Council of the Knights of Columbus.

He looked forward to his yearly trips with family, winemaking, and cooking for his family and friends. He was a kind and gentle person who loved everyone, with his doors open to family and friends preparing meals for all he welcomed. He touched many people’s lives and will be sorely missed. Until we meet again, we will forever keep you in our hearts.

Visiting hours are Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 2-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victories RC Church, Harrington Park on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 10 AM with interment to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Tenafly.
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