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Richard Scalise

Richard Scalise

Richard A. “Dick” Scalise, 94, of Warren, Pa., died Wednesday evening, November 23, 2016 at Rouse Warren County Home, surrounded by his family.  He was born April 5, 1922 in Warren, PA., to the late Anthony and Frances M. Scalise.  Dick has been a lifelong resident in Warren.

He was a 1940 graduate of Warren High School and had served with the U.S. Army during World War II.

He was employed with the former New Process Company in the correspondence, letter writing and merchandising dept. for 20 years and the former Levinson Brothers where he was manager of the furniture dept. for 27 years retiring in 1987.  He was a member of St. Joseph R.C. Church and a member of the Warren Kiwanis Club, active in the Warren Players Club, Warren Jaycees, Hot Stove League, Warren Rescue.  Dick enjoyed playing poker, and was a diehard New York Yankee fan. He had an incredible sense of humor and loved to be with people.

He is survived by 4 Children  Linda Tassone and husband, Joseph of Las Vegas, Nevada, Cheryl Scalise of Warren, PA., Randy A. Scalise and wife, Michele of Warren, PA., Nancy Maze and husband, Ted of Warren, PA., 6  Grandchildren  , Allison Applebee, Ashley Comfort, Amber Peters, Emily Scalise, Robert Scalise, Cody Maze, 5 Great Grandchildren – Sal Applebee, Aleena & Ames Comfort, Grayson & Regan Peters, 1 Step Great Grandson – Billy Applebee, 1 Sister  Mamie Spear of Warren, PA., several nieces and nephews also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Alice M. Fazio Scalise, who died March 16, 2012, whom he married February 7, 1948 at St. Joseph R.C. Church, Warren, PA, 1 Sister  Marie Cole, 2 Brothers  Anthony Scalise, Jr.  James Scalise, a grandson, Joseph Tassone, and a stillborn grandson – Collin M. Maze.

Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, Pa. on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 5 to 8 P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 7:45 P.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., on Monday, November 28, 2016 at 10:00 A.M., with Fr. Richard J. Toohey, Pastor, officiating.  Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery, where full military honors will be conducted by members of the Clarendon/Sheffield V.F.W. funeral honor guard and the U.S. Army funeral detail.  Those wishing to place memorials may do so through Warren Kiwanis Club or Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, 1600 Peninsula Drive, Erie, PA., 16505, or Friends of the Rouse, 701 Rouse Avenue, Youngsville, PA. 16371. Email condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc .com.