Birth date: Jan 2, 1930 Death date: May 15, 2021
Fred passed away at home surrounded by his wife of 38 years, and many of his beloved family. In his 91 years of life, he brought devotion to family, laughter, happiness, friendship, and music to all of us. An amazing man has left Read Obituary
Hello, I read Fred Scarsella's obit. because Scarscella is a name I'm familiar with.
Lo and behold he was from Youngstown, just like my Aunt Rose Easley.
Attaching a video to express sorrow for your loss.
***Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul, and ALL the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God,
Riposi in Pace. Amen***
So many wonderful, loving, memories of Fred - from the moment our families (both Italian and from Youngstown, Ohio) met in 1948 in Fontana. Fred and my brother Jerry became instant buddies - even to the point of joining the Air Force together during the Korean War. Fred often had a seat at our Bevilacqua family table where he enjoyed Mom's homemade pasta meals and Pop's homemade wine. Even though I was about 9 years younger, Fred and Jerry allowed me to join in some of their band gigs. The three of us joined the banking profession and Fred & I shared a love of cars. Fred & his band played at my wife Sandy and my wedding reception in 1963 and honored us again in 2013 at our 50th anniversary celebration. How special was that - memories that will last forever.
Love lives on. Fred and Jerry passed just 8 weeks apart - destined to travel the same paths - together again.
Peggy & family - may you find comfort in wonderful memories and the love accompanying them. God bless you all.
Ralph & Sandy Bevilacqua
Desert Hot Springs, California
My special memory was on a trip to Youngstown, Ohio. My Uncle Fred took me aside and asked if I wanted to visit the neighborhood where the family lived. He told me stories about my Grandfather’s Barber Shop. He shared memories of his school days. He even took me to the park where he played baseball. His team was the Regent street Reds. He made custom hats for some of his old teammates he planned to visit. I had the one he gave me for years. I love family history and this was truly a special day I’ll never forget. Family was everything to my Uncle Fred. We were all so blessed.
David Pesavento
Uncle Fred brings warmth to my heart and smiles to my face. He was fun and gentle man who always loved traveling back to Youngstown, Ohio to visit his family & reminisce his roots.
He brought sunshine to our days, shared many stories and never missed a special occasion while traveling so far to visit us with his sweet loving, supportive, energetic wife Peggy.
We are grateful and honored for his many visits and I will treasure many wonderful memories since I was a young girl.
It was always a highlight to see uncle Fred especially for my grandparents Grace & Louigi (I’m sure they’ve reunited in Heaven!) & my mom and her sisters, his 3 cousins, Connie, Vicky and Theresa! We all loved Fred!
He had a genuine, sincere ability to make each and everyone of us feel special! Our loving memories of ‘Uncle Fred’ will remain in our hearts forever. 💔
Love and prayers to all of our cousins in California during this difficult time....until we meet again.
We love you,
Mary Grace Sobel & family❤️NJ & Ohio
Uncle Fred and I had many friends and associates in common through banking. We enjoyed sharing stories. One of his employees from Bank of California became my manager. He knew everything about the guy. Uncle Fred introduced the president of my bank to the Italian way of making a deal when we bought Fontana National Bank. I tried to lay low for that one, haha. He could spin anything Italian! He had the sarcastic tough Italian guy attitude that made us laugh together.
In addition to banking, we both loved music. Uncle Fred came through for many of us by bringing his band to special events. He played the drums with a calm, cool attitude and always has us dancing. I enjoyed watching him play at the Italian American Club in Fontana.
Uncle Fred’s Catholic faith was important to him. One Sunday about three years ago, I brought Mom to Mass and my uncle was there with Rick. Brother and sister held hands, worshipped, and prayed together. It was so beautiful!
I’ve missed him for the last couple of years. His body and mind were tired after living a life as leader of the Scarsella Family, local banker, friend to many, father, and husband. He received the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick a week prior to passing. Uncle Fred is in heaven, where he wanted to go.
My love to all who loved him.
Mary
