Beloved husband of Maria. Cherished father of Joseph (Donna), John (Camille) and Larry (Roseann). Adored grandfather of 8 granchildren. Born in 1927 in Mola di Bari, Italy, he served in the Italian Navy. He retiered as a Longshoreman in 1989 and was a member of the Mola di Bari clubs of both Staten Island and Brooklyn. He enjoyed spending time with his family, sketching ships and watching soccer. He was a Mall Walker and also dedicated to his garden. Visiting at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, Saturday, June 20, 2015 from 7-9PM and Sunday, June 21, 2015 from 2-4PM & 7-9PM. Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, June 22, 2015 at St. Clare RC Church, Nelson Avenue, at 9:45 AM Entombment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island

Visiting Monday, June 8, 2015, from 2-5 & 7-9 at Farenga Funeral Home, 3808 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at St. Rita R.C. Church, Long Island City, 9:30AM Burial to follow at Calvary Cemetery, Queens

Visiting Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 2-5 & 7-9 pm at Scotto Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, May 8, 2015 at 10:15am at Sacred Hearts – St. Stephen RC Church, 125 Summit Street, at the corner of Hicks Street, Brooklyn. In lieu of flowers donation to the American Cancer Society are appreciated by the Scotto family.

Beloved Mother of Francine and Eddie Guzman. Loving Sister of Mary Aponte Adored Sister-in law of Pasquale Bruno Jr. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews Visiting Monday and Tuesday, Aril 27th & 28th, from 2-5 & 7-9 at Scotto Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes RC Church on Wednesday at 9:45am. Burial to follow at St. Johns Cemetery, Middle Village, New York.