Anthony J. Scalise, 83, a lifelong resident of Stamford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Born on March 21, 1926, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Roina Scalise.
Anthony was a graduate of Stamford High School, and became a Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps having served in WWII. He then joined the Stamford Police force and served for fifty years becoming a Sergeant Detective. Anthony was also an active member of the Eagles Club in Stamford for many years serving as an officer.
Anthony is survived by a son, John Scalise; a brother, Richard Scalise; and numerous nieces and nephews, scattered throughout the state.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife Patricia Klubezk’ Slocum Scalise, his older brother, Gabriel Scalise; and a sister, Grace Valentine.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 9 at the Church of St. Cecilia, 1184 Newfield Avenue, Stamford at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Queen of Peace Cemetery, Stamford. There will be no calling hours. Friends may attend the mass in celebration of Anthony.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Anthony’s name to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT, 06492-1822. Condolences may be expressed online at www.cognetta.com