In Memory of
						
						
						Michael D. Scalera
						
						
						
						November 6, 2016
						
						
						
						Obituary
						
						
						
						SCALERA, Michael D., age 62, of Garfield, died on 
						November 6, 2016. 
						
						
						
						Born in Paterson, he was raised in Clifton for 18 years 
						settling in Garfield 44 years ago. He was a certified NJ 
						Black Seal and NJ Blue Seal Operator working as a HVAC 
						Technician for the Port Authority of New York and New 
						Jersey at Newark Airport the past 5 years, and 
						previously worked for Farmland Dairies in Wallington, 
						and PAR Group in Lynbrook, NY. 
						
						
						
						Michael was a parishioner of Mt. Virgin Church in 
						Garfield where he served as an Eucharist Minister and a 
						Bingo Volunteer, and was a Third Degree Knights of 
						Columbus with the Lodi Council. He was also a member of 
						the International Union of Operating Engineers - Local 
						68 of West Caldwell, and the United Association of NJ - 
						Pipefitters Union - Local 274 of Ridgefield Park. 
						
						
						
						Beloved husband of 32 years to Linda (nee Dys), loving 
						father of Benjamin and Daniel, dear son of Clementina 
						Scalera, and brother of James Scalera and wife Laura, 
						and Diana Scalera and husband Michael Lux. He is 
						predeceased by his father, Carmen Scalera. 
						
						
						
						Visiting Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral is 
						Saturday, November 12, 2016, arriving at the Aloia 
						Funeral Home at 8 am followed by a 9 am mass at Our Lady 
						of Mount Virgin Church, Garfield. Interment St. Mary’s 
						Cemetery, Saddle Brook. The Scalera family is in the 
						care of the Aloia Funeral Home, 180 Harrison Ave., 
						Garfield (973-340-7077). Condolences visit
						
						aloiafuneral.com
						
						
						Aloia Funeral Home, Inc.
						180 Harrison Avenue
						Garfield, NJ  07026