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