Ralph Ronald Scaglione, age 69, went to be with the Lord on March, 27th, 2017 in the early hours of the morning surrounded by the care of Hospice. He was a husband, a friend, but most importantly, an amazing father. He lived with his wife, Stephanie Scaglione, and had three children, Lauren, Louis, and Erica Scaglione. He lived an adventurous life filled with family and pride for his kids. He finally ended his battle with cancer and has been cremated at the Veterans Memorial. May he rest in peace at Bay Pines National Cemetery.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
My Dad taught me to never give up on my dreams. To reach for the stars. To fight for what’s right. To put family first. To have a sense of humor. I will miss him dearly and love and cherish all our memories. I am forever thankful for having him as my father.
I worked with Ralph at the St Petersburg Times. He was a good man. I was proud to know him. My sympathy goes out to his family for their loss.
Was your father a Vietnam Veteran? Phan Rang, Vietnam?
Greg Overton
To Greg, he was in the army, went to Vietnam…unfortunately, I’m not sure where he was stationed. Do you know where one can find this out? Did you know our Dad?
If your dad ever lived in the Chicago area, I went to high school with him at Morton West High school in Berwyn. I think he was related to my great grandfather’s brother. I remember when he was moving to Florida. If this is or isn’t the same person my condolences go out to your family. The photo looks a lot like the person I knew.
I loved Ralph since I was 10 years old.
I will always love him….forever.. He was my first love and my forever love., my soul, someday we will do this over again and hopefully this time we get it right,
We love and miss you very much. Ava has your eyes.
I think of you often. Miss you so very much. I wish you could watch the kids grow up. Ava has your eyes. ‘Til we meet again. I love you. Rest easy Dad.
Dad, Erica gained her wings March 3 this year. I’m so brokenhearted of her departure but, please find her up in Heaven and take good care of her until we meet again. I miss you. We all do.
Dad, your daughter made it to heaven with you. Take care of her. Hopefully she finds happiness there with you. I miss you and so does mom. Love you and see you soon.
Love always,
Louis
This month is especially hard. Lost both you and Erica in the month of March, although years apart. I wish you could see my kids grow up. You would be so proud. I came across old pictures of you and I on the tennis courts and it felt like yesterday. My son is getting more into tennis and I told him our little deal.. if you win, great. If you lose, you get ice cream:). Love you Dad.
So many years have passed. So much wrong I didn’t make right quickly. Nothing matters, not time,not space. I will always love you.
So this will probably be my last message I will ever say to you. I know you are gone. I’m now 78 years old,now, you would be the same age if you were still here in 2026 .i know your birthday is September 8. I’ve lived a lifetime loving you. I know you left this world too soon. I wish I had done things differently. I remember the first time I saw you when we were like 10 years old at Woods Road School. I remember I fell in love with you that day. Can you remember when we were young kids? You would be waiting for me in my parents living room and if you weren’t there I would be at your house on French Ave. I remember your dad’s name Lewis and your sister’s name Stephanie, when we were older,when your family moved to Florida, you hitch hiking from Florida to Ny. Sleeping in the Sunset Lanes bowling alley then Staying at my parents house. I remember going to the West Bank in Lindenhurst with your cousin Stephen. That’s where and when I screwed up. . I have loved you for far too long. I have so many memories I will never forget. I’m married 58 years but you are the only person I really ever loved. So at 78 years old it’s time for me to let go of my one and only love and maybe in the hereafter we will connect again.