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.