Joseph C. Scappace, Jr.

Greenfield, Massachusetts
Joseph C. Scappace Jr., 65, of Greenfield, MA, died April 11, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, following a period of declining health. He was born in Sommerville, MA on May 1, 1953 to Joseph and Eva (Mallett) Scappace and was raised in Wakefield, MA. He was educated in local public schools and graduated from Wakefield High School in the Class of 1971.
Joe served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Conflict from 1972 to 1976. He was a freight conductor for the railroad, retiring in 2013. Joe enjoyed summer camping with his family, attending custom van events, tinkering and walks with his dog Ike.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy (McGuire) Scappace of Greenfield, MA. His 3 children and their partners and 6 grandchildren: Eva Licata and her daughter Isabella; Joseph and Valerie and their children, Kahlan, Joseph and Autumn; Mirinda Scappace and her partner Michael Davis and their children, Willow and Gavin. He is also survived by siblings William, Joanne and Michelle.
A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday May 7th from 2PM at Terrazza - at the Greenfield Country Club, 224 Country Club Road, Greenfield, MA. Rev. Mr. Paul DeCarlo and Jack Cooper, celebrant, to officiate. Military honors will be conducted by the USN followed by a reception from 3:00PM until 6:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL. 32256.

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