Joseph Scialabba, Jr.

Joseph Scialabba, Jr.

Joseph Scialabba, Jr., 84, died on November 28, 2023 in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Mr. Scialabba was born in Brooklyn, New York and resided in Fort Pierce, Florida.

Joseph graduated high school then went on to Printing technical School. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a Roman Catholic and a member of the U.A.W. Union. Joseph enjoyed cars, art, playing cards, horses, baseball, (huge New York Mets fan), football, (huge New York Jet fan), history, and military history. 

He endured love, truth, and protection of family above all. He did not like bullies of any sort or bigotry. 

Survivors include his brother, Michael Scialabba; daughter, Jeannie Cooper; sons, Joaquin Joseph Scialabba and James Joseph Scialabba; and grandchildren, Ariel Scialabba, Niko Zapata, and Novalee Zapata. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph & Mary Scialabba; brothers, Vincent, Louis, Anthony, John, and Thomas Scialabba; sisters, Octavia Miele and Elizabeth Brown; grandchild, Carmen Ayala; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude’s Children Hospital www.stjude.org