Nicola Sciarra

NICOLA  SCIARRA

(1931-2017)

   It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Nicola Sciarra of Blairmore, Alberta, who was called to be with the Lord on May 24, 2017 at the age of 86 years. 

   Nicola was born on May 12, 1931 in Sessano del Molise, Italy to parents, Giacomoha and Donata Sciarra.  Being the only son, when Nicola’s father died early in his life, Nicola accepted the responsibility of caring and providing for his mother and six sisters.  He realized that hard work reaped it’s own rewards and complaining and idleness were worthless.  He valued family, hard work, education, friendship and devotion to the Lord. 

   On September 11, 1955, Nicola married the love of his life, Amalia Maria Valerio and they were blessed with a beautiful family, making countless wonderful memories over the course of their 62 years of marriage.  He was renowned for his phenomenal strength and endurance to provide for his family by specializing in railway repair and holding various positions in the coal industry at the Elkview coal mine.   He always put his family’s needs before his own and never wavered in mentoring them to be kind and compassionate to others.  Nicola had a contagious smile and generous heart that welcomed family, friends and neighbors into his home.  He impressed all with his unconditional love  and never missing to say “thank you very much” for any gesture small or large, up to his final hour.

   After a well-earned retirement, Nicola loved the outdoors enjoying walking in the woods, planting a massive well-manicured garden that yielded prize patch potatoes, raising chickens and rabbits, making home-made authentic Italian sausage and prosciutto, crafting tasteful red and white Italian wine, keeping up on current news events, and looking forward to watching Bill Matheson’s evening weather reports. But most of all he cherished every single moment spent with his devoted wife, his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He truly was a wonderful man who established a legacy that will be dearly missed but fondly remembered in Sessano and in Blairmore.

   He is survived by his beloved wife, Amalia Sciarra of Blairmore; his loving children, John (Judy) Sciarra, Frank (Leah) Sciarra and Angela Sciarra; his cherished grandchildren, Jason (Caroline), Justin, Jordan, Ryan, Marc and Kristin; his great-grandchildren, Chase, Antoine and Jamal; his sisters, Gina and Antonetta (Giovani); numerous nieces, nephews and extended family as well as the many friends he made throughout his lifetime.

   He was predeceased by his parents, Giacomoha and Donata Sciarra, his precious son, Peter, and grandson, Joshua; and his sisters, Concetta, Maria, Luisa, and Lucia.

   The Prayer Service will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 7:00 pm in the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Blairmore (13126-21 Ave) with Father Ben Marino/Deacon Renso Castellarin presiding.

   The Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11:00 am with Fr. Ben Marino as Celebrant.  Pallbearers are: Jason Sciarra, Justin Sciarra, Jordan Sciarra, Ryan Sciarra, Marc Sciarra and Aldo Polinelli. 

   Donations in memory may be directed to the CNP Health Fdn, Box 455, Blairmore, AB  T0K 0E0.  Condolences may be registered at www.fantinsfuneralchapel.ca.

Fantin's Funeral Chapel assisting the family. (403) 562-8555.

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