Marie Theresa Scalfaro

Marie Theresa Scalfaro (nee Palermo), a lifelong Ambler resident died on October 19, 2007. Born in Ambler, she was a loyal parishioner of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church for the past 83 years where she could be found in the same pew every Sunday.  

She won the American Legion Award as an eighth-grader at St. Joseph’s Grade School, graduated from Ambler High School in 1942 and married her husband, Nick, in 1947. Her religious devotion led her to pray the rosary every day and later join the Miraculous Medal Association. In 1945, Marie, along with six of her closest friends, formed the Italian social club Ben Venuto, which is still in existence today. An avid reader and lover of the performing arts, Marie played the lead role in two plays with the St. Joseph’s Dramatics Society. She was a loyal wife, full-time homemaker, devoted mother and caring grandmother until the day she died.  

Marie leaves behind husband, Nick, 84; daughter, Vicki Greger, 59 of Blue Bell wife of the late Michael Greger; son, Nick, 51 of Lower Gwynedd husband of the late Mary Ann; grandson, Michael, 27; and granddaughter, Alexandra, 14. She was also the sister of Frank Pugliese and Rose Ann Zumpano. 

Relatives and friends may call from 9:00 to 10:00 AM Tuesday, October 23, 2007 at St. Joseph’s Church, Main St. and Poplar Ave, Ambler. A Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM will be celebrated by Rev. Eugene Tully, Pastor.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Joseph’s Church, 16 S. Spring Gardens St., Ambler PA 19002, would be appreciated. 

Arrangement by: Anton B. Urban Anton B Funeral Home Ambler, PA