Obituary of Vincent Robert Scari

Vincent R. Scari, 86, of Vineland died peacefully at his home on January 21, 2013 with his wife of 64 years by his side. Vincent was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He moved to Vineland and has resided here for over 50 years. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and saw combat with the 1st Marine Division in WWII on Okinawa and Peleliu. He was a Purple Heart recipient. A salesman for most of his life, Vincent retired as a relocation officer for the city of Vineland. Vincent was an avid baseball fan and coached for the Vineland Babe Ruth League for more than a decade, where he was affectionately known as "Pops". He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Audrey (Hynes) Scari, loving children Steven (Robin) Scari, Linda (Gabriel) Wynters and Michael (Suzanne) Scari and grandchildren Gabriel, Stefanie, Cameron, Jennifer & Jessica, who they lovingly called Poppy. He is also survived by his sisters Beatrice Solomine and Josephine DeCicco and brother Anthony (Catherine) Scari and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Home Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9am to 11am followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am from Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland. Interment will follow in Cumberland County Veterans Cemetery, Bridgeton. Arrangements are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360 In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in the memory of Vincent to: Disabled American Veteran's, Attention: Gift Processing P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH. 45250-0301 To send online condolences please visit the "Book of Memories" tributes/condolences section on our website at www.RONEFUNERALSERVICE.com