Thomas H. Scialla

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Thomas E. Scialla, 62, of Warwick , died Thursday, September 18, 2014, at the Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, in the presence of his loving family.

Born in Providence, he was the beloved son of the late Dominic and Evelyn G. (Salvatore) Scialla.

Mr. Scialla was vice president produce of Belmont Fruit Co. and was formerly employed as a produce buyer at Tourtellot & Co. He was an active and devoted communicant of St. Francis of Assisi Church in Warwick and supporter of many parish activities.

An alumnus of Pilgrim High School, St. Thomas More Prep School and URI where he was a member of the Phi Mu Delta Fraternity; Tom was an avid golfer and sports enthusiast. He achieved All State Honors in wrestling and Class A football honors while at Pilgrim High School, and holds the High School record for the fastest pin in wrestling. He was loved by his many friends.

Tom was the treasured brother of Geraldine S. Mendes of East Greenwich, Christine C. Penza of North Kingstown and Donald G. Scialla of North Conway, New Hampshire, and cherished uncle of Michael and David Mendes, Claudia and Melissa Penza, and Dominic, Anthony, and Derek Scialla.

A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Francis of Assisi Church, 596 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.

In lieu of flowers, gifts in his memory to The Continental Little League of Warwick, PO Box 7293, Warwick, RI. 02887 will be appreciated. Arrangements by The Urquhart - Murphy Funeral Home. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org