IGNAZIO SCALETTA

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IGNAZIO SCALETTA It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ignazio Scaletta at his residence in Brandon on Wednesday, December 29, 1999, after a courageous battle with cancer. Ignazio was born in Termini Imerese, Italy on November 17, 1930. In December, 1949, he emigrated to Canada to join members of his family in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After a series of short-term jobs, he began employment with Fabris & Marinelli Ltd. in 1952, where he completed an apprenticeship in tilesetting. In 1965, he moved his family to Brandon and established his own business, Scaletta Marble and Tile Co. Ltd., which he operated up until the time of his illness. He especially enjoyed playing his trumpet, tending the plants in his greenhouse, spending time with his precious grandchildren, and flying his airplane. Ignazio obtained his private pilot license in 1972, and throughout the years he served on the board of directors of the Brandon Flying Club in a number of capacities, including president. He was also a founding member of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA). Ignazio is survived by his beloved wife, Salvatora (nee Sarraino) daughters, Josie (Ken Bessant), Patricia (Gary Buckley), Anna-Maria (Dale Whelpton), and Angelina (Bruce White) grandchildren, Parker and Elise Buckley, Luke and Clark Whelpton, and Colin White; brothers, Vincenzo (Josie), Salvatore (Carla), and Giuseppe (Diane) sisters, Josie (Bill Martin), Angie (Francesco Porco), Maria (Alfredo Maida), and Anna (John Mooibroek) numerous nieces and nephews; and his mother, Giuseppa. He was predeceased by his father, Agostino, and by an infant brother and sister. Prayers will take place on Thursday, December 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Brockie Donovan Chapel, Brandon. A funeral mass will be held at St. Augustines Roman Catholic Church, 327 - 4th Street, on Friday, December 31 at 10:30 a.m., followed by a private family interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 42 McTavish Avenue E., Brandon, R7A 2B2 or to St. Augustines Roman Catholic Church, 327 - 4th Street, Brandon, R7A 3H1. Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan, Brandon, 1-800-897-5694.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 31, 1999