Frederick Carlos Scarletto, 66, of Forest, died Monday, October 9, 2017. He was the husband of Anne Therese Dubs Scarletto for 45 years.
He was born on February 14, 1951 in Canton, Ohio, a son of Fred Michael and Mary Rose Marletto Scarletto.
Fred was proud to serve his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War. “Deacon Fred” faithfully served as Business/Facilities Manager at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. He was ordained a Deacon in the Diocese of Youngstown, Oh. on November 18, 1995. He also served as Deacon in the Diocese of Albany, NY and Charlotte, NC. He had the distinction of being a 4th Degree in the Knights of Columbus.
In addition to his wife, Fred is survived by his children, Edith Scarletto of Bowling Green, Oh.; son David J. Scarletto and wife Nikea of Wilmington, NC; brother David W. Scarletto of Canton, Oh; grandchildren Evelyn, Katherine, and Isabelle Scarletto-Scholl and Miabella Scarletto; and many close friends.
The family will receive visitors on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, with a Funeral Mass at 7 p.m. officiated by Rev. Msgr. Michael D. McCarron. A reception will follow in More Hall. Inurnment will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 2 p.m. in the Columbarium at St. Thomas More.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to a Main Chalice and a vintage Monstrance, both implements of the Order of Deacon, to be used during church rituals. To donate, place “Deacon” in the memo portion of the check made out to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 3015 Roundelay Road, Lynchburg, Va., 24502. Donations can also be made to the Wounded Warriors Project or the American Heart Association.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.