Scarpinato, Maurice ” BO,” 92, of Hollywood passed away July 23 ,2019. A South Florida resident for over 40 years. Bo was a loving character who enjoyed gardening and dancing. He gave all his children and grandchildren nicknames. He and his beautiful wife Dorothy loved traveling. In total they took 53 cruises. He is survived by his loving wife Dorothy; Children, Eric Scarpinato and his wife Lynn, Paul Scarpinato, Jan Smith and her husband Bill, Janet Selleck and her husband Dan, Robin Jackson and her husband Steve, Edward Rose and his wife Mary, Dereth Behar and her husband Robert, Erick Rose, Dannine Lorenzo and her husband Michael.
Grandchildren; Sandy, Erin, Alexis, Gregory, Kevin, Bryan, Sarah, Kristin, Laurie, Jessica, Logan, Taylor, McKenzie, Matthew, Mason, Morgan, & Maclaine,
Great Grandchildren; Madilynn, Lucia, Benjamin, Johnnie, Skylar, Graham and Griffin.
Bo was a proud US Navy Veteran. There will be a private inurnment at South Florida National Cemetery.
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Rick and Jan Winter (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada)
July 25, 2019, 12:00 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dottie and all the family as you grieve for Bo. We will miss his warm hugs and quiet sense of humour as well as those delicious brownies he used to make for our visit. We've had many fun times since first meeting on a Caribbean cruise seventeen years ago. Hugs for all.
Rick and Jan
Karen Charon & Cliff Booth (Mission Viejo, CA)
July 25, 2019, 12:00 am
We are so sorry for the passing of our brother-in-law Bo. He was a great guy and liked by all. We had the pleasure of traveling with Bo and his wife Dottie (my sister) quite often. Bo was always joking and making people laugh. You truly will be missed Bo.
Celeste Carell (Perrysburg, OH)
July 26, 2019, 12:00 am
I was so heartbroken to hear of Bo's passing. My deepest condolences to Dottie and the entire family. Bo always put a smile on my face with his funny stories and antics. I remember at Christmas time when I was a kid, that he would plant the Christmas tree in the front yard after all the decorations were taken off. It was the funniest sight to see a blue spruce or Frasier fur, and often times people walking or riding by would stop and look. I also remember him often having a bandaid on his head, because he was always bumping it into something, the window awning, etc. As mentioned in his obituary, he gave nicknames to his children and grandchildren. Well, he gave me a very unique nickname when I was 13, and I don't think I've ever heard him call me by my 'real' name since. My love and prayers go out to you all.
Love,
High Pockets (HP)
Celeste Carell (Perrysburg, OH)
July 26, 2019, 12:00 am
I was so heartbroken to hear of Bo's passing. My deepest condolences to Dottie and the entire family. Bo always put a smile on my face with his funny stories and antics. I remember at Christmas time when I was a kid, that he would plant the Christmas tree in the front yard after all the decorations were taken off. It was the funniest sight to see a blue spruce or Frasier fur, and often times people walking or riding by would stop and look. I also remember him often having a bandaid on his head, because he was always bumping it into something, the window awning, etc. As mentioned in his obituary, he gave nicknames to his children and grandchildren. Well, he gave me a very unique nickname when I was 13, and I don't think I've ever heard him call me by my 'real' name since. My love and prayers go out to you all.
Love,
High Pockets (HP)
Lindsey,Brian &Dylan Charon (Aliso Viejo, CA)
July 26, 2019, 12:00 am
"What you leave behind is not what is engraved in the stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others." We were very saddened to hear of his passing. Bo’s humor and smile will be greatly missed.
Rodney and Myrna Anderson (Parksville Bc)
July 27, 2019, 12:00 am
Dear Eric and Lynn, loss never is easy. Memories help and you have many happy memories. We remember meeting Bo and Dottie and enjoying a pleasant evening at your home. God helps, and we are praying for comfort for your family as you adjust to life without your dear father and grandfather.
Edward Rose (Sebring)
July 28, 2019, 12:00 am
Rest in Peace Bo
Krista Fasanella (Trenton, New Jersey)
July 31, 2019, 12:00 am
Wishing everyone missing Bo all the strength to carry you through your sorrow. Even with heartfelt tears I cannot think of him without a smile coming through. He will be forever loved and missed by all. I will always give him the honor of smiling through my tears. God bless you Dottie, and all of the family, stay strong.