Richard L. Scarzello, 35, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, October 10, 2016. He was born May 29, 1981, in Burlington, the son of Richard Scarzello and Nancy Wotton Scarzello. Richard was a 1999 graduate of Harwood Union High School.
Richard was employed at Harrison’s in Stowe. His passion was cooking and he was respected as an inspired and creative chef. He loved the outdoors, was good with a gun and enjoyed target shooting. Richard’s sense of humor entertained all who knew him with jokes, goodhearted teasing and an infectious laugh. A voracious reader, he loved books and reading together with his wife, Marianne. He was great with children, especially his five little nieces, and his four-legged companions. Richard’s wide circle of friends and family will miss his bright and shining light among them.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of nearly five years, Marianne Scarzello; his father and stepmother, Richard and Barbara Scarzello of Fayston; mother, Nancy Scarzello of Ticonderoga, New York; brother, Tony Scarzello and wife Daisy of Northfield, and nieces, Lucciana, Vitalia and Evalina; grandparents, Helen Scarzello of Amherst, New Hampshire, and Robert and Betty Wotton of Hague, New York, and Green Valley, Arizona; aunts and uncles, Robin Faraone of Williston, Donna Wotton of Hague, New York, Sue and Robert McManus of Warrenton, Virginia, Steven Scarzello of Haverhill, New Hampshire, and Peter Scarzello of Amherst, New Hampshire; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kevin and Shirley Sharp; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Lauren Sharp, Helen and Edd Stewart, and nieces, Evie and Flo, all of Bristol, England.
There will be a service at the Scarzello family home in Fayston on Thursday, October 20. Arrival is at 2 p.m. with a celebration of his life at their pond at 3 p.m. The service will be followed by a light potluck and BYOB at the house. Appropriate outdoor attire is suggested; conclusion with a bonfire, weather permitting. Bring a favorite photo of Richard for the memory book if possible. Faith Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. Online condolences may be made by visiting faithfh.net.
