Menina C. “Minnie” Scacchitti, 95, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home and formerly of 1072 E. Eschbach Road, St. Marys, PA passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Elk Haven Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness.

She was born January 14, 1927, in the town of Carapelle Calvisio, L’Aquila, Italy, daughter of the late Ferdinando and Elena De Lauritas De Luca.  She attended school in Italy and has been a resident of St. Marys since 1956. 

On July 9, 1955, in Italy, Minnie married the late Gustavo G. “Gino” Scacchitti, who preceded her in death on August 21, 2014.

Minnie is survived by a sister, Maria Pasta of Toronto, Canada; a brother, Igino De Luca (Norma) of Perth, Australia; and by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her husband and parents, Minnie was preceded in death by her daughter, Santa “Sandy” Scacchitti; two sons: Bruno and Eraldo “Hoss” Scacchitti; two sisters: Imelda Celli and Chiarina Di Marco; four brothers: Eraldo, Mario, Francesco, and Tonino De Luca; and in-laws: Vince and Angie Scacchitti.

Minnie was a member of the Queen of the World Church.  She was an excellent seamstress and she enjoyed cooking and gardening.

Visitation will be held at the Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home on Monday, November 7, 2022 from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in the Queen of the World Church on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 11:30 AM, with the Rev. Jeffery Noble, Pastor, officiating.  Burial will be in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Elk County Catholic School System, 600 Maurus Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.

The Lynch-Radkowski Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be offered at www.lynch-radkowski.com.