Marie Grace Scafaria, (nee Ruccella) age 95 passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dominic. Loving mother of Gaetano “Guy” (late Sandra) and Nicholas (Valerie). Cherished grandmother of Dominic (Tiffany), Caitlyn, Anthony (Chelsi) and Nadine Scafaria and great grandmother of Dominic. Dearest sister of Dominic Ruccella.
Marie was born in S. Onofria, Italy, daughter of the late Nicholas and Rose Ruccella. She came to the United States at the age of 10, settling in Cleveland, Ohio, where she built a life centered on family, faith and tradition.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother and proud great-grandmother who was best known for her love of family through her cooking. Her kitchen was the heart of her home, and her pasta and meatballs were legendary. Her warm hospitality and generous spirit touched the lives of many, and her recipes and traditions will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
Contributions suggested to the Alzheimer's Association of Cleveland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday May 27, 2025 in St. Thomas More Church at 11:00 AM. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 9:00 – 10:30 AM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (West of I-71).
