Vernon Scarpelli

Vernon P. Scarpelli , age 93, WWII US Army Veteran, beloved husband of 72 years to the late Melba, nee Soldwisch. Loving father of Vernon (Catherine) Scarpelli, Jr., Lynette (Frank) Zajac and Roger (Dawn) Scarpelli. Cherished grandfather of Jason (Candace), Mathew (Danielle) and Jonathan (Jennifer) Scarpelli; Timothy and Julianne Zajac; and Brad (Megan) Morgan, Brian Morgan, and Brittany (Michael) Vinci. Dearest great-grandfather of 10. Dear brother of the late Eugene (Noraine) Scarpelli. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Member of Orland-Palos VFW Post 2604. Very active member at Christ Lutheran Church serving as an usher and an elder for many years. Visitation Tuesday, December 15, 2015 from 4-9 PM at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem), Orland Park, IL. Lying In State Wednesday, December 16, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service 11:00 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, 14700 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park, IL. Interment Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Orland Park, IL. Memorials to Christ Lutheran Church preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400