Anthony Rocco "Jumbo" Scaringe

West Albany, NY-Anthony Rocco “Jumbo” Scaringe, 96, died peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Born on September 10, 1928 in Albany, he was the son of the late Paul and Lillian Donato Scaringe. Tony graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1946 and was very active in their sports programs. He played football, basketball and baseball and was considered to be a great competitor. His sports career continued later as he played semi-pro baseball in the Albany Twilight League for Chapmans, and later Roxy Cleaners. He also played in the fast-pitch softball league in Albany. In addition he played for various softball teams in West Albany, and later was player-manager of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society. He was the first person named to their “Hall of Fame.” As Tony graduated from Vincentian, he joined the Army for 18 months and was stationed at Fort Knox, KY. After his service in the Army, he was able to complete his college education at Siena College and graduated in 1952 with Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Economics. In January of 1953 he joined the State Bank of Albany in their Consumer Loan Department, where he eventually was the officer in charge of that department. Tony spent 35 years with the bank, and after a series of mergers it became Bank of America, from where he retired at the age of 60. He was a lifetime and past President of the West Albany Italian Benevolent Society, and over the many decades served on countless committees, marched in the Columbus Day Parades, and played in their Bocce League. Jumbo had a larger than life personality, he loved to sing and dance and entertain, and often said he missed ‘his calling’ for Broadway. Jumbo waited long and patiently every day with his daughters for an invitation to sing at Tony Bennett’s funeral! He was the husband for more than 60 years of the late Lena Luciano Scaringe; father of Paula DeNault (Dan) and Michelle Scaringe Liburdi (Ben); grandfather of Peyton Daniel and Ryan Anthony DeNault, and Benedict Anthony and Anthony James Liburdi; brother of Paul Scaringe (Susanne) and the late Rosemary Buckley (Doc); also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, loving Godchildren and dear friends. Tony always wanted to have sons, but he said God knew what he was doing by blessing him with two wonderful, smart, beautiful and loving daughters. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Tony’s family Friday, November 15, 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Christ Our Light Catholic Church, Loudonville, NY. His Funeral Mass will then follow at 12:00 pm. The Rite of Committal will be held at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery immediately following the Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Anthony Rocco "Jumbo" Scaringe

September 10, 1928 - November 12, 2024