Marcel Scarbel Obituary Marcel Paul Scarbel September 2, 1931 － August 23, 2023 Suffolk － Marcel Paul "Mike" Scarbel, 91, passed away August 23, 2023 in his home with family by his side. He was born on September 2, 1931 in Manville, RI to the late Emile and Beata Cadoret Scarbel. Mike graduated in 1948 from St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI at the age of 16. He spent his younger years during the summer on his grandfather‚Äôs dairy farm. In 1952 he was drafted by the Marines and spent the next two years in the Marine Corps. On August 25, 1956, he married Audrey Joan Cortese of East Providence, RI. They lived in Providence while he attended the University of Rhode Island on the GI Bill with Audrey working as a secretary for DuPont. After graduation at the top of his class in 1960 with a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, they moved to Charlton, NY where he went to work for GE in the Silicone Products Department in Waterford, NY. They raised four sons in Charlton and later in Glenville, NY. He had many positions over the years and traveled quite a lot for the company. He was a Purchasing Manager for the Silicone Division when he retired in 1991 with 30 years of service. One of the first things he and Audrey did was take a three month motorhome tour of the country before retiring in Chesapeake, VA where they boarded horses, got cats, a dog and their own horses. Mike was a complete do-it-yourselfer: woodworking, electrical, plumbing, remodeling, cooking, gardening, and traveling. Mike is survived by his wife of 67years, Audrey Joan Cortese Scarbel; sons, David (Donna), Kevin, Jeffrey (Kelly), and Steven (Lori); four grandsons, Austin (Marisa), Brandon, Ryan (Jaimie), and Jake; two granddaughters, Mariah (Henry) and Sydney; two great grandsons, Tyson and Rome; a brother, Eugene; sister-in-law, Kathleen Maisano (John); nieces, Donna (John) and Audrey (Brint); nephews, Ronald (Holly) and John (Jaeyoung); and many cousins and good friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2PM Sunday, August 27, 2023 in St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Robert Brownell officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family suggests that memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund, 1014 Clay Street, Franklin, VA 23851. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 24, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Marcel-Scarbel 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/marcel-scarbel-obituary?id=52917123 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Marcel Paul "Mike" Scarbel, 91, died on 23 August 2023. Born in Manville, RI, he served in the Marines, graduated from URI, and worked for GE for 30 years. He was a do-it-yourselfer who enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and traveling. Mike was survived by his wife of 67 years, four sons, and extended family. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 PM on 27 August 2023 in St. Jude Catholic Church, with Father Robert Brownell officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed in Southampton Memorial Park. Memorial donations were suggested to St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund. ### The Edited Obituary Marcel Scarbel Obituary Marcel Paul Scarbel 2 September 1931 - 23 August 2023 Suffolk - Marcel Paul "Mike" Scarbel, 91, passed away 23 August 2023 in his home with family by his side. He was born on 2 September 1931 in Manville, RI to the late Emile and Beata Cadoret Scarbel. Mike graduated in 1948 from St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI at the age of 16. He spent his younger years during the summer on his grandfather's dairy farm. In 1952 he was drafted by the Marines and spent the next two years in the Marine Corps. On 25 August 1956, he married Audrey Joan Cortese of East Providence, RI. They lived in Providence while he attended the University of Rhode Island on the GI Bill with Audrey working as a secretary for DuPont. After graduation at the top of his class in 1960 with a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering, they moved to Charlton, NY where he went to work for GE in the Silicone Products Department in Waterford, NY. They raised four sons in Charlton and later in Glenville, NY. He had many positions over the years and traveled quite a lot for the company. He was a Purchasing Manager for the Silicone Division when he retired in 1991 with 30 years of service. One of the first things he and Audrey did was take a three month motorhome tour of the country before retiring in Chesapeake, VA where they boarded horses, got cats, a dog and their own horses. Mike was a complete do it yourselfer: woodworking, electrical, plumbing, remodeling, cooking, gardening, and traveling. Mike is survived by his wife of 67 years, Audrey Joan Cortese Scarbel; sons, David (Donna), Kevin, Jeffrey (Kelly), and Steven (Lori); four grandsons, Austin (Marisa), Brandon, Ryan (Jaimie), and Jake; two granddaughters, Mariah (Henry) and Sydney; two great grandsons, Tyson and Rome; a brother, Eugene; sister in law, Kathleen Maisano (John); nieces, Donna (John) and Audrey (Brint); nephews, Ronald (Holly) and John (Jaeyoung); and many cousins and good friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 PM Sunday, 27 August 2023 in St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Robert Brownell officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. The family suggests that memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund, 1014 Clay Street, Franklin, VA 23851. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Marcel Paul Mike Scarbel | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 91 | | Birth | 2 September 1931; Manville, RI | | Death | 23 August 2023; Suffolk | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-----------------------------|----------------|----------------------------| | Marcel Paul Mike Scarbel | Decedent | Suffolk | | Audrey Joan Cortese Scarbel | Spouse | Unknown | | Emile Scarbel | Parent | -- | | Beata Cadoret Scarbel | Parent | -- | | David Scarbel | Child | Unknown | | Kevin Scarbel | Child | Unknown | | Jeffrey Scarbel | Child | Unknown | | Steven Scarbel | Child | Unknown | | Austin | Grandchild | Unknown | | Brandon | Grandchild | Unknown | | Ryan | Grandchild | Unknown | | Jake | Grandchild | Unknown | | Mariah | Grandchild | Unknown | | Sydney | Grandchild | Unknown | | Eugene | Sibling | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI in 1948 at age 16. 2. Spent younger years during summers on his grandfather's dairy farm. 3. Drafted by the Marines in 1952 and served for two years. 4. Attended University of Rhode Island on the GI Bill. 5. Graduated at the top of his class in 1960 with a BS Degree in Chemical Engineering. 6. Worked for GE in the Silicone Products Department in Waterford, NY. 7. Retired in 1991 as a Purchasing Manager for the Silicone Division after 30 years of service. 8. Took a three-month motorhome tour of the country after retirement. 9. Retired in Chesapeake, VA where he boarded horses and had pets. 10. Known as a complete do-it-yourselfer: skilled in woodworking, electrical work, plumbing, remodeling, cooking, gardening, and traveling.