Santo "Doc" Scavuzzo
December 1, 1919 ~ June 19, 2015
Santo "Doc" Scavuzzo
Doc was born in Chicago, Illinois. On December 1, 1919. He was a first-generation American and loved his country. He served in both the United States Army and Navy during World War II. At the age of 40, to provide a better life for his family, he sold his dental practice in Chicago and, with his wife Laverne, they started over in Littleton. He was active in Colorado men's softball and was eventually elected into the United States National Softball Hall of Fame. He was a family man, coach, and dentist, charitable donator to his Catholic Church and Mullen High School, 32° Mason and Shriner. He is survived by Laverne (his wife of 70 years) and his four children, Janet Scavuzzo, Tom, Frank and Chuck. His 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren will miss their "Papa".
Recitation of the Rosary will be at All Souls Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 30th at 9:00 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial will follow the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Fort Logan National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Navy and the All Veterans Honor Guard.
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Our hearts go out to Laverne and family of Santo.We are deeply sorry to hear of his death. We have great memories of being part of his softball team and cherish the memories with smiles.Fondest remembrance. Don and Barb
Our hearts go out to all of Doc's beautiful family. We been friends with Janet and her family and we are blessed to have known Doc and Laverne. They treated us like family and we felt that way around them. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Howard and Judy Person