1932-2013
Stuart,FL- Stanley A . Scraba, Jr., Age 80, of Stuart, FL and Alexander’s Lake, Dayville, CT died Monday February11,2013 in Boca Raton Regional Hospital. He was the loving husband of Joan (Trudeau) Scraba. Born in Putnam on July 6,1932, he was the son of the late Stanley and Annie (Perkins) Scraba.
Stan began a 36 year military career with the Army as a private in 1949 before retiring in 1986 as a Brigadier General from the Connecticut Army National Guard. He served with the 43D Division in Germany during the Korean War. Attaining the rank of Master Sergeant, Scraba received a direct commission in the CT State Army Guard in 1953. He commanded both the Danielson and Putnam companies and served as a Confinement Officer for the 169th Military Police Battalion as well as an Operations Officer for the 192D Engineer Battalion. Stan was a past commander of both the 192D and 242D Engineer Battalions. He had also been the Commandant of the Connecticut Military Academy. He graduated from Bryant College and the resident U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in Fort Leavenworth, KA. He also was a member of Governor Ella Grasso’s and Governor O’Neill’s Military Staff.
He began his 31 year teaching career at Putnam High as both a Business Teacher and Assistant Football Coach from 1955 to 1968. He was also the first Business Manager of the Putnam School systems from 1970 to 1974 and he concluded his teaching as a Career Education Specialist at Brooklyn Elementary 1975 to 1986. Locally in Putnam, Stan was a Police Commissioner for 14 years and the First Special Service District Chairman. He was a lifetime member of Putnam’s Lodge of Elks 574 and VFW post 1523.
Stan is survived by his five children. Mrs. Susan Johnston (Mark) of Alexander’s Lake, CT; Ms Paula Scraba, Ph.D of St Bonaventure, NY; Brigadier General Mark D. Scraba, U.S. Army (Mary-Elizabeth) of Stuttgart, Germany, Captain Christopher P. Scraba, U.S. Coast Guard, (Melissa) of Weston FL, Mr. Sean M. Scraba (Tracey) of Tolland, CT; and ten grandchildren, Danielle (Mathew), John Christopher, Joshua, Emily, Sean, Elizabeth,Samantha, Spencer,Zachary and Keagan. He was predeceased by his son Stanley Thomas Scraba in April 1985.
Stan and Joan enjoyed their 60th Wedding anniversary at their summer home on Alexander’s Lake in Dayville, CT with many of their friends and family back in July 2012. Stan will be remembered by many students, soldiers and members of the Putnam Community as a wonderful role model and mentor as well as his many dear friends in Stuart, FL.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, June 28, 2013 at 11:00 am in St. Mary Church of the Visitation, 230 Providence St, Putnam, CT. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Scraba Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Citizens National Bank, 182 Main Street, Putnam, CT06260. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
William K Rocheleau MSG Ret
To the Scraba Family, I offer my deepest condolences. Gen Scraba was a fine Officer and Gentleman. It was a pleasure knowing and serving with him. He will be missed.
Wm K Rocheleau MSG Ret
Tina Delano
Mrs. Scraba,
I was one of his students at PHS back in the 60’s. He was an excellent teacher and went beyond the role. I remember his having a group of us over to your house. The mental picture that comes to mind is when you both would attend the school dances and seeing you out on the dance floor.
You both can be very proud of raising successful children.
My sympathy to you and your family.
Tina Delano (PHS class of 1965)
Fred S McDonald
Dear Scraba Family
Stan will be rembered as a noteworthy soldier, a positive
mentor, caring officer and a friend to all who served with
him. Any of my times with Stan both on duty or off were
always good times. For me, as I look at his family, it is
the best testimony of a man.
Fred S McDonald
CSM Retired
Don Knauf
Stan was a wonderful and true friend. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him. I knew him as a loving husband and father.
Louis J LePine Jr
Stan will be rembered as a great leader of who I served under . He was a caring Officer and a great friend. To you Joan and your family I am so sorry . Always Louis J LePine Jr
Stephen Filip
My sincere condolences to the Scraba family. I have fond memories of the General from the CMA OCS class of 1982.
LTC (P) Timothy Coon
Dear Scraba Family,
I taught with Stan at the Challenge Program and found him to be a fine gentleman and a great instructor. He was an inspiration to us young teachers and for me as a young officer. I once talked him into climbing through a window in a locked building on post to get some class materials. He laughed and said I would go far in the service if I could talk a general into climbing through the window. Stan will be missed and my sympathy to the entire family.
LTC (P) Timothy Coon
Tony Vallombroso
Joan, Mark and the Scraba Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and father. BG Scraba was a great Soldier and person who always jumped in with both feet and an infectious energy that was his trademark and legacy. He made things happen wherever he went and had a keen eye to making every bit of our military training a rewarding experience. Sending our prayers to your family.
Tim Krusko
BG Mark Scraba and the Scraba Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of a father, husband, and all around great guy. I am sure that fond memories will bring you peace in this difficult time.
J. Timothy Krusko, Major (ret)
Patty Miller Knuth
My deepest condolences to Joan and the family. Stan was such a dear friend to my parents, both former Marines, in Stuart. May he rest in peace.
Edward & Deborah Johnston
Joan and the Scraba Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of your husband and father. Stanley was a good man whom we enjoyed knowing and had many good times with. Whether it be playing golf, cribbage or a afternoon get together he was always fun to be with. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him.
Deborah & Edward Johnston
Lanny Couto
Joan,
My heart is broken. Stan was as dear and kind a person as I have ever known. You both were so sweet to open your house to our family when we visited on year at Christmas-time. I will never forget that generosity. Dave & I have lifted you and your wonderful family up in this most difficult time in our prayers. May God comfort you and yours during this time.
God bless,
Lanny
Larry Fitzgerald, LTC (Ret)
My sincere condolences to the Scraba family. BG Scraba was a fine officer and a great man. He was always willing to reach out to anyone in need of help. I am proud to say I served with him.
Kay Davis
Dear Joan and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Stan’s passing. I know he and Bill continued to share good times in recent years.
I have so many fond memories of all of you; too many to share here but tucked in a special place in my heart.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope to see you at Stan’s Memorial.
Karen Daigle
Joan and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Scraba’s passing. I will always remember Mr. Stan with constant kind words and actions. Please dwell on the great times during his life. I have always been proud to say you guys are my friends and distant family. You shared such a blessed marriage, children and grandchildren may the memories guide you to healing. Love to you.
CW5 Ret Red LaFantasie
A number one man. Stan was my platoon leader in 1954 when I first joined the CT ARNG in Danielson. My sincere sympathy.
Joe Guzzo, LTC (Ret)
To the Scraba family
Gen Scraba was a great soldier whose knowledge, smile and humor will be greatly missed.
Roberta Sharpe
Please accept my sincere condolences. I was so sorry to hear the news yesterday. I know that he is with Tommy and they are grinning from ear to ear…..
With love and remembrance,
Roberta
Lin McAulliffe
Dear Sue and family,
I hope everyone will take the opportunity to remember your father’s love and many sacrifices on behalf of our nation, his community, his family and friends. May these memories bring you peace and solace at this difficult time.
Maurice L Cloutier and Family
Mrs Scraba and Family
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Mr Scraba. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
Denise Bedard
Susan and Family I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I thank your father for his many years of service to our country. my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family
Steven H Wilcox, Pastor
I was saddened to read of Lt Gen Scraba’s passing today in “The Stuart News”. Although I was not in any of his classes (except a couple of study halls), I remember him well as a man with a great sense of humor and great character. Our prayers go out to you all.
Pastor Steve Wilcox
PHS 1962
Janet & Steven Slotkin
We have been saddened by the news of Stan’s passing. He was one of the most interesting people I have ever known. He certainly will be missed.
G. Lee Gerke
Joan & Family,
I am saddened by the loss of Stan.
As you know Joan, Stan and I had a special bond, even among soldiers.
He will be missed as a friend and a fine soldier!!
My prayers will be with you during this trying time.
G. Lee Gerke,
Brigadier General (Ret.) CT
Nancy Pritchard Weiss
Dear Joan and Family – Stan was such a special man! I think of him every time I hit a key to type. He gave me and many others a skill that has helped all of us in life. He worked with Rusty Sherman and me on the yearbook. He was so patient and such fun.
In high school you and he were so gracious to me at a time when I really needed it. I look back at the lovely dinners you invited me to share even though you had a pack of adorable children who wanted your attention too. Thank you.
We will think of Stan, always.
Nancy
Ronald J.Renski
Joan, Mark and the Scraba Family
Audrey and I would like to offer our sincerest condolances on the passing of Stan. He was a great soldier and a loving husband and a caring father. He will be missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing and serving with him. May he rest in peace.
BG & Mrs. Ronald J. Renski (CTARNG-Ret)
Shawn Swarz
What a great life. He served so many people- which obviously he passed down and continues. Thank you Scraba family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Herbert and Dianne Hawes
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Stan was a good friend where we taught together at the Brooklyn middle school. we will miss his sterling personality and quick wit.
Dianne and Herb Hawes