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John Scotto Obituary

John L. Scotto, 82, of Wallkill, New York, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran of World War II, N.Y.C. fireman for 31 years prior to his retirement, entered into rest at home on Friday, December 10, 2004. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, December 12, 2004, 3-6 p.m., at Duffy's Funeral Home, Brooklyn. Further visitation is scheduled for Monday, December 13, 3-5 and 7-9 p.m., at David T. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., 20 North Street, Washingtonville, New York. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, December 14, 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, Washingtonville. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Washingtonville. Arrangements entrusted to David T. Ferguson Funeral Home Inc., Washingtonville, New York.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 11, 2004.

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