Obituary for Frank A. Scafidi
Frank A. Scafidi, born in South Philadelphia on February 11, 1924, died on May 6 2020 at his home in Drexel Hill surrounded by his loving family.
Frank joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1950 and rose rapidly through the police ranks to the highest Civil Service position of Chief Inspector. During his career, Frank commanded the Morals Squad, the Internal Affairs Division, the Intelligence Division and the South Philadelphia Police Division. He retired in 1986 after serving for years as Chief of the Department's Detective Bureau.
Chief Scafidi frequently lectured on a wide range of criminal justice topics at the Police Academy and various local community organizations. He also conducted Criminal Justice seminars for police officials around the country at Northwestern University, Temple University, the University of Miami and the University of Delaware.
In 1941, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and after attending Officer Candidate School, he was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. He became a Bombardier and flew 30 combat missions, mostly over Italy, in the European Theater during World War II. In 1944 his aircraft was shot down during a combat mission, he was wounded, but parachuted to safety. He was later awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. After the war, Frank continued to serve in the Military Reserve, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Frank was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marie, who died in 2010 after a loving marriage of 68 years. Frank was also a dedicated family man whose greatest joy was spending summers at the shore with his family. He is survived by his children, Wilhelmina (Joseph) Scarpone, Nicholas (Kathryn,) MaryAnn Berardo and Christine (Gerald) Colvin, his 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren as well as his brother Joseph and many nieces and nephews. Frank's siblings, Casper, Josephine and Anthony, have all pre-deceased him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Main Line Health Homecare and Hospice, 240 N Radnor Chester Rd, Radnor, PA 19087. Live streaming Services beginning at 9:00am Monday May 11th. pennsylvaniaburialcompany.com
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Frank joined the Philadelphia Police Department in 1950 and rose rapidly through the police ranks to the highest Civil Service position of Chief Inspector. During his career, Frank commanded the Morals Squad, the Internal Affairs Division, the Intelligence Division and the South Philadelphia Police Division. He retired in 1986 after serving for years as Chief of the Department's Detective Bureau.
Chief Scafidi frequently lectured on a wide range of criminal justice topics at the Police Academy and various local community organizations. He also conducted Criminal Justice seminars for police officials around the country at Northwestern University, Temple University, the University of Miami and the University of Delaware.
In 1941, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps and after attending Officer Candidate School, he was promoted to the rank of First Lieutenant. He became a Bombardier and flew 30 combat missions, mostly over Italy, in the European Theater during World War II. In 1944 his aircraft was shot down during a combat mission, he was wounded, but parachuted to safety. He was later awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. After the war, Frank continued to serve in the Military Reserve, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.
Frank was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marie, who died in 2010 after a loving marriage of 68 years. Frank was also a dedicated family man whose greatest joy was spending summers at the shore with his family. He is survived by his children, Wilhelmina (Joseph) Scarpone, Nicholas (Kathryn,) MaryAnn Berardo and Christine (Gerald) Colvin, his 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren as well as his brother Joseph and many nieces and nephews. Frank's siblings, Casper, Josephine and Anthony, have all pre-deceased him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Main Line Health Homecare and Hospice, 240 N Radnor Chester Rd, Radnor, PA 19087. Live streaming Services beginning at 9:00am Monday May 11th. pennsylvaniaburialcompany.com
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Use this link to see Burial Service and Military Honors: http://client.tribucast.com/tcid/71935882