Louis Daniel Scarpa, Jr. (August 2, 1936 - December 30, 2024)

Lou was the son of the late Louis D. and Marie (Impellitteri) Scarpa of Derby, Connecticut. He was also predeceased by his beloved wife, Bettie Jo (Rice) Scarpa. He is survived by his sons, Michael (Gracie) Scarpa of Newport News, VA, and Milton (Joann) Scarpa of Theodore, AL, his granddaughters, Jessica (Kevin) Phillips of Warrensburg, MO, and Emily Scarpa of Auburn, AL, his great-grandchildren, Melanie and Parker Phillips, his brothers, Anthony (Winnie) Scarpa and Joseph (Mella) Scarpa, and his half-sister JoAnn Scarpa.

Lou served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two bronze service stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device 1960, Air Medal, Aircraft Crewman Badge, and M14 Sharpshooter.

Lou retired from Verizon Telephone Company after a long career. He was a proud member of the CWA and a two time past president of the local Telephone Pioneers of America. He volunteered with the Virginia Living Museum for many years.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 28th at 1pm at W.J. Smith and Son, 210 Harpersville Road, Newport News, VA. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service time. Private internment will follow at the Virginia Veterans' Cemetery in Suffolk, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a donation to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.