Carmen Scudera, Jr.

Carmen Scudera, Jr., 68, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of Watertown, NY passed away August 4, 2017. He was born December 23, 1948 in Watertown, NY to Josephine and Carmen Scudera, Sr. Carmen served in the US Naval Reserves from Aug 7, 1976 to Aug 6, 1980. He was a Civil Engineer and was a former Director of Traffic and Safety in Jefferson County, NY. Carmen enjoyed being a musician and was the lead vocals, lead guitarist for the Misty Blue Band, Watertown, NY. Carmen will be greatly missed by his wife, Rose Mary; daughters, Christine (Armen) Ashikyan, Amy (Randy) Rothwell and Sandy (Joshua) Rivas all of Illinois; sons, Sean (Theresa) Scudera of Illinois and Carmen (Jamie) Scudera III of Punta Gorda, FL; sisters, Andrea (William) Decillis and Jody (Frank ) Amelio both of Watertown, NY; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; in-laws; Margaret Howard, Diana (Craig) Spencer, Cheryl (Richard) Hansen, Frank (Nicole) Howard and David (Kathleen) Howard. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Platt. A graveside service will be held at 11am, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017 at Glenwood Cemetery, 23348 County RT 67, Watertown, NY and officiated by Msgr. Robert Aucoin. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society.