Mr. Arthur L. Scavo, 68, of Duryea passed away peacefully Friday, March 1, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy Sealey Scavo. He was a graduate of Duryea High School and served in the United States Air Force Reserves. He was the owner and operator of Chessman Insurance Agency in Exeter.

In his early years, Art and his brother Frank became top notch competitors in the sport of drag racing. They would come to establish records comparable to any brother racing team in the country, building and modifying their cars themselves. In his later years, Art and his sons bought a 1966 Pontiac GTO which they used to competed at Numidia Raceway.

Art was an avid outdoorsman, but his real passion was fly fishing. He adored his time at his cabin with his brother and friends on the Delaware River in Hancock, New York and also his frequent trips to Montana. He also loved to hunt.

He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a loyal friend.

Surviving are his loving wife of 44 years the former Vivian (Bednar) Scavo.
Son: Art Scavo and his wife, Cheryl, of Pittston
Daughter: Stephanie Agolino and her husband, Sam, of Pittston
Son: Justin Scavo and his wife, Jill, of Plains
Son: Jeffrey Scavo of Orange County, Ca.
Six Grandchildren:
Nicholas and Christopher Scavo
Gabriella and Marco Agolino
Jack and Matthew Scavo

Brother: Frank Scavo and his wife, Lois, of Old Forge
Sister: Marguerite Breen and her husband, William, of Mountain Top
Nieces and Nephews

A viewing will be held Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the Bernard J. Piontek Funeral Home Inc. 204 Main Street, Duryea. Services will be held at 2:45 P.M. by the Rev. Andrew Sinnot, Pastor of Nativity of Our Lord Parish, Duryea. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society. To leave the family an online condolence or for further information, pl

Guestbook Entries

Thank you to the Scavo family for opening their doors to me. Your home was my second home and some of the greatest memories of my life took place there. Thank you Art (Mr. Scavo) for teaching all of the neighborhood kids everything about fishing, drag racing, hunting, sports, life in general and being good young men. He will always be a father figure and role model to me. My sincere condolences to a GREAT FAMILY.

Larry Shotwell (almost 12 years ago)

I am very sorry to hear about Art (Mr. Scavo as I called him). I owe a lot of thanks to him, he was the main reason I got into fly fishing and why i'm so passionate about it to this day. I don't think I ever got to tell him that but I still remember all the trips he let me tag along to the Delaware with him, Jeff and Justin. I will never forget them and I always think of him when I fish up there. Tight Lines Art!....

Jeff Kashuba (almost 12 years ago)

Please accept my condolences on the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time in your life.

Elaine Zelenowski-Slusark and Family (almost 12 years ago)

Dear Vivian, Stephanie, Art, Justin and Jeffrey, and the whole Scavo Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time. With our love and sympathy, the Slusark Family.

Elaine Zelenowski Slusark and Family (almost 12 years ago)

frank and family.. so sorry to hear of frank's passing. please accept my condolences.

george cimakasky (almost 12 years ago)

Our lives will never be the same without our darling Art. He was the best and most loyal friend anyone could ever have. We cherish every moment we had with him, and our lives were so much fuller because of him. Much love to his dear, dear family.

Karen Brek and Bob Schalm (almost 12 years ago)

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