St. John's Cemetery Individual Record

[No Photo]Anthony Pasquale Sr. Scotto

Anthony Pasquale Sr. Scotto
(April 1, 1930 -- March 16, 2001)

Section: 67
Space: 8
Lot: 9
Spouse: Jan Scotto
Place of Birth: Pensacola, FL
Occupation: Business
Owner: Mrs. Lucia Scotto

Anthony Pasquale Scotto, Sr., 70, of Pensacola, passed away at his place of business, Premier Baking Company, on Friday evening.  Mr. Scotto was born in Pensacola, attended St. Stephen's School and Catholic High School.  He earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry as part of the Pre-Med Program at Spring Hill College in Mobile.  Soon after graduation he joined the family's business.  He was dedicated to his business, customers, employees and many friends.  He was active as a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus serving with the degree team for many years and holding several offices.  Mr. Scotto was very active with the United States Power Squardron serving as District Commander, Operations and Training Officer and Boating Safety Instructor.  He also served on the USPS National Governing Board in the same capacity.  Mr. Scotto enjoyed participating in Mardi Gras and Fiesta activities as a long standing member of the Krewe of LaFitte.  He was privileged to have received the Papal Honor of being selected as a Knight of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.  Mr. Scotto achieved the rank of Knight, Grand Cross and served as Section Leader with the Dioceses Pensacola-Tallahassee til his death.  He is survived by his loving wife, Jan Scotto; his beloved children in whom he took great pride, Lucia Moes, her husband, Charles and their children, Charles E. Moes, III, Janet Krause, James, Allen, Gregory, Christopher, Mark and Particia; Toni Marie Burke, her husband, Michael and their children, Laurie, Patrick and Zachary; Regina Wedig and her husband, Eric; Maj;. Anthony Scotto (USAR), Jr., his wife, Donna and their daughter, Courtney; and his nephew, Richard Scotto.  Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with Bishop John Ricard, Monsignor Michael Reed and Monsignor Richard Bowles presiding.  Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Patrick Burke, CPT. Frank Liberato (USN-Ret), Charles Moes, III, James Moes, Allen Moes, Connie Semour, Larry Tronu and Chris Warnock.  Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Anthony, Louis Boudreaux, Bill Haven, Si Marshall, Paul Peschel, Hank Shanon, Bobby Tronu, Al Warnock and Nathan Kahn.  The Knights of Columbus along with members of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem will serve as the honor guard.  Waters and Hibbert Funeral Home, is in charge of arrangements.  Memorials made to the Sacred Heart Cathedral Building Fund.