Felix Scopacasa

Felix M. “Scope” Scopacasa, 88, of St. Charles, IL, formerly of Melrose Park, IL. Passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020 surrounded by his family at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, IL.  Scope was born on December 24, 1931 in Melrose Park, IL., the son of James and Mary Grace (nee. Mattese) Scopacasa.  He was united in marriage to Carla R. Coady on November 26, 1962 in Melrose Park, IL.

Scope had many fond memories and friendships from growing up in Melrose Park, and he often reminisced about 24th Avenue.  Although he began working at an early age (from caddying to the soda shop), he managed to win the American Legion award while graduating from Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parochial School.  He then graduated from Proviso High School.  Scope served in the Korean War, and he worked in heating and air conditioning for decades, from Division Heating to Sheet Metal Workers 265.  He had many fond memories, friendships, and lively conversations during those experiences, as well as from golfing, visits to the racetrack and clubs, and many fun road trips with his buddies. 

After he married his wonderful wife Carla, they initially settled into Franklin Park and had two children, Felix and Clarice.  The family later relocated to St. Charles, again just up the street from two of his sisters (Jennie Franch and Antoinette “Du” Koscinski) and their families.  Scope met many fantastic neighbors there through the years, and he enjoyed gardening and his home.  Scope always cherished his family, and after he was blessed with two wonderful grandchildren (Jake and Julia), he and Carla really loved watching them and helping them grow.  Scope’s children remained very close to him and Carla through the years and will miss him dearly, as will Carla, his surviving siblings (Jennie Franch and Mary Headley), his grandchildren, and his wonderful extended family and friends.

A memorial visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on February 1, 2020 at Moss-Norris Funeral Home 100 S. Thrid Street, St. Charles, IL. 60174.  A memorial service will follow at 3:00 P.M. also at the funeral home. Interment will be private.