Mr. Michele “Mike” Scimemi, age 89 of Somerville died Sunday in the Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. He is the Beloved husband of the late Paola (Amico) Scimemi and his first wife, the late Francesca Scimemi. Mr. Scimemi was born in Italy, son of the late Michele and the late Francesca (Stallone) Scimemi. He was raised and educated there and came to the United States in 1970. For a brief period they lived in Brockton before permanently moving to Somerville where he lived for the past 41 years.
In earlier years he worked at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton in the maintenance division. He had worked there for 18 years. Retiring in 1984. He had an uncanny knack for making home made wine and lovingly labored over it’s production. He also enjoyed gardening and was particularly adept and proud of his tomatoes.
He is survived by one son, Mike Scimemi and his wife Francesca of Somerville, two grandchildren Alessandro & Gabriella Scimemi and is the brother in law of Aurelia D'Agostino; and Theresa Scimemi. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. His funeral will be held on Friday from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main Street Medford at 9:00 AM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Raphael Church, 512 High Street, Medford at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 – 8 PM. Services will conclude with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.