John S. Scannello, who was active in the Huntington boating community, died June 20. He was 92 years old.
He joined the Huntington Yacht Club in 1984 and was active in many committees and club activities over the years. He was elected commodore in 1994, the year of the club’s 100th anniversary. During his years of boating with the yacht club, he owned and sailed a Pearson for a decade and then in 1993 started cruising with his mainship, the Nina Sue.
Over the following 25 years John enjoyed cruising with other members throughout New England, including exploring the Hudson River up to Lake Champlain, Nantucket Island, Newport RI and many ports around Long Island Sound.
He was active with the US Coast Guard Auxiliary’s Flotilla 2201 for close to 30 years, and committed to promoting safe boating to the Huntington community.
He was married to Henrietta Schavran for 30 years and was predeceased by his first wife, Mary Grace Scannello.
He was the father of John Scannello (Elizabeth), Nina Ferranti (Thomas), Michael Scannello, Susan Broderick (John), Gabrielle Schavran (Wanda Castaner) and Leslie Schavran. Grandfather of 15, great-grandfather of 22 and great-great-grandfather of 1. He also leaves a brother, Joseph. (the late Sharon).
Visitation Monday 7-9 PM and Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York Ave., Huntington Station. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 10 AM at Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, Centerport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to: American Cancer Society www.cancer.org in John’s name.