Piero Luigi Scala, 80, of North Branford, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 31st, 2021, at the Connecticut Hospice, Branford with his family by his side.  He was the beloved husband of 54 years to Maria I. Perfetto Scala.  Piero was born in Vittoria, Sicily, Italy on October 8, 1940, and was the son of the late Gabriele and Giovanna Sarina Scala.  He had worked for C.W. Blakeslee Construction Company, was the owner/operator of the former Gabriele’s Restaurant in Hamden, while working for Wyatt Oil Company until his retirement.  Piero was a 3rd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, enjoyed weightlifting at Planet Fitness formerly known as World Gym East and gardening. Father of Joanne Cifarelli (Azarias), Gabriele Scala (Dawn) and Edoardo Scala (Tracy).  Also survived by ten grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, brothers, and sisters in Italy.  Godfather of Shinichi Boman (Teresa) and their two sons.  The family would like to extend a “Special Thank You” to all the nurses and staff of the Connecticut Hospice, Branford for the excellent care they provided.

The visiting hours will be Friday morning, June 4th from 9:30 to 11:30 at The Havens Family, North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Avenue, North Haven.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Rd., Branford, CT 06405.