Anthony Emmanuel Scafaro Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Anthony Emmanuel Scafaro in Palm Springs, California, who passed away on August 24, 2025 at the age of 73. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As Anthony departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Anthony. Though Anthony may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Tony Scafaro and Elizabeth Scafaro; his brother Gerald Scafaro; and his close friend David Yen. He is survived by: his husband Richard Miller; his siblings, Sandra Graves (Robert), Susan Ferek (David) and Jeffrey Scafaro (Cynthia); his close friend Thomas Nobbe; and his stepmother Joanne Scafaro. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Anyone wishing to make a charitable donation in the memory of Anthony Scafaro is encouraged to contribute to The Palm Springs Animal Shelter.
