Dora N. “Nikki” Scardello

Dora N. “Nikki” Scardello

Dora N. “Nikki” Scardello, 89, Olathe, Kansas, passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, November 5, 2011.   

 

Dora was one of five children born to Italian immigrant parents Achille (Ike) and Asunta (Susie) Fanale in Riverton, Illinois.  During World War II, she took a job with a defense contractor in Decatur, IL and worked in support of The Manhattan Project.  There she met her future husband, Paul F. Scardello.  They were married in 1945 and had two daughters, and moved to the Kansas City area, ultimately settling in Overland Park, Kansas.

 

Following an executive secretarial career at the headquarters of the Kansas City Southern Railway, Dora volunteered her time at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, and also served as a babysitter for several families.

 

Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, and a daughter, Mary Sue Sullivan.  She is also predeceased by her parents, two brothers and two sisters, all of Illinois.  She is survived by her daughter, Paula (David) Burger of Lenexa; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

 

The family would especially like to thank the wonderful nursing and support staff at Villa St. Francis in Olathe.  The exceptional care provided to Dora, and the kind, loving, and warm environment she and the family enjoyed for nearly four years has been a blessing for all.

 

May she rest in peace.

 

 

Visitation and Funeral Service

 

A visitation will be from 9:30-10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11301 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, Kansas, followed by the celebration of The Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am.  Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery, Lenexa, Kansas.

 

Memorial Contributions

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Villa St. Francis, 16600 W. 126th Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062. 

 

 

 

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  1. Mary (Fuchs) Connelly on November 8th, 2011 9:56 am

    Paula, what wonderful memories I have of my youth and the times I spent with the Scardello family. Here is a poem that I love and I hope it gives you comfort as it has me.
    **All Is Well**
    Death is nothing at all
    I have only slipped away into the next room
    I am I and you are you
    Whatever we were to each other
    That we are still
    Call me by my old familiar name
    Speak to me in the easy way you always used
    Put no difference into your tone
    Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow
    Laugh as we always laughed
    At the little jokes we always enjoyed together
    Play, smile, think of me, pray for me
    Let my name be ever the household word that it always was
    Let it be spoken without effort
    Without the ghost of a shadow in it
    Life means all that it ever meant
    It is the same as it ever was
    There is absolute unbroken continuity
    What is death but a negligible accident?
    Why should I be out of mind
    Because I am out of sight?
    I am waiting for you for an interval
    Somewhere very near
    Just around the corner
    All is well.
    Nothing is past; nothing is lost
    One brief moment and all will be as it was before
    How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!
    by Henry Scott-Holland.
    Paula, just think your mom, your dad, Mary Sue are together again.
    My Love and God’s Blessings to all of you.

  2. Ben & Jackie Scardello on November 8th, 2011 1:11 pm

    Paula & Dave,
    Jackie and I were sorry to hear the news about your mom. Reflecting back on years gone by, I will always remember with fondness the many visits of your mom and dad in Dalhart and our trips to Kansas City. The passing of our loved ones is a unique time for us to remember the importance of our family and the impact each member has on all of us. Aunt Dora and Uncle Paul were very special to me and I will always remember them. Even though we don’t live close or even see each other very often, the memories of each family remain deep. Our prayers are with you and your family, and we will continue to remember your mom in our prayers. May tomorrow’s mass in honor of Aunt Dora be a glorious celebration of her life and memories that remain with us today.
    May God’s richest and best be yours always.
    Ben & Jackie

  3. Charles & La'Waunda Davis on November 8th, 2011 3:10 pm

    I am home in Heaven, dear ones, Oh, so happy and so bright. There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light. All the pain and grief are over, every restless tossing passed. I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Did you wonder I so calmly trod the valley of the shade? Ah! But Jesus’ love illumined every dark and fearful glade. He came Himself to meet me, in that way so hard to tread, and with Jesus’ arm to lean on could I have one doubt or dread? Then you must not grieve sorely for I love you dearly still, try to look beyond earth’s shadows and pray to trust our Father’s will. There is work still waiting for you, so you must not idly stand. Do it now while life remaineth, you shall rest in Jesus’ land. When that work is all completed He will gently call you home; Oh! The rapture of that meeting, Oh! The joy to see you come.

    “There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God” (Heb. 4:9)

    Jack and Genei and daughters, we wish to express our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your aunt. Words in times like these seem to be fleeting, but please know that we are praying for you during this time that Jesus will give peace and comfort that only He can give. Please know that you are in our prayers and “blessed are those who die in the Lord.”

    Bo and LD

  4. Dan & Bev Wastler on November 9th, 2011 9:22 am

    Paula & Dave,

    On the one hand we are sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Paula and Mary Sue. The loss of a parent, even though expected, is never an easy separation. On the other hand, God has taken your mother to His special place and has ended her pain and suffering here on earth. Our prayers are with you for her salvation.

    Dan & Bev

  5. Rosie (Dolan) Grandilli on November 11th, 2011 8:09 pm

    I remember your Mother from many years ago when Mary Sue & I were in high school. She was a lovely person. What I admired the most was her love of family.

    Paula, my prayers are with you. It’s so hard to let go. Thank God for our faith.

    Eternal rest grant unto her and let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace.

    Peace & Love to you and your family.

    Rosie (Dolan) Grandilli

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