SCIARAPPA, Albert Louis "Junior" of Everett, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly, January 25, 2024 in the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.  He was 85 years  old.  Al was born in Everett and remained a lifelong resident of the city he loved. He worked for Tony Ventura's Everett Square Sporting Goods until its closing some years ago.  A true sports enthusiast, Al loved all sports, especially the local Everett sports teams. During his retirement, you could find Al in Everett Square, walking along Main Street, and on Sundays meeting the boys and old friends at Glendale Park. "Junior", as he was affectionately called by many family members and old friends, loved his family.  He was the beloved son of the late Alberto  and Maria (Russo) Sciarappa.; the dear and devoted brother of Ida Giordano, Gloria Orcione and the late Domenic, James, Angelo Sciarappa, Fred Shepherd, Rose D'Andrea, Frances Deschenes, Jeanette Tortorella, Lena DiGiando, Helen Perelli, Carmella Farro and Florence Vetrano; and the loving uncle of Robert F. Giordano, Jr. and Frances Giordano Siciliano and her husband, Joseph, as well as many other nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Al's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home, 65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT Monday, January 29 from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.  His funeral will be from the funeral home Tuesday at 9 a.m.  followed by a funeral Mass in St. Anthony's Church, 38 Oakes St., Everett at 10 a.m.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Albert's memory to the American Heart Association, 93 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA 02481 would be sincerely appreciated.  Parking with attendants on duty.