Alexander Scargall

Alexander was born on May 1, 1948 to Joseph and Louisa Scargall in Hamrun, Malta. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1954.

After graduating from St. Clement’s High School in Centerline, Michigan in 1967, he went on to receive a football scholarship to Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan. He was a proud member of Kappa Delta Psi Fraternity and worked at the Dog House bar in Houghton as a bartender and always said it was the best job he ever had.

In 1970, Alex married Jeanne Lucchesi in Houghton and together they raised 5 children; Jennifer, Sara, Molly, Michael and Anthony. Alex had a passion for sports and he made sure to pass that down to his children and attended every sporting and cheerleading event. He taught his children a strong work ethic and a commitment to family and faith. Although busy with his kids activities, he managed to sneak in his own 18 holes of golf on the weekends.

Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, and started his career at General Motors Central Foundry in Saginaw, Michigan, kickstarting a robust 40 year career in manufacturing. His career took he and his family to live in several cities including Saginaw, Michigan, Rochester, Michigan, Defiance, Ohio, Danville, Illinois, and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Along the way, he made many lifelong friends. While living in Danville, Alex earned his MBA from the University of Illinois.

Even though Alex lived in other states, he never wavered from being a Michigan Football, Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphin’s fan. His nephew, Chuck Klingbeil gave Al the opportunity to enjoy many NFL games from the sidelines. It was an experience he talked about for years.

Alex retired in 2013 and moved to Lake Linden, Michigan where he enjoyed his lake life and cutting his grass daily, even if it didn’t need it. In 2018 he and Jeanne moved to California to be closer to their children. He spent the last years of his life, enjoying time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his Parents, Joe and Louisa Scargall, in-laws, Leo and Mary Lucchesi, Brothers George and Dennis Scargall, Mary Scargall, Nancy Klingbeil and nephew Chuck Klingbeil.

Alex is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jeanne. Daughters, Jennifer (Jesse), Sara (Zachary), Molly (Deshaun) and his sons Michael and Anthony. Grandchildren Lexie Jean Dozier, Jesse Belvin and Lucca Rose Scargall of Los Angeles.

He also leaves behind brothers Tony and Charlie (Theresa) Scargall. Sister in law, Stella and his nieces Maria, Deanna, Taylor, Tara, Sadie and nephews Kevin, Josh and Ryan from Detroit. Also niece Debbie Humrichauser and nephew Tony Humrichauser.

He was kind and encouraging to his family and everyone he met. In the last week of his life he said to one of his daughters, ” I don’t care if I was a good Plant Manager, just tell me I was a good Dad”.

Yes Big Al. You were the best.

Funeral Services, mass and burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City, California on January 19, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.