Chris Scurto

December 27, 1931 - April 23, 2018

Chris Scurto was born on Dec. 27, 1931 in Starkville, Colorado, to Fannie and Angelo Scurto. Following a tough battle with cancer, Chris passed away peacefully in his home in Traverse City on April 23, 2018. Chris lived his adult life as a devoted husband to Judy for 52 years, loving father to his four children and dedicated engineer at Ford Motor Company. Those who knew Chris will remember his kindness, generous heart and the twinkle in his beautiful blue eyes as he laughed. Chris was tough, smart, loyal and would do anything to support his family and friends. Chris loved nature and had a curious mind about science and the universe. Chris was a skilled woodcarver with a steady hand and creative eye. He was passionate about his carvings, putting love and countless hours into each project. His carvings told his stories, one chisel at a time. Chris is survived by his children, Leslie (Fred), Christopher (Robin), Tami (Mark) and Thomas (Debra). He is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Matthew, Jordan, Adam (Lindsay), Blake, Tanner, Sarah, Tess and San. A memorial service will be held on May 12, 2018 at Saint Joseph's Old Mission Church, 12675 Center Road, Traverse City Michigan. The service will begin at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Chris' memory may be made to Munson Hospice at Munsonhomehealth.org/foundation or Munson Health Care, 1150 Medical Campus Dr., Traverse City, MI 49684.