William J. Scalise

William J. Scalise, 77, longtime Livingston resident died peacefully Sunday, March 29th, 2015 at Livingston Healthcare Hospital. Bill was born at the Lot Hospital in Livingston, MT on March 10th, 1938. Bill attended high school in Livingston, MT. Bill married LeRae Bishop (also from Livingston) on December 8th, 1954. For 25 years Bill worked as an electrician/lineman for both the Northern Pacific Railroad and the Burlington Northern Railroad. After retiring, he became a self-employed entrepreneur. Bill was a highly skilled craftsman perusing hobbies in: intricate woodworking, fishing, hiking, backpacking with his sons, lapidary (gem cutting), coaching his boys in little league baseball. Bill never missed a Girl Scout Father/Daughter banquet. Bill also pursued passion in continuous education - studying Italian, music and art (self-taught guitarist). Bill was coveted for his Italian dinners. Bill was preceded in death by his parents John and Jen Scalise, in-laws Raymond and Lela Bishop, and eldest son Joseph Scalise. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years LeRae (Bishop). Son, Rocky Scalise and his wife Susan, their children, Krista , (Kristas children: Lexi, Taylor, Emily) Andy, Tony , Jake his wife Kelly (Jake and Kellys children: Madison and Aaliyah). Son, Mark Scalise and his wife Tammy, their children, Tiffany, Brittany, Stephanie and her significant other Danny (Stephanie and Dannys daughter Elliana). Daughter, Lori Scalise and her children, Jenny and her husband Mike (Jenny and Mikes children, Tyson and Truman), Amanda and her fiance Mateo. Grandson, Aaron Scalise (of the late Joseph Scalise). Also survived by sister-in-law, Margie (Bishop) Kamps and her husband Bob, brother-in-law, John Bishop and his wife Lucille. Aunts, Neoma (Miller) Shepard and Virginia Ohara and her husband Wally. Special thanks to Linda Roberts, Ron Russell, and Dave Amsk. 'Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am in a thousand winds that blow, I am the softly falling snow. I am the gentle showers of rain, I am the fields of ripening grain. I am the morning hush, I am in the graceful rush. Of beautiful birds in circling flight, I am the starshine of the night. I am in the flowers that bloom, I am in a quiet room. I am in the birds that sing, I am in each lovely thing. Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there. I did not die.' Following the familys wishes there will not be a memorial service. Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston.