Cleopha Gisele Sclafani, age 98 passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Adler Center in Aldie, VA.<\/p>\n
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She was born on October 2, 1924, in Gerpinnes, Belgium, to the late Alexis and Cleopha (G\u00e9rain) Dachelet. She was a pioneer of WWII, serving as an ambulance nurse for the American Red Cross. She was dedicated to helping others, and her family survive difficult times during the war.<\/p>\n
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She was predeceased by her parents, husband Frank Sclafani, daughter, Elizabeth Ann Sclafani, brother Alfred Dachelet, and sisters Laurence Dachelet and Nanou Dachelet.<\/p>\n
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She is survived by her children: Frank Sclafani, Edward Sclafani, Francoise DeBenedictis, and Frederick Sclafani. Grandchildren: Eric Sclafani, Christina Sclafani, Crystal Sclafani, Stephanie Sclafani, Adam Sclafani, Ajia Sclafani and Andrew Sclafani. She is also survived by her great grandchildren Olivia Gander, and Lilah Gander.<\/p>\n
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A private family graveside will be held at Quantico National Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband.<\/p>\n
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