Father John Scalabrini passes away
Oct 04, 2016
Aged 83, he was the godfather of musician Jose Chameleone’s wife, Daniela
Father John Scalabrini passed away on Tuesday morning at St Francis Hospital, Nsambya in Kampala, where he was admitted last week.
He had been battling cancer of the bone for the last five years.
Fr Scalabrini benefactor of hundreds of needy children founded several kindergartens, schools and colleges, including Bishop Cipriano SSS in Kampala and Bishop Cipriano Kihangire Primary School.
Aged 83, he was also the godfather of musician Jose Chameleone's wife, Daniela.
Fr. Scalabrini pictured after arriving in Northern Uganda in 1964.
Fr. Scalabrini (2nd R) when he meet Pope John Paul II.
Fr Scalabrini wed Chameleone and Daniella in June 2008