Vincent Lawrence (Scari) Scaramucci; Catalina Restaurateur, Hotelier

Vincent Lawrence (Scari) Scaramucci, 80, Catalina civic booster and owner of Avalon’s Scari’s Restaurant and Hotel and Vincente’s Sky Lounge and Hotel. Born in San Pedro of Italian immigrant parents, Scaramucci served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later opened his first Scari’s Restaurant in San Pedro. He set up business in Avalon 35 years ago and became a self-styled ambassador and promoter for the island. He served briefly as Avalon’s mayor pro tem in the 1960s. On Tuesday in Avalon.