A milestone anniversary was recognized Sept. 16 when Carmen
Construction Co. officially celebrated its 50th business anniversary with a gathering
at its office at 427 Commerce St. An estimated 250 people were on hand to congratulate
company founder Carmen Scaccio.
Guests included employees, family members,
business associates, Mayor Christopher Grimm and many city officials and longstanding
friends.
During the celebration, guests were entertained by strolling musicians
who sang and played mandolins and accordions while singing Italian songs. In keeping
the the Italian theme, the food was prepared by Scaccio and family.
As a special surprise to Scaccio,
his son, Joe, now president of Carmen Construction, presented his father with
an original oil portrait by artist Dino Massaroni, also from Tallmadge. The portrait
of Carmen was commissioned in honor of the anniversary.
Carmen Construction
started as a one-man effort by Scaccio in the fall of 1950. The company now employs
approximately 30 people, as well as retaining many subcontractors.
Current
and recent projects include the renovation of the Tallmadge Municipal Building,
Fairlawn Municipal Building, the Mogadore Library: Akron projects such as the
University of Akron: projects in Summit County as well as many private jobs.
Scaccio
was a member of the Tallmadge Planning and Zoning Commission and was instrumental
in starting the first library in Tallmadge, which replaced the original bookmobile.
Scaccio is still a member of the Library Association.
Scaccio was also instrumental
in starting the Tallmadge Festival, where he utilized and mastered his cooking
skills.
Scaccio has been an active member of the Tallmadge Chamber of Commerce
for many years. A dinner on his behalf was organized for this recognition.
In
1990, Scaccio was named by the Tallmadge Chamber as Citizen of the Year.
