Dr. Scalercio enjoys playing golf and supporting the University of Pittsburgh’s football and basketball teams as they compete athletically in their respective sports. He began writing Before It’s Too Late in 2002, while still living in Pennsylvania. Many of the names which appear in the book are those of his friends. However, the story is associated with these character’s names is entirely fictional and has no bearing on the individual’s real life. He and his wife still live in South Florida and have three grown children.