Joseph L. Scialla, 85 of Ocean Township passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Scialla was born in Long Branch and had lived in West Long Branch for many years before moving to Ocean Township 4 years ago. He along with his brothers, Johnny, Shadow and …
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Joseph L. Scialla, 85 of Ocean Township passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Scialla was born in Long Branch and had lived in West Long Branch for many years before moving to Ocean Township 4 years ago. He along with his brothers, Johnny, Shadow and Freddie, owned and operated Freddie's Pizzeria, Long Branch and Asbury Park; a business that was started by their parents Freddie and Grace. Mr. Scialla served his country and was honorably discharged twice from the U.S. Navy, serving during WWII, and then enlisting again and serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a communicant of St. Jerome RC Church, West Long Branch where he was an active volunteer for many events including the Spaghetti dinners and the Communion breakfasts. Mr. Scialla was an avid golfer. He was predeceased by his mother and father, Grace and Freddie Scialla; two brothers Freddie and Sam (Shadow) Scialla; and a sister, Janet Carlucci-Douress. Surviving is his loving wife of 57 years, Stella Leone Scialla; two daughters and a son-in-law, Louise Peterson, Eatontown and Mary Grace and Bill Katchen, Leonia, NJ; two grandchildren, Joseph and Kristen Peterson; his brother, John Scialla, Eatontown; and a sister and brother-in-law, Carol and Frank Monteforte. Visitation will be Thursday, July 1st, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Woolley Funeral Home, 10 Morrell St., Long Branch. The funeral mass will be celebrated Friday, July 2nd, 10:00 AM at St. Jerome RC Church, Wall Street, West Long Branch. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 300 Second Ave., Long Branch, NJ, 07740 or the American Diabetes Foundation, 345 Union Street, Hackensack, NJ, 07601. You may light a candle of condolence by visiting www.woolleyfh.com.
Englewood Housing Authority Board
left a message on July 2, 2011:
Bill and Mary Grace: We are with you in your loss. We know nothing can replace the pain and the memories. A contribution to the American Diabetes Assoc. is being made in Mr. Scialla's memory.
Mary Harrison
left a message on July 1, 2011:
deepest sympathy sent on behalf of the housing authority of the borough of red bank board of commissioners and staff. your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jay Rutter
left a message on July 1, 2011:
My condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Jay Kristen's work colleague
Roselyn & Louis Anderson
left a message on July 1, 2011:
I never had the privilege of knowing your father, Mary Grace, however knowing you I know he must have been quite something. Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss. We will be sending a contribution to the Diabetes Foundation in his memory.
Anthony Battoni
left a message on July 1, 2011:
Mary grace, My prayers are with. Threw these hard times we all need our friends and family by our side. The Battoni family we always be there for you. God bless you, Anthony Battoni
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary Jo Span
left a message on July 1, 2011:
Louise, Just know we are all here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad is at peace now. Love you
Gracie
left a message on June 30, 2011:
My Uncle was the sweetest and kindess man ,he always had a smile for you, he will be missed by so many, may he rest in peace now.
Fran & Joe Paone
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Uncle Joe you will be missed by all.
Bob and Annamarie
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Marygrace and Family, We were fortunate enough to meet your wonderful Dad at your Birthday Dinner. The memories you share will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love your friends Bob and Annamarie
PM JTRS Family
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Louise, Our deepest sympathy on your father's passing. Know that he is in a better place now. Chris Kinslow and the JTRS Family
Roberta & Jack Warren
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Joe was a sweet and gentle man.In the years that we new him we came to care so much for him.He was a successful business owner and a great husband and dad.We will miss him and wish him eternal rest.
Arlene & Bill
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Stella, MaryGrace, Louise & Family-- How fortunate you all were to have such a wonderful, husband and father. I will always treasure our Thanksgiving we all spent together. May his memories always live on in all our hearts. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love you all.
Louis Paone
left a message on June 30, 2011:
As a very young boy, my uncle Joe once told me he could fight lions, and i knew it was true. My uncle was and always will be bigger than life to me.
MGK
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Dad, Know body loved their family and friends more then you. You opened your home and your heart to everyone. Thank you for always being there for me and raising me in believing that in order to receive love and respect, you have to give love and respect. I hope you dance! Love you and miss you, Mary Grace xxxooo
Hon. & Mrs Thomas Shebell jr
left a message on June 30, 2011:
The Shebell Family extends its ncondolences and prayers to the family of Joseph Scialla.We are cousins forever in mind and heart. Love, Tom and Pat.
Jacquie
left a message on June 29, 2011:
MaryGrace & family, What a wonderful & unmatched gift he has left you ...all those marvelous memories ...for you were very blessed to share him here on earth for a wonderfully long time!
Joann & Anthony
left a message on June 29, 2011:
With love in memory of your wonderful father and husband! When I think of him, it always brings a smile to my face. We are here for you...
Louise & MaryGrace
left a message on June 29, 2011:
We will always love and miss you dad.
Lou & Bev
left a message on June 29, 2011:
There are way too many great memories to write. We are just greatfull to have had them with him. We will never forget him and the times we spent together. We love you Uncle Joe.
Kristen Peterson
left a message on June 29, 2011:
You were an angel on earth! You will forever be in my heart! I love you, Poppop!
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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Englewood Housing Authority Board
left a message on July 2, 2011:
Bill and Mary Grace: We are with you in your loss. We know nothing can replace the pain and the memories. A contribution to the American Diabetes Assoc. is being made in Mr. Scialla's memory.
Mary Harrison
left a message on July 1, 2011:
deepest sympathy sent on behalf of the housing authority of the borough of red bank board of commissioners and staff. your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Jay Rutter
left a message on July 1, 2011:
My condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Jay Kristen's work colleague
Roselyn & Louis Anderson
left a message on July 1, 2011:
I never had the privilege of knowing your father, Mary Grace, however knowing you I know he must have been quite something. Please accept our sincerest condolences on your loss. We will be sending a contribution to the Diabetes Foundation in his memory.
Anthony Battoni
left a message on July 1, 2011:
Mary grace, My prayers are with. Threw these hard times we all need our friends and family by our side. The Battoni family we always be there for you. God bless you, Anthony Battoni
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Mary Jo Span
left a message on July 1, 2011:
Louise, Just know we are all here for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad is at peace now. Love you
Gracie
left a message on June 30, 2011:
My Uncle was the sweetest and kindess man ,he always had a smile for you, he will be missed by so many, may he rest in peace now.
Fran & Joe Paone
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Uncle Joe you will be missed by all.
Bob and Annamarie
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Marygrace and Family, We were fortunate enough to meet your wonderful Dad at your Birthday Dinner. The memories you share will live on forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love your friends Bob and Annamarie
PM JTRS Family
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Louise, Our deepest sympathy on your father's passing. Know that he is in a better place now. Chris Kinslow and the JTRS Family
Roberta & Jack Warren
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Joe was a sweet and gentle man.In the years that we new him we came to care so much for him.He was a successful business owner and a great husband and dad.We will miss him and wish him eternal rest.
Arlene & Bill
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Stella, MaryGrace, Louise & Family-- How fortunate you all were to have such a wonderful, husband and father. I will always treasure our Thanksgiving we all spent together. May his memories always live on in all our hearts. Our prayers are with you and your family. Love you all.
Louis Paone
left a message on June 30, 2011:
As a very young boy, my uncle Joe once told me he could fight lions, and i knew it was true. My uncle was and always will be bigger than life to me.
MGK
left a message on June 30, 2011:
Dad, Know body loved their family and friends more then you. You opened your home and your heart to everyone. Thank you for always being there for me and raising me in believing that in order to receive love and respect, you have to give love and respect. I hope you dance! Love you and miss you, Mary Grace xxxooo
Hon. & Mrs Thomas Shebell jr
left a message on June 30, 2011:
The Shebell Family extends its ncondolences and prayers to the family of Joseph Scialla.We are cousins forever in mind and heart. Love, Tom and Pat.
Jacquie
left a message on June 29, 2011:
MaryGrace & family, What a wonderful & unmatched gift he has left you ...all those marvelous memories ...for you were very blessed to share him here on earth for a wonderfully long time!
Joann & Anthony
left a message on June 29, 2011:
With love in memory of your wonderful father and husband! When I think of him, it always brings a smile to my face. We are here for you...
Louise & MaryGrace
left a message on June 29, 2011:
We will always love and miss you dad.
Lou & Bev
left a message on June 29, 2011:
There are way too many great memories to write. We are just greatfull to have had them with him. We will never forget him and the times we spent together. We love you Uncle Joe.
Kristen Peterson
left a message on June 29, 2011:
You were an angel on earth! You will forever be in my heart! I love you, Poppop!
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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