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Fred Scollay Obituary
Hobe Sound, FL
Fred J. Scollay, veteran television and movie actor, died Tuesday, November 3, 2015 in Hobe Sound, FL. Mr. Scollay was born March 19, 1923, in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 67 years, Ann (Barr) Scollay in 2013. They lived most of their professional lives in Queens, NY with their lake house in Voluntown, CT their weekend getaway.
After serving in the Navy during WWII, Mr. Scollay had a long and successful acting career in daytime and primetime television, movies, and commercials.
On daytime TV, Mr. Scollay was an original cast member of The Doctors, playing hospital chaplain Rev. Sam Shafer (1963-1964). On Another World (1977-1980), he played Charley Hobson, the last husband of Ada Hobson (Constance Ford). He also had smaller roles on several other soap operas.
In primetime, he had roles dating back to the earliest days of television. He made numerous appearances in such programs as Studio One, Kraft Television Theatre, Armstrong Circle Theatre, Naked City, The Defenders, Dr. Kildare, Route 66, U.S. Steel Hour, and Gunsmoke, among many others. His last part was a recurring role as Judge Andrew Barsky on several episodes of Law & Order (1991-1996). His movie credits include the District Attorney in the first Death Wish (1974).
In 2014 Mr. Scollay established the Ann M. Scollay Education Endowed Scholarship Fund to benefit students enrolled in the Nursing Program at Indian River State College.
Mr. Scollay is survived by his sister-in-law Frances Barr and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private.
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John LoGiudice
November 18, 2016
I only just now found out that my good friend and mentor had past in 2015. My last contact with him was in the late 1990s after he had retired. We spoke but did not see one another again. It was in the early 1960s when Fred and I first met. He took me under his wing as I had aspirations of pursuing an professional acting career. It was not to be but I will never forget this man who was so kind to me and like a big brother. I will forever keep him in my thoughts and prayers. Rest In Peace Fred.
March 16, 2016
I act in all movies filmed in s.c.. Fred was a favorite of mine. I loved his performances as lobo om the edge of night.he was one of the fines people in the business. There will never be another Fred j. Scollay . God bless his family. Bruce newby
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