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Fred Scialla Obituary
AGE: 56 • Interlaken
Fred Scialla III, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2011, at home. He was 56 years old. Fred resided in Interlaken since 2008. He was born in Neptune and lived in California since 1979. He graduated from Brookdale College, Lincroft, School of Visual Arts, New York City, and graduated with high honors from Otis Parson School of Design, California, with a degree in Photography.
Fred was the nephew of Danny Devito and his longtime stand-in. Scialla appeared on the small screen in series "Taxi," "Amazing Stories" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" as well as in 1984 telepic "The Ratings Game." His big screen credits were "The War of the Roses," "Get Shorty," "Matilda," "L.A. Confidential," Living Out Loud," "The Virgin Suicides," "Death to Smoochy," "Hoffa," "Man on the Moon," "Drowning Mona" and "Big Fish."
He was predeceased by his father, Fred Scialla Jr. Surviving are his mother, Theresa Scialla; sister and brother-in-law, Judy and James Page; his nieces, Kate and Tara Page; his aunt, Angela Lucia; cousin, Peter Lucia, all from Interlaken; his uncle and aunt, Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman; cousins, Lucy, Gracie, and Jake DeVito, all from Beverly Hills, Calif.; his aunt, Virginia Scialla; uncle, John Scialla; aunt and uncle, Carol and Frank Monteforte, and many cousins and dear friends.
Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, July 11 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Asbury Ave. and Pine St., Asbury Park. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations made in his memory to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church, 805 Pine St., Asbury Park, NJ 07712, or Monmouth & Ocean County Brain Tumor Support Group Inc., P.O. Box 634, Oakhurst, NJ 07755, would be greatly appreciated. Buckley Funeral Home, 509 Second Ave., Asbury Park, is in charge of arrangements.
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Wilma &Bill Gahret
July 4, 2025
To our dear friend Freddie Scialla who we miss terribly. We always loved experiencing new restaurants and Freddie always had a list of some we should try. No one like him and he is sorely missed .
Love,
Wilma & Bill Gahret
Wilma Gahret
July 4, 2024
Sending our deep love and prayers and happy remembrances to our dear friend.
Love,
Wilma & Bill Gahret
Wilma Garscadden-Gahret
July 3, 2023
What a wonderful and dear friend . Think of you often Freddie and remembering all the restaurants and finding new places to eat. You were such fun to be with when we were on location.
Sending our love,
Wilma &Bill Gahret
Wilma & Bill Gahret
July 3, 2022
You are in our thoughts always as well as his Mother dear Theresa.
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Wilma & Bill Gahret
July 3, 2021
Think of our dear friend Freddie often and all the fun times we shared eating and enjoying his company. He is sorely missed!
Polly Walter Bennett
December 16, 2020
Polly Walter Bennett
December 16, 2020
Polly Walter Bennett
December 16, 2020
Dear Uncle Fred, you were such an important part of my childhood and I never really got to say goodbye. I think about you all the time and I hope you knew how much I love you. We had so much fun and I miss you very much. Love Always, Polly
Wilma & Bill Gahret
July 3, 2020
We miss you dear Freddie
Love,
Wilma & Bill Gahret
tara aho
July 16, 2014
miss u
tara aho
December 8, 2013
miss u
tara page
June 30, 2013
bday candle
June 30, 2013
HAPPY BDAY YESTERDAY, I WENT AND LEFT U A CARD MY BROTHER. LOVE YOU!
Tara Page
December 19, 2012
Uncle Freddie miss u .....I'm ma.rried and in Hoi an right now. Merry Xmas my brother xoxo love you
Tara Page
September 29, 2012
Miss you my brotha.. Love you
tara page
September 18, 2012
uncle freddie love you and miss you
Maggie Bryson-Langley
August 5, 2012
Dear Freddy,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of your passing. The last time I saw you we were 12 years old, just before my family moved to So.Calif.
I was hoping to find you so I could invite you and your family to my Dad, Jim Bryson's 80th birthday party on August 25th at the Neptune City Community Center, but unfortunately that is not to be. I would have loved to reconnect with you my friend.
Love,
Maggie
tara page
July 25, 2012
thinking about you miss you
Tara Page
July 3, 2012
happy birthday and fourth of July. I love you and miss you so much.
tara page
May 25, 2012
miss u my brotha
April 8, 2012
Peace
tara page
April 6, 2012
LOVE YOU
Kendaly Shimer
March 18, 2012
Oh, Freddie,
You had such a great sense of humor! I enjoyed knowing you and working together on Matilda. You inspired me to continue my own passion for nature photography. I have thought of you fondly over the years. My sincere sympathies to all your family members.
tara page-aho
March 4, 2012
miss you
tara page-aho
March 4, 2012
HIIII uncle fredddie ....we meaning ....me,david,ophie,gus and lala miss you so much. i am going to visit you next weekend. miss you tons my brother for life! david and i got engaged. i am so glad yo u met him before and you loved him!!! you always remembered his name, love you so much and miss you. keep it real my brother!
Tara Page
February 4, 2012
Hiiii praying that the patriots win it for you tomorrow. I miss you so much xoxoxo love u my brotha
Tara Page
January 21, 2012
Hiya we all miss you so much. When I am home on the weekends David and I bring our cats and they always sit in your room and relax. It's the calmest most comfortable room in the whole house. I know you are still here my brotha. i love you a lot.
tara,dave,ophie,gus,la page,aho
December 30, 2011
Uncle Freddie, happy soon to be new year. I have your solar globe in my room..good energy and great night light. love you so much and really miss you alot. love you forever and ever
Tara Page
December 25, 2011
Missing you the most on Christmas my brother. Love you forever.
Michael Flanagan
December 23, 2011
Enjoy HIS birthday with HIM
Uncle Freddie, David, and me
Tara Page
November 28, 2011
Uncle Freddie, David, Ophie, and me
Tara Page
November 28, 2011
JOE FURY
November 28, 2011
Freddie my Friend and I am Honored that you called me a Friend. I just learned of your passing and I am sadden but yet happy of the fond memory of how we made up our own little game on the Train in TMFTT, when we use that empty box car, and threw the frizbee around and kept score by the door way. You were really good at that. Well, my condolences go out to all your family, and I lit a candle for you. I look forward to the day that we shall see each other again, in our Father and Lords' Kingdom. Sleep in Peace Buddy I Miss You.
WILMA GAHRET
November 26, 2011
Dearest Freddie,
Bill and I think of you quite often. We especially miss your expertise when it came to eating out at different restaurants. You always knew of a restaurant that we could all enjoy.
I especially miss our "shopping" expeditions when we were on location. You would be oh so patient when it came to helping me decide what looked best. Invariably, we would end back at the first shop where I saw an outfit. You had such patience!
We are sending you our love and you're in our thoughts!
Love, Wilma & Bill xxxx
Tara Page
November 15, 2011
Uncle Freddie,
David and I are in Anguilla right now. I hope you are taking care of Dex! We miss you guys a lot. Love you and visit you when I get back.
Michael Flanagan
November 15, 2011
Just saw Jimmy Daniello's message. Heartwarming!!
tara,david,ophie and gus page-aho
November 8, 2011
second day here ilu
Tara Page
November 6, 2011
Uncle Freddie,
I will be in LA tomorrow and I know you will be right there too in spirit. Your everywhere our family goes. I really miss you so much. Thanksgiving is coming up..not only lots of turkey but thankful to have spent so much time with you. Miss you and love you forever and ever.
Jim Daniello
October 29, 2011
To my very first friend.
I will always remember you and our daily baseball series, World Championship pinball games and the Simon and Garfunkel. (AKA Fred & Jim) Rock group we could have been.
I feel bad that I just found out and wasn't at your side but know in my heart, we will meet again. If there is a pool table up there, ... its 2 out of 3 for the title.....
Miss you, Jim D
October 1, 2011
thinking of you always..its my bday today and i really miss u.hope your good my brotha..love you forever!
Tara Page
September 14, 2011
Ilu
tara page
September 13, 2011
my brotha i will write to you always in this guest book and i will keep it up foreverrrrr me and ophie ,gus and david miss you and love you forever and ever and ever and will never ever stop. take care of dexie for me. love you so much love ya sista for life!
Tara page
August 23, 2011
i miss u so much. <3
tara page
August 21, 2011
hiii we miss u alot always think about you love you so much.
michael flanagan
August 17, 2011
my first friend on this earth...you taught me lifes fundamentals, pinball, bowling, the correct words to the beach boys songs and the names of race car drivers. i will never forget that deep down belly laughing we did as kids all the time.... aunt teresa thanks for keeping me posted for the last 40 years. i will always keep you in my thoughts and prayers and check in with you and your loving family until the day i die. Freddy thanks again for the bowling ball. love ya kid
Kathy Miller Rippetoe
August 12, 2011
I was recently remembering the old Neptune neighborhood when it was just Vicki, Jimmy, Freddie, and myself. I have several birthday party pictures of all of us together. Anytime I would go out to California, Freddie would always take the time to have dinner with us and spend time together. His sense of humor and wit shall remain with me forever. He shall be remembered lovingly for all eternity.
tara, david and ophie page
August 8, 2011
me and david just had linguine and clams and thought of u. love you forever my brotha
P
August 6, 2011
I remember the laughter most of all -- great waves of it -- that extended through time from the Golden Days of AP to the Hills of B and everywhere in between, laughter and the grammar of our own private language. Enjoy Eternity, sweet prince, for it is made up of all the Freddie-Things we knew and loved, this time in complete perfection. Ever,
Matthew L. Bohn Montes
August 1, 2011
I miss you alot.
Bonnie (Vetrano) Milisock
August 1, 2011
Nothing but good memories. I have not seen Freddie since my teens. But, I'll always remember him as a quiet, warmhearted soul, with dark eyes and a little smile. Our love to all the family.
Freddie and Tony on "The Ratings Game"
Tony Montes
July 31, 2011
Freddo, you are missed. I included a picture from when we met on The Ratings Game, and we'd been close friends ever since. We shared many a laugh together. I am so glad that you got to be a part of Matthew's life. He loves you very much. I know we will still be able to feel your presence each year at is birthday party, as you were always a part of our celebration, because family and friends were very important to you. Well Freddo, you are our family. Theresa, that includes you. Please continue to be a presence in our lives. Matthew and I Love you. Rest in Peace.
Vicki Boa
July 31, 2011
Freddie is my long time childhood friend who was one of the greatest blessings in my life and the lives of so many people. He had a zest for adventure, loved his country and the American flag. He had a passion for cooking and was a talented artist/photographer (he took my first head shot which is enclosed). Freddie encouraged me to come to LA and is the sole reason I am here today. He loved unconditionally, had a genuine heart and a wicked sense of humor. He was a gentle soul and a special gift to anyone who was privileged to know him. He will be greatly missed.
All my love, sympathy and prayers for healing,
Vicki Boa
Jeannie & Michael Bird
July 26, 2011
So sorry to hear about Freddie's passing. We always enjoyed the good times we spent with him, especially at Jimmy De Vitos's house in CA. We will greatly miss his sweet spirit - he was a special person and a gift to this world.
Tara Page
July 17, 2011
We miss you so much everyday Uncle Freddie. Just thinking about you my brotha since im ya sista haha love you forever
July 13, 2011
Aunt Theresa and family so sorry to hear about Fred...Michael kept me posted...I never forgot he was the only kid with his own pin-ball machine...a sweet guy...we reminiced often of the good old days in Neptune!....Love Cousin Beth ( the Flanagans summer daughter ) xo
Gerry & Kimberly Lewis
July 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Dianne Neveras
July 12, 2011
Theresa, we are so sorry for your loss. Although we only met a few times, we saw what a gentle, kind man Fred was. Thank you for thinking of the support group in Fred's memory. We are so glad to have met you both. Dianne & George Neveras
Pam Donnelly-Duerkes
July 11, 2011
Judy and Family,
So sorry for your loss. May God bless you at this time and ease your pain. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Kim Page
July 11, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss... thinking about you guys.
Mark Grinberg
July 10, 2011
More than his sense of humor and joy, Fred's kindness was a gift he passed on to everyone he met.
...forever in our memories...
Nancy Caron
July 10, 2011
Dear Theresa,
It was my priviledge to be Fred's nurse.
You took such wonderful care of him and made my job so easy. He will be greatly missed.Stay strong in your faith and remember these 2 verses:
"He will wipe away every tear from your eyes and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, or crying, or pain anymore, for the former things have passed away" and "In my Father's house are many mansions..I go to prepare a place for you..."
Please call anytime if you need to talk. God bless you and your family,
Cathy Kelly
July 10, 2011
Theresa
Words can't express my sorrow for the passing of Fred. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know we are all here for you.
Cathy Kelly
Monmouth and Ocean County Brain Tumor Support Group
Gracie & Sean Quest
July 10, 2011
Words cannot begin to express our sorrow. May your memories give you strength. Rest in peace Freddie.
Mary Grace Katchen
July 10, 2011
Dear Aunt Theresa and Judy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Freddy is at peace. Always remember all the beautiful days you had with him.
Love,
Mary Grace and Bill
Sue Goulden
July 9, 2011
Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of Fred who made so much out of his life. He was truly an inspiration to all of us who have been challenged by brain tumors. May God give you strength at this very sad time.
Sue Goulden (Monmouth-Ocean Brain Tumor Support Group)
P.S. I live across the street from Danny DeVito's mom in Manalapan. I am honored.
tara page
July 9, 2011
Uncle Freddie we love you so much
tara page
July 9, 2011
Uncle Freddie I love you so much. You will be missed forever.
Gina Straniero Francis
July 9, 2011
Judy, So sad to hear of your brother's passing. Prayers to you, your Mom and your family.
Gina (Foodtown Buddy!)
Nancy Conn-Levin
July 9, 2011
Fred will always be fondly remembered by his friends at the Monmouth and Ocean County Brain Tumor Support Group. May his memory always be a blessing and may he rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with Theresa and the rest of Fred's loving family.
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