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Born on April 18, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to Fred and Josephine
(Calandra) Scaduto, Len grew up in a home four blocks from Wrigley Field, home of his beloved Cubs. Sports became a life-long passion for Len, and he enjoyed a great deal of success as an athlete and a coach. He played football at DePaul Academy (his high school) and then was awarded a scholarship at Northern Illinois University and set many records there as a running back and played on an undefeated team which was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall Of Fame. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Northern.
Len went on to coach basketball, which brought him even greater success, beginning with a brief stint at Marmion Military Academy. He then moved on to teaching and coaching at Oak Lawn Community High School in Illinois. His most memorable season was in 1970-71 when he led his team all the way to the Illinois State Championship game, where they lost to legendary Thornridge 52-50. Len was inducted into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall Of Fame.
Following his retirement from Oak Lawn, Len and his wife, Lynn, moved to Honolulu where he went on to being Assistant Basketball Coach at Chaminade University (assisting Daryl Lauderdale). An expert on the match-up defense, Len then went on assisting various other teams in Hawaii, with 13 years at the University of Hawaii (helping Riley Wallace), followed by Farrington High School and Saint Louis School (helping Allan Silva), and helping Artie Wilson and Geremy Robinson with the Hawaii Swish (semi-professional team).
Len is preceded in death by his parents and sister Irene, and is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lynn, his daughter Sandy (Ken) Dalka, sons Steve (Peggy), Ron (Marge) and Bruce (Cindy) Scaduto, step-daughter Laura (Rick) Rodrick, step-sons Lawrence and Jack (Sheryl) Danilewicz, 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Private services were held.
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Ric Stiegman
June 6, 2025
Class of 1990, Coach taught basketball and also how to be a man! I was so fortunate to connect with him the last couple of years, I couldn't believe he remembered me! God bless you Coach! Loved forever!
Jim Fencl
June 1, 2025
Jim Fencl. Played basketball at OLCH from 1963 to 1967. We had losing freshman and sophomore seasons.Then experienced great winning junior and senior seasons under the tutelage of coach Len Scaduto. Great coach, great person, sorry to hear of his of his loss. My condolences to his family.
Bill Finn
May 31, 2025
So sorry to hear of Coach Scadutos passing. Like everyone else he had a great impact on my life and coaching career. He always returned a phone call! Always had time to talk strategy on hoops or just life. His records speak for themselves- his children are special adults as well.
I will miss him too - but keep working on his lessons taught.
God bless Coach
Bill Finn
Tom Brady
May 31, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Coach Scaduto. I was honored to have him as my driving instructor and role model. As a proud member of the Class of 1972, I will always remember the thrilling basketball season he led and the incredible team that reached the state championship. In my heart, Coach Scaduto and that team will always be the true state champions of 1971.
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Marie Heine Swanson
May 31, 2025
Mr Scaduto was my driving teacher & really made it a great experience even though I was a senior from Queen of Peace High School & the other students in the car were all boys from OLHS & younger than me. He gave me all the confidence in the world & told me I was a very good driver. He let me be the first one to attempt new skills & I got to drive on an expressway first. He taught me so well that I have never received a ticket for the 50+ years I´ve been driving. A great man & a very good teacher.
John Tasker
May 30, 2025
Sorry to hear the Coach passed. He was special and I was glad to be coached by him. We had a great run in 1971 and I was a part of it. We should have won the state championship, but the ref didn't call a foul on Bob Carr. Oh well, it was a great year and so glad that the coach went to Hawaii and enjoyed his life! JT
Robert Krause
May 30, 2025
So sorry to hear, he was my gym teacher and and as a family we where involved with the basketball games that went down state we also rented a motor home and stayed in the parking lot, what great memories, my dad was the unofficial photographer for the games, and lettered the signs at his driving school. My folks also visited them in Honolulu.
Dave altenburg
May 30, 2025
Honored to be one of many, to have played for him. There should be a gym or maybe field house??? With his name on it. A legend in olchs history.
Michael Sturonas
May 30, 2025
My condolences to the Scaduto family. I'm sorry for the family's loss. I attended Oak Lawn Community High School from 1971 to 1975. Mr. Scaduto was my coach in gym class. I also remember that his son Steve, and his daughter Sandy, attended Oak Lawn at the time. Once again my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Father, grandfather, great grandfather and husband.
KEN ABSHER
May 30, 2025
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO THE SCADUTO FAMILY. MR SCADUTO WAS MY GYM TEACHER FOR 2 YEARS AT OLCHS. HE WAS ALWAYS A GREAT TEACHER & COACH,AND TREATED EVERYONE FAIR. HE WILL BE MISSED.
Victoria Shankel(Armes)
May 30, 2025
I am so very sorry for your loss and really ours at OLCHS. Mr. Scaduto was the best basketball coach ever and also the most wonderful driving instructor. Farewell Mr. Scaduto.
Cindy L (Evans) Latimer
May 30, 2025
My prayers go out to the Scaduto Family. I attended OLCHS, and Len Scaduto was my main driving instructor. Although he is more well-known for his coaching, he produced a long line of excellent drivers. I credit him for my never having an accident that I was at fault. I am now 69. I have shared the "driving tips" I learned from him.
May your good memories help to sustain you as you grieve.
Priscilla Gilbert Steg
May 30, 2025
I remember him well he was my driving instructor at Oak Lawn sincere condolonces
Wallner´s
May 29, 2025
So sorry for your loss.
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