Alice Jane Scala

Scala. Jane passed away on January 29, 2025.

Jane was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on November 26, 1935 to Wilhelmina and Arthur

Langlois. She was one of 13 children. Growing up with 9 brothers taught her at a young age to

be tough, something she carried with her throughout her life.

Jane married the love of her life Patrick J. Scala. Together in the summer of 1960 they moved

from Boston to Elizabeth with just their girls. Leaving behind their families and starting a new

life where they formed a lifelong friendship with the Loffa family.

Although Jane lived in Elizabeth for over 60 years she never lost her Bostonian accent or her

love for her New England sports.

Jane worked for the City of Elizabeth Department of Public Works and Elizabeth Police

Department, ID Bureau for 25 years before retiring in 2004. While working she formed many

friendships and truly enjoyed her time spent there.

She was the most remarkable, funny, loving and classiest woman in the world. She truly was

one of a kind. To know Jane was to love her. There is not a single person on this planet like her.

If you knew Jane you knew she had a way with words, especially with her Bostonian accent.

She had this beautiful glow and aura around her, her magnetic personality attracted everyone

to her. She made you feel comfortable and like you were family. She always had a listening ear

and would often leave you with a piece of advice or a witty comment. She would say travel

around the U.S and see how beautiful our country is before you travel around the world. She

looked forward to visiting her family in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. One summer she

traveled around the U.S in an RV with her brother and sister in law. Together they also took a

once in a lifetime trip to Alaska. She enjoyed crocheting, casino bus trips and soaking up the

sun in the pool listening to country music.

Jane had a love for the USA, patriotic to say the least. She was so proud of all her brothers

who served our country and would talk about them often. She donated to countless charities

especially to the Veterans and St.Jude; she spent her life giving back.

She was devoted, tough as nails, a true fighter who loved her daughters; her girls as she would

often refer to them as. Her girls who fought the fight with her and she never complained,

handled everything with grace and her giant sense of humor.

There were many gatherings around the table spent playing cards or games that not your

average grandma would play. She was the coolest, hippest grandma ever. She would do

anything for her grandchildren and great grandchildren; from teaching them how to play

baseball, card games, drive and even took them for their rst trip to the casino when they

turned 21. She was up to date on all the new songs, shows, movies and video games. She had

a competitive streak like no other and didn’t care if you were her daughter, grandkid or even

her great grandkid. She was playing to win. She loved kids and the kids loved their GG. They

looked forward to spending time with her and her pranks she would pull. Eager to show them

something new she saw online or the quarter prank she’s done countless times. The kids

would sit and patiently wait for what GG was going to do next. Laughter, so much laughter

even when she wasn’t feeling herself she still had her dark twisted sense of humor that rubbed

off on everyone she came across.

Jane is survived by her Daughters; Debra McKenna (Will), Doreen Sacco (John), Patrica Scala

and Maryann Papetti (John).

Grandchildren; Alessandra Russo (Giuseppe), Carla Theissen (Michael), Jesse Sangiuliano

(Samantha), John Sacco (Diane), Cody Sangiuliano (Alysha) and John Papetti III.

Great Grandchildren: Jack Russo, Julia Russo and Jane Sacco.

Siblings: Gail DiNardo (Tony), Frank Langlois (Dolores).

Also many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who became family.

Jane was predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick J. Scala. Brothers; Tommy, Bobby,

Eddie, Richie, Dougie, Buddy, Joe, and George Langlois. Sisters Margie Mellino and Dolores

Langlois.

“What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part

of us.” -Helen Keller

To say she will be missed is without a doubt an understatement, her life lessons and sense of

humor will continue to guide us and live on in all who knew her.

To honor Jane’s wishes a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.