Alice Scudella Obituary May 22, 2026 | Philadelphia, PA
Alice Scudella, 81, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2026.
Alice Scudella, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Philadelphia community, entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Known for her warm smile, gentle spirit, compassionate heart, and unwavering faith, Alice lived a life filled with grace, kindness, and quiet strength. She touched countless lives through her love, generosity, and dedication to family and friends.
A Life Well Lived
Alice Marie Scudella was born on July 12, 1944, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up in a close-knit Italian-American family in South Philadelphia, where she learned the values of faith, hard work, and caring for others. After graduating from Bishop Neumann High School, Alice attended Temple University, earning a degree in Nursing.
She enjoyed a long and rewarding career as a registered nurse, working for over 36 years at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Alice specialized in oncology and palliative care, bringing comfort, dignity, and compassionate support to patients and their families during some of life’s most difficult moments. Colleagues and patients remembered her as the calm, caring nurse whose presence offered hope and peace. She retired in 2012 but continued volunteering with local senior centers and church health initiatives.
In 1967, Alice married the love of her life, Anthony Joseph Scudella. Together they built a beautiful home filled with love, laughter, and strong family traditions. She was a longtime active member of St. Monica Catholic Church, where she served in the women’s ministry, taught CCD classes, and organized many parish events. Alice had a passion for cooking traditional Italian meals, gardening, knitting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Her famous lasagna, meatballs, and homemade cannoli were legendary at family gatherings and church suppers.
Surviving Family Members
Alice is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Anthony Joseph Scudella of Philadelphia; her children: daughter Maria (Mark) Thompson of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, and son Joseph (Jennifer) Scudella of Philadelphia; her cherished grandchildren: Emma, Jacob, and Abigail Thompson, and Noah, Sophia, and Benjamin Scudella; and many loving siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Salvatore and Rosa Scudella, and her brother, Frank Scudella.
Funeral Details and Arrangements
A Mass of Christian Burial for Alice Scudella will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at St. Monica Catholic Church in Philadelphia, with Father Anthony Rossi officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 26, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Joseph A. Ferko Funeral Home.
Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon. Pallbearers will include her son, son-in-law, and grandsons.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to St. Monica Catholic Church or to the American Cancer Society in Alice’s loving memory.
A Heartfelt Tribute
Alice Scudella was the heart of her family and a shining example of love and grace. She lived with dignity, loved without limits, and served others with humility and joy. Whether caring for patients at the hospital, nurturing her own family, or offering a listening ear and warm hug to a friend, Alice gave from a heart full of compassion.
She taught her children and grandchildren the beauty of faith, the importance of family bonds, and the value of kindness in everyday life. Her warm presence, wise counsel, delicious home-cooked meals, and peaceful spirit created a home filled with love, security, and laughter. Alice faced every challenge with quiet courage and an unshakable trust in God.
Though our hearts ache with her passing, we find comfort knowing Alice has gone home to her Heavenly Father, reunited with loved ones who preceded her. Her legacy of love, faith, and gentle strength will continue to live on through her family and all the lives she so beautifully touched.
Condolences and Guestbook
The Scudella family warmly invites relatives, friends, former colleagues, and church members to share memories, stories, and words of comfort in the guestbook below. These tributes will be treasured as the family celebrates Alice’s beautiful life and finds strength during this time of sorrow.
