Raffaela “Rae” N. Scudese Obituary (1924 - 2020)

Mrs. Raffaela N. (nee Nucci) Scudese, 95, of North Caldwell, died peacefully on August 8, 2020 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Fairfield, NJ. Condolences may be left at www.proutfuneralhome.com A Graveside Service will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery (Block 31), Ridge Road, North Arlington, NJ on Monday, August 17 at 11:00 am. Born in Newark, Mrs. Scudese grew up in Bloomfield, lived in Essex Fells for 50 years prior to moving to North Caldwell in 2018. A lifelong caregiver to family and friends, she earned a Bachelor's degree from the Newark State Teachers College and taught for two years following graduation in elementary education. Mrs. Scudese enjoyed playing Bridge, trips into NYC and spending time at the Jersey shore with family and friends. She was a member of Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church Rosary Society and a CCD teacher. Mrs. Scudese was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Vincent Scudese, MD; parents, Rosario and Annunziata (Nancy) Nucci; brothers, Dr. Cyrus Nucci and Louis Nucci and sister, Anna Nucci. She is survived by her loving children, Vincent Scudese, Michael Scudese (Anne) and Lynne Alimonti (Thomas); cherished grandchildren, Nicole Rosengart (Ross), Kimberly Alimonti and Stephanie Shilling (Casey); and great-grandchildren, Noah, Olivia and Dylan Rosengart. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer's New Jersey (www.alznj.org) in her memory would be appreciated.