Elaine Sciaba, of Jamaica Plain and life long Bostonian, died Monday at the Faulkner Hospital, after a brief illness. She was 93.
Ms. Sciaba was born in Boston, the daughter of the late Anthony and the late Gabriella (Chiara) Sciaba. She worked 48 years in the garment industry and retired as a supervisor at the age of 65. She was a member of the garment workers union.
She is survived by her sisters Elvira Sciaba of Jamaica Plain, and Theresa Ruggiero of Melrose. She also leaves many loving nieces and nephews.She is predeceased by brothers and sisters Santina Levaggi, Mary Filichia, Paul, Vincent, John and Edward Sciaba.
Family and friends may visit Thursday from 4 thru 8 at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High Street, Medford, Friday at 11 AM. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery, Boston.