Jayne Nancy Scarano

May 27, 1923 - November 14, 2021

Albany, NY – Jayne (Diange) Scarano, 98, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Scarano Jr for 66 years, entered into Eternal Life with her family by her side on Sunday, November 14, 2021. Born on May 27, 1923 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Anita Marrapodi Diange. Her path in life was first to her family where she enjoyed holiday family gatherings, cooking, baking, sewing and being with her grandchildren, tending to her daisies in her garden and strolling the shoreline at Myrtle Beach. Working in retail gave her the sense of style that continued throughout her life. She was a member of the Vincentian Ladies Auxiliary, was a scout Den Mother and Girl Scout Leader. Along with her husband, she was an active member of Pinehaven County Club and the Italian American Club. She was devoted to her Catholic faith and spent many hours volunteering at her parish of baptism, Our Lady Help of Christians. She was preceded by her husband, Lawrence, her brother, Joseph Diange and brothers-in-law Robert Scarano and Francis Hoffman. She was the loving mother of Larry Scarano of Los Angeles, CA and Regina LaGatta (James) of Albany; treasured Nonie of Ashley Arnold (Geoff) and Christopher Adriance (Dr. Kristin Mullins) and Miles Scarano; great Nonie of Justin James Arnold and Sierra Irene Scarano. She is survived by her sister and best friend Aurelia Hoffman of Norwich, and sisters-in-law Marion Diange of East Hampton and Eleanor Scarano of Loudonville. She was also survived by her six nephews and five nieces of which she served as Aunt Jayne the Matriarch of the family. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the residents and staff at Atria Shaker and the staff at St. Peter’s Hospital. Funeral services Friday, November 19, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Parish of Mater Christi, Albany, NY where her Funeral Mass will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal will he held at Our Lady Help of Christians immediately following the Mass. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com Those wishing to remember Jayne in a special way may send contributions to the Hudson Valley Community College Foundation- Samuel and Pauline LaGatta Scholarship, 80 Vandenburgh Ave., Troy, NY 12180 or The Academy of the Holy Names Partners in Education Program, 1075 New Scotland Road, Albany, NY 12208.