On June 17, 1957, Scalice was assassinated by two gunmen at a vegetable market in the Bronx, for selling memberships in the family. Scalice's funeral was held at the Scocozza Funeral Home in the Bronx.
Scalice was killed on June 17, 1957, by two assailants at a vegetable market in the Bronx for distributing membership cards within his clan. His funeral service occurred at the Scocozza Funeral Home in the Bronx.