In addition to 1986's Life With Lucy, Amelio's career included a three-year run (1988–1991) on the daytime soap opera, All My Children, and a long string of commercials.
After his on-screen mother's death, the character of Scott was adopted by his stepfather, Stuart Chandler (portrayed by David Canary).
For the last two years of his life, Amelio was employed at Duanesburg High School in Delanson, New York as a full-time teacher and modified baseball coach.
[citation needed] In March 2005, after complaining of a sore back, Amelio was diagnosed with a bacterial infection of the heart valve.
[1] In his memory, Amelio's father established the Philip J. Amelio, II Scholarship Fund, offered to impoverished schoolchildren who reside in the Pine Plains Central School District and the Duanesburg Central School District to help them maintain their education.