Obituary of William B. Scott

WESTERLO – William B. Scott, Jr., 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 19, 2017. He was born on September 23, 1925 in Nyack, NY to the late William B. and Cornelia McManus Scott. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1943 during WWII, and was Honorably Discharged in 1946 as a Pharmacist's Mate Third Class. While he lived in Pearl River, he worked as a mechanical draftsman for Wright Aeronautical before becoming a self-employed carpenter and building homes. After moving to Westerlo, he became a Union Carpenter and also raised rabbits, chickens, pigs, and cows. William loved to fish and hunt, and enjoyed taking care of his land, mowing his fields, and spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his son, William B. Scott, III; and his siblings, Gertrude Hickey and Vincent Scott. William is survived by his wife of 65 years, Irene McCarty Scott; his children, Lorraine (the late Steve) Pecylak and Richard (Jeanie) Scott; his daughter-in-law, Colleen Scott; his grandchildren, Jesica M Scott, Amy (Josh) Beers, Gregory Scott, David (Jamie) Pecylak, Andrea Pecylak-Lawler, Eric Scott, and Elyse Scott; his great grandchildren, Hunter Peck, Brandon Beers, and Michael and Matthew Pecylak; his sister, Margaret McNulty; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Sunday October 22, 2017 from 2 to 5pm at the A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 State Route 81, Greenville. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday October 23rd at 10:30am at St. John the Baptist Church, 4987 State Route 81, Greenville, followed by burial in Westerlo Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Westerlo Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 12, Westerlo, NY 12193 will be appreciated. Condolences can be posted at ajcunninghamfh.com.