Obituary of James W. Scott

James W. “Jim” Scott, 97, a 35 year resident of Somers, NY died Friday, April 15, 2022 in Sterling Heights, Michigan.  Jim was born October 18, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Irene (McHale) and Joseph Scott.

Jim thoroughly enjoyed life with his beloved Sarah to whom he was married 63 years.  Their family was their pride and joy.  He was a decorated U. S. Navy veteran of WWII and the Korean War.  He graduated from Brooklyn College, City College of New York, and served as the Vice President and Treasurer of Traulsen & Company until his retirement.   He enjoyed bowling, golfing, golf club dinners, and was an active member of the Heritage Hills Men’s Club for many years.  

Predeceased by his loving wife, Sarah, and his cherished daughter, Rosemary (her husband, the late Ira), he is survived by his loving son, Michael (Marylin); five grandchildren: Alison, James (Luba), Lauren (Ricky), Joseph and Anna; and four great grandchildren: Cheyenne, Maxwell, Julian and Sadie.  Jim will be remembered for his strong love of family and his kind, gentle ways.  He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

His family will receive friends on Friday, April 22nd from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 23rd at 10:00 am at St. Joseph’s RC Church, 95 Plum Brook Road, Somers, NY

Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Route 202, Somers,