A New York City Department of Correction officer for more than three decades, Neil Scott passed away last Saturday, Jan. 24.
The native of Brooklyn, New York, who recently relocated to Baltimore, was 78.
“A proud New Yorker through and through, Neil … carried that identity with him every day of his life,” his family wrote on the website of Sol Levinson & Bros.
The family noted that Scott’s years of service to New York’s justice system exemplified “a career marked by integrity, resilience, and deep compassion for others. Never one to turn away from someone in need, Neil was known for offering help freely — whether to a hungry stranger, a neighbor, or anyone simply needing a hand. His generosity of spirit left a lasting impact on all who crossed his path.”
A lifelong fan of the New York Mets, Scott worked part-time at Shea Stadium for more than 15 years.
Besides sports, he was a U.S. history enthusiast, a music aficionado (particularly of the Rolling Stones), a traveler and a fisherman.
Scott also was an artist. “Neil captured the world around him through thoughtful sketches and drawings, expressing what words sometimes could not,” his family wrote.
“Neil will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him. His kindness, curiosity, creativity, and unwavering generosity will live on in the memories of those he touched. May his memory be a blessing, always.”
Neil Scott is survived by his wife of 54 years, Brenda Scott; his brother, Martin Scott; his nephew, Jason Scott; and his cousins, Nelson and Jody Rothbaum.
He was predeceased by his parents, Alan and Shirley Scott.
Services will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 3 p.m. at Sol Levinson’s Chapel, 8900 Reisterstown Road in Pikesville. Interment at Har Sinai Cemetery, 11401 Garrison Forest Road in Owings Mills
Contributions in his memory may be sent to America’s VetDogs, 371 East Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, New York 11787, or to Best Friends Animal Society, 5001 Angel Canyon Road, Kanab, Utah 84741.
A memorial service in New York for Scott will be announced at a later date.
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