Obituary of Walter G. Scott

Walter G. Scott, age 98, of Brooklyn entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 24, 2021, at home in Brooklyn.  Mr. Scott was born February 1, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the son of the late Thomas J. and the late Mary (Mulligan) Scott. Mr. Walter Scott served active duty in the US Army from 1944 to 1945 in the 8th Army Air Corps., 100th Bomb group. He was the co-pilot and flew a B-17 called Quittin Time. Walter was the recipient of the European African Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon, Air Medal with 5 Oak Leaf Clusters. He retired from the NYPD having achieved the rank of Detective. In 2017, Walter was awarded the prestigious distinction of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor by the President of the French Republic of the Consulate General of France. 

Walter fathered four children, Suzanne J. Scott, Thomas J. Scott, Patricia Ann Scott and the late Walter G. Scott with the love of his life, Theresia M. Scott, who predeceased him in 1974.

Doting grandfather to Vanessa, Valen, Michelle, Kimberly, Conor, Shannon, Caroline, Jacob, Kyle and Veronica. He was also the dedicated great grandfather to Kayden and Viviana.

The family take solace in knowing that Walter has been eternally reunited with his late siblings: Alice Carney, George Scott, Evelyn Moran, Virginia Wiese.

In 2016, Walter laid to rest his beloved Helen M. Scott with whom he shared almost twenty years of marriage.

Although Walter lost many people he loved throughout his life, may they all rejoice in their eternal reunion; through the mercy of God, may they rest in peace.

Forever In Our Hearts

Reposing Tuesday, June 1 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM at Marine Park Funeral Home, 3024 Quentin Road, Brooklyn.

Mass of Christian burial will be held 9:45 AM on Wednesday, June 2 at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, 1950 Batchelder Street, Brooklyn. 

Burial to follow at Long Island National Cemetery, Farmingdale.

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