Obituary of Joseph Vernon Scott

Joseph Vernon Scott, age 91, of Hudson, passed away on October 13, 2017. He died surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Scranton, PA to Joseph and Bridget (Gallagher) Scott. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and he served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during WWII.

He had a long successful career as a Ford Whiz Kid, President of Chamberlain Manufacturing and Echlin Manufacturing. He was the owner of Superior Fireproof Door and Amweld Building Products.

He was a man of deep faith and had a missionary’s spirit. He was responsible for constructing a daycare for children, La Guarderia in Cochabamba, Bolivia and many projects through Food For the Poor. His faith and love of children combined to fund several classrooms at Seton Catholic School in Hudson, Ohio. His biggest accomplishment was being an example of a loving son, brother, husband, father, Papa and friend.

Joe is survived by his siblings Dominic, James (Marie) and Theresa Scott (Mel) Elechko; his children Joe (Sally) Scott of Hudson, Jim (Sheri) Scott of Hudson, Mike (Beth) Scott of Hudson, Cathy (Brian) Mullins of Hudson, Mary Pat (David) DeLambo of Hudson and son-in-law Dan (Katey) Devine of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. He also leaves behind his grandchildren James, Pat, Amber, Luke, Jane (Mike) Hyde, Mikey (Callie), Jack, Annie, Sean, Bridget (Aaron Erb), Katie, Danny, Megan (Zach) Walters, Dominic, Ted, Davy, JoJo and Tommy.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 61 years, Mary Kay (Feran) Scott, and their daughter, Teresa Rose Devine.

Friends and family may call 4:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at Redmon Funeral Home 3633 Darrow Road, Stow, OH 44224. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday October 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s 340 N. Main Street, Hudson, OH 44236.

Memorial donations may be made to Seton Catholic School. The family wishes to extend their gratitude to his loving caregivers over many years, Trish, Carrie and Cindy.