Hornell, New York

Richard E. “Rick” Scott, Jr – 67 – of Hornell, NY, died unexpectedly on Saturday 9December 6, 2025) at his home.

Born in Shirley, Massachusetts on December 28, 1957, he was the son of the late Richard E. & Patricia (Krim) Scott, Sr.

Throughout his lifetime, Rick live all over the world.  As a boy, he lived in Germany, Alaska, Florida & New Jersey while his father served in the United States Army.

Rick himself enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1975 at the age of 17 and was stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC.  He toured the European Theatre.  Upon his honorable discharge in 1978, Rick returned to New Jersey and then moved to Maine, Florida & Delaware before settling in New York State.  Hornell has been his home since 2018.

A self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, rick was employed in many capacities in the mechanical, carpentry, masonry and welding industries.  He was a truck driver for many years and most recently drove for Val’s express in Monroe Township, NJ.

Rick enjoyed woodworking, mechanics, auto racing and was a New York Mets fan.  He also loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing (lake, stream and occasionally deep-sea fishing).  He was a talented artist who loved sketching and working with water colors.

In addition to his father and mother, Rick was preceded in death by his brother, Patrick M. Scott of Brick, NJ.

Surviving are his loving sister, Debra (Thomas) Lardieri of Dover, DE; his sister-in-law, Melissa B. Scott of Brick, NJ; his daughter, Veronica K. (Antonio) Solorio of Washington State; his son, Leslie “Eddie” (fiancé, Dani Leeann) Scott of Oregon; along with 4 grandchildren.  Also surviving are his nieces, Myllisa (Jeremy) Kennedy and Rosann (fiancé, Mark Wallcott) Levkovski; his nephews, Bryan (Jill) Scott, Andrew (Cassie) Scott and Timothy (Emily) Scott; along with great-nieces & great-nephews.

To honor Rick’s wishes, there will be no calling hours.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY.

Rick’s family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name be made to the Hornell Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, NY 14843.

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