Jay Scott

1930 - 2009

Jay Scott, dedicated husband, father, brother and grandfather, died on August 12, 2009. He was 78. Marilyn, his greatest supporter, inseparable partner and loving wife of 45 years was at his side.

Devout, intelligent, and fun loving, Jay was a superb critical thinker, who valued his Catholic Faith, knowledge, and time with family. A resident of Ventura for 47 years, Jay was a longstanding and active member of Our Lady of Assumption Church, where he attended Mass daily. As an invaluable and reassuring advisor, Jay offered great wisdom and perspective, while helping others independently reach conclusions. His tremendous ability to problem solve gave himself and others confidence and optimism; he was never burdened to help others. Jay endowed these strong character traits and sound moral values to his five professionally successful, well-educated sons, each earning engineering degrees like their father.

Jay worked tirelessly to provide for his family, and re-energized by spending quality time with them. He especially enjoyed many family road trips across the United States, visiting relatives and numerous state landmarks along the way. The history of our nation and diversity of its lands always impressed Jay and he loved sharing it with his sons. Later in his life, the family spent many treasured vacations at his favorite destination; the shores of Waikiki Beach, where he relaxed, body surfed and sipped shaved ice with grandchildren.

Jay Scott was born on Oct 15, 1930, in Jersey City, NJ, to William and Agnes Scott. He spent his early childhood years on the sunny shores of Wildwood, NJ enjoying long summer days on the beach and boardwalk of the small resort town. The death of both his parents by the age of 13 affected Jay's childhood, instilling within him a drive to overcome adversity. After excelling in high school at St. Don Bosco and a year of seminary at Seton Hall University, he enlisted in the US Navy where he served during the Korean War onboard the USS Norton Sound.

Following honorable discharge, the Pacific Missile Test Center, Point Mugu hired Jay who then graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCLA as a General Engineer. His intelligence and determination enabled him to achieve a 38-year civil service career culminating as the Range Development Officer. Following his passion for acquiring knowledge, Jay earned a Masters of Public Administration from California State University, Northridge, and worked five years with General Electric.

Jay is survived by Marilyn, children William, Thomas, John and his wife Kim, George and his wife Amy, and Robert, elder brother William, grandchildren Jenna, Charles, William, twins Gavin and Sophie, and Nicholas. He was preceded in death by his eldest grandson Lucas, and eldest brother Robert.

A Rosary and Mass will be held on Friday August 21st at 9:30 am and 10:00 am respectively, at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church in Ventura followed by private burial at Conejo Mountain Memorial Park in Camarillo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Our Lady of the Assumption Church or Catholic Charities.