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Simon John Scott, Artist and Musician, age 48. Beloved son of Marie Scott, nephew to James Watson. Honorary member of the Blake, Pratt and Kirkbride families; friend and mentor to artists, writers and musicians from northern England to the Lower East Side of Manhattan. Born in County Durham, England in 1966, "Scotty" moved to London at the age of 16, where he sang and played guitar in a variety of bands, including Kutz, The Edge and Southern Fly, and finally Simon Scott and the Band of Infidels. He recorded several albums in Europe and the U.S. A gifted painter and multi-media designer, Scott moved to New York City in 2001 and in 2006 founded a design firm that specialized in bespoke paintings, promotional logos, murals, calligraphy, signage and other commercial artwork. His work lives on inside dozens of New York City taverns and restaurants. Scott was full with life, and drew a wide range of friends into his orbit wherever he went. Charming and funny, loyal, kind, wicked of wit and unpredictable, his spirit burned bright to the last. Rest in peace, Scotty. Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 12th from 7 to 9pm at N.F. Walker Funeral Home at 87-34 80th Street, Woodhaven, Queens, NY 11421. Funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 13th at the Church of St. Monica at 413 East 79th Street, New York, NY. Scott will be laid to rest in Westhampton Beach, New York. Donations in Scott's name can be made to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York at 1250 Broadway, 7th floor, New York, N.Y. 10001.
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Sean R
September 5, 2025
Played a a short set with scotty with a makepiece band to fill a slot at the Ashton in Makerfield jubiee club 1984 sensational response from the gagging crowd he was certainly an explosive character on stage , great memories RIP Simon. Sean Rod Uk
jane webster
September 10, 2014
I remember watching yyou hitchhike to recording studio's on the A19 when i lived in the same street as you. Can still hear your band playing through your window when i think back. Rest in peace scotty xx
Julie Seed
September 6, 2014
I remember you and your mum walking to church every Sunday. I remember our first day at school together, aged 5. I remember your teenage rebellion and your individual sense of style in a very small town! But most of all Simon, I remember that you were never cruel to anyone - never called anyone names. Always kind and gentle in nature. Passionate and driven and not afraid to be yourself. I'm glad you followed your heart and lived the life you did. I'm sure your light will shine on. Goodnight and God Bless. X
Gordon Davison
August 29, 2014
R.i.p "scotty" it was a pleasure and honour to know you all them years ago when we where mates at st bedes school peterlee....Davo.
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joanne taylor
August 26, 2014
I moved into yr street as a young girl and you were the most funkiest cool looking young guy in the street, yr still that guy rip x
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Vanessa
August 13, 2014
Spread those golden wings of yours Scott and fly high, fly straight to the heavens... Much love, peace & good will Vanessa xxx
Jess Paulsrud
August 13, 2014
Scotty you brought smiles to everyone! May you rest in peace on earth, and party and rock on in heaven! Hugs and love to you and every soul you touched.
Vanessa
August 13, 2014
Spread those wings & fly towards the heavens... Love you Scott vxxx?
Love Will Over Come
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Dan Sabau
August 12, 2014
Miss your great energy and true talent
Shall we get some lunch, darling!
Kieran Blake
August 12, 2014
I love you Scotty. Will never forget you. Go on son!
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