Guilford, Connecticut
Scott Miller Frohlich, 21 of Guilford, CT passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA. He was the beloved son of Dennis P. Frohlich and Wendy S. Frohlich of Guilford, CT.
Scott was a senior and music major at the University of Southern California where he excelled as a jazz trombonist under the mentorship of Bill Watrous. While playing with the Thornton Jazz Ensemble he recorded with Steve Miller at Capital Records and in a CPTV televised concert entitled “We love you Ella”.
Scott began his music studies in the Guilford school system playing in both the junior and senior jazz ensembles where he earned the “All State Award” all four years. He also mentored with Jim Fryer of the Neighborhood Music School. He was a member of the Connecticut Youth Jazz Workshop under the directorship of Reid Garritt. Major venues performed included the White House, Preservation Hall and the Norwegian cruise liner, Dawn. Both the Guilford High Jazz Ensemble and Reid Gerritt’s Ensemble were finalists in the “Essentially Ellington” Jazz Competition at Lincoln Center, where Scott won the “soloist award” on trombone from Wynton Marsalis. Also, his junior year, he was chosen to play in the All East Honors Ensemble.
He loved traveling, sailing and scuba diving, having logged 225 dives since the age of twelve. Recently he earned his “Dive Master” rating.
Besides his mother and father, Scott is survived by a grandmother, Leonora M. Frohlich also of Guilford, CT, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his faithful yellow Labrador, Clyde. He leaves many devoted friends, on both East and West coasts, who will miss his humor, sensitivity and love. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather, Leonard E. Frohlich, his maternal grandparents, Charles and Florence Scott and his first Labrador, Harley Kai of Clapboard Hill Rd: King of Dogdom. Scott was fearless in life and also in death. Scott was “Captain of his ship”. He will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 26 from 3:30 – 5:30pm at the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St, Guilford, followed by a gathering to celebrate Scott’s life at Bill Miller’s reception hall, 834 E. Main St, Branford, CT 06405. Services and Burial will take place privately by the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Guilford Junior and Senior High School Jazz Programs, c/o Guilford High School, 605 New England Rd, Guilford 06437 or Seacology, 1623 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707. www.GuilfordFuneralHome.com
Dennis and Wendy:
How my heart ached when I heard the news of your son's passing. There can be no more unjust fate for a mother or father than to lose a child. Please know that you are in my prayers, and I think often of my friends back in Guilford. Love, Tom
Tom Sullivan
February 06, 2008 | Rio Rancho, NM
Dear Dennis, it has been long time since I was that little girl down the street. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Cathy gives her prayers also. My love to your mom. Fondly, Margie Meglin and the Dubrel Family
Margaret Meglin
February 05, 2008 | WESTBROOK, CT
Dearest Dennis, Wendy, and Eleanor,
Our hearts are with you as you go through these sad times. We join you in sadness, and at the same time are so thankful that we got to know and enjoy Scott, and for all the time he spent with us. We loved your son, and felt so honored to know him. We admired his talent, and always enjoyed his sense of humor and his wonderful personality.
Scott will always be a part of our lives, and he will always have a role in the lives of our children and all...
Sara Sherer
January 31, 2008 | Los Angeles
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Frohlich,
I did not have the privilege of knowing Scott. When Dennis contacted me about memorial contributions I wanted to find out more about Scott and came across his obituary. He was clearly a very talented musician and diver who loved the sea. I have circulated the obituary to the Seacology staff so they can all learn a little more about Scott. We all send our deepest ssympathy on your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Duane...
Duane Silverstein
January 31, 2008 | CA
Wendy and Dennis,
Please know the Jacobs family, Al, Liv, Michael and Steph, will be thinking of you during this difficult time and beyond. Please know that Michael always thought very highly of Scott all during their school years together. Please do not hesitate to call upon us if there is anything we can do.
The Jacobs Family
Allen Jacobs
January 26, 2008 | Guilford, CT
Dennis and Eleanor, please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this dificult time. I apologize for not being able to attend the service for Scott but I'm commited to babysit at 4:00pm. Please forgive me.
Jean Cappelletti
January 25, 2008 | Waterbury, CT
Wendy and Dennis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mary Anne, Peter, Gavin and Meaghan Hartney
Mary Anne Hartney
January 25, 2008 | Guilford, CT
Dennis, Wendy, family and friends Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers during this very tragic time. I know your family and great friends will give you great comfort through this time. Scott always will be an amazing young man. With prayer and family the sadness will pass and the wonderful memories will appear. With our deepest and sincere sympathy, Love, Bonnie & Jim Johns and I know Lady Bottonbottom (Betty) will hold him close with love.
Barbara (Bonnie Hulbert) Johns
January 23, 2008 | Baldwin, GA
Wendy and Dennis,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. I will continue to cherish the memories of time with Scott when he was a youngster. I'm so glad I had the chance to correspond with him through email these past few years. You gave him a great life and he shined his light on so many -- I know you'll continue to be proud of him.
Love,
Mark and Paula
Paula Kibbe
January 23, 2008 | Carver, MA
