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1965
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Jeffrey Scott Obituary
October 20, 1965 - May 8, 2025
AUBURN - Jeffrey Scott, 59, beloved father, son, brother and friend, passed away unexpectedly May 8, 2025.
Jeff was born in Cayuga, NY; the son of Richard Scott and Audrey Cook McPherson. He grew up in Cayuga and graduated from Union Springs to which he acquired a couple of life-long friends. Jeff spent much of his adult life in the surrounding Finger Lakes area. He graduated with a degree in Social Work and was passionate about offering counselling, sharing his life lessons and helping others.
Jeff had an incredible sense of humor and loved to laugh. He loved to read, golf and spend time with his son, family and friends. He was a sports enthusiast and developed a love for woodworking and crafted some amazing pieces he shared as gifts with family and friends.
Jeff is survived by his son, Kevin Scott, his stepmother, Sally Rusinko Scott, and brother, Stephen Scott, as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Richard Scott and Audrey Cook McPherson, Jeff was predeceased by his beautiful sister, Lori Scott McCadden, and his fur baby and 'best friend', Trudy.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to our local Finger Lakes SPCA of CNY: https://checkout.shelterluv.com/donate/FLX.
Please join us for a graveside Burial at Lakeview Cemetery located on Cemetery Lane in Cayuga, NY 13034 at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 31st. All are welcome. Celebration of Life to follow.
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Memories and Condolences
for Jeffrey Scott
6 Entries
Douglas A Porten
May 29, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Jeff's passing.. He was a great guy and always had a smile on his face when we met. He will be missed
Angie
May 26, 2025
So very sorry to hear this....Jeffrey and I had some of the best laughs ever and I will always treasure the good times...He was a good man and he had a heart of gold.....Kevin, he loved you fiercely and you truly were the brightest light in his life...RIP my friend...I know you are now with your two favorite women
Joel Pinker
May 25, 2025
I met Jeff when we joined the CCC soccer team in 1982. He was a loyal friend who always had a smile and was genuinely glad to see you. We kept in touch over the years and he never changed. I´m so sorry to hear about his passing. Those of us that were lucky enough to know him are going to miss him!
Tammy Lynn Brown
May 24, 2025
This is so sad to hear. I´m always thinking about him. Sorry for your great loss. I loved him.
Deb Scott
May 24, 2025
I was very sad to read of Jeff's passing. He was kind and thoughtful. Loving to his family and dear friends. I am sure God welcomed him with open arms.
Kevin & Joanie DeChick
May 24, 2025
To all of Jeff´s family, we are so very sorry to hear of his passing. He was a great guy & could always make everyone laugh. We had so much fun with him back in the day. Our thoughts & prayers are with his son & all of his family.
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