Scott Louis CHIMENTI

CHIMENTI, Scott Louis December 17, 1971 to June 23, 2024

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 23, while vacationing with his family in Alaska. He was 52 years young, vibrant and full of life, with a huge heart and generous spirit that endeared him to many.

Born and raised in Paramus, New Jersey, Scott attended Ridge Ranch Elementary School and Paramus High School, where he established a core group of foundational 'Jersey' friends, who remained important to him throughout his life. He was the youngest of three siblings, who derived great joy from summers spent vacationing near relatives and cousins at the family's cottage in Old Lyme, CT, built by their maternal grandfather.

Scott moved to Boston to attend, and subsequently graduate from, Northeastern University with a B.S. in Business in 1995. While at Northeastern and during his early years in Boston, Scott made other groups of lifelong friends, many whom he continued to see and socialize with in Boston through events, gatherings and travels. It was in Boston where Scott met his wife of 17 years, Laurie and where he spent all of his career working in IT and financial services.

A kind-hearted extrovert who loved people, socializing and parties, Scott relished sharing laughs and stories with friends, family and acquaintances alike. He loved sports, particularly skiing, running, golf, sailing, basketball and most recently, pickleball, joining the Charlestown Picalars mens' group. He completed two Boston marathons, finishing in under four hours on his second. He was a great lover of all-things Boston Celtics and was overjoyed to witness his team win Banner #18, just prior to his untimely death. He was a lover of Halloween costumes, travel, dogs (especially his beloved Bunker), practical jokes, '80s rock music, his Italian heritage and his family and wide community of friends.

Among his many accomplishments, however, Scott loved nothing more and derived his greatest joy from his son, Andrew. He sought to be an even-handed father, raising his son to be kind, humble and empathetic, all traits that he himself embodied. He spent countless hours watching and helping to coach Andrew's Charlestown little league and soccer teams over the years, as well as town and school basketball teams and more recently, Boston Warriors AAU basketball. His unwavering affection for Andrew was evident to all who knew him and his face would light up every time he was asked about an AAU win or a particular shot or goal scored by Andrew. He was particularly proud to celebrate Andrew's graduation from 6th grade at Park Street School in mid-June.

Scott is survived by his wife, Laurie; and son, Andrew; as well as his brother, George Chimenti of Little Falls, NJ; and his brother-in-law, Salvatore Vona of Wyckoff, NJ. He is also survived by his loving nieces, Gabriella and Olivia Vona and Patricia Chimenti. His memory will be cherished by many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. Scott was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Chimenti; and his sister, Christine Chimenti Vona.

The Chimenti family wishes to thank the medical personnel and staff of the University of Washington Medical Center cardiac ICU, Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau, Alaska and the pilots and nurses of Airlift Northwest, who tried bravely to save Scott and who treated Scott, Laurie and Andrew with compassion and caring during his final days.

A Service Celebrating Scott's Life will be scheduled in Boston in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a gift in Scott's honor to the American Lyme Disease Foundation at aldf.com