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Scott Valentine Obituary

September 24, 1958 - January 4, 2015 Scott left us unexpectedly early Jan. 4th. He is survived by his wife Michelle, daughters Sydney, Jordan and Reily. His mother Ann O'Hara Pfaffl, step father John Pfaffl and brother Gary, step brothers and step sisters as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws from his large and blended family as well as countless friends. He is pre-deceased by his father Joseph, brother Timothy, step brothers Kevin and John Jr. Pfaffl. Scott was born & raised in California. He attended schools in Glendale, graduating from Hoover Hi in 1976 and later Pepperdine University with a degree in business. He spent 30 years with Sony Pictures, where he began in the mail room and culminated as Executive Vice President of studio operations. He was greatly loved and revered by all who worked with him. His ashes will be scattered at a later date over the ocean at his favorite surfing spot.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jan. 14 to Jan. 18, 2015.

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Steven Basso

January 22, 2015

May God Bless you Scott! You were a great boss and a man of tremendous character. Hope the surf always rocks in Heaven!

Mason McConnell

January 22, 2015

I would not be who I am today without knowing and working with Scott. He left a lasting impression on me, he made me want to be a better man. Scott will be missed by so many.

Javi and Debi Vazquez

January 22, 2015

We were so saddened to hear of Scott's passing. Javi surfed with Scott in the same tribe as John Sullivan and was our neighbor in Glendale when he lived with his Dad. We shared many surfing trips to Mexico and in Caliofornia in the 70's and 80's. Scott was in our wedding. He was a truly kind and charismatic person. Although we did not see him as often as we would have liked as life went on....when we did catch up he was always so happy and proud to update us on Michelle and his daughters. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Scott had a smile and zest for life unlike most.

Cynthia O'Hara

January 21, 2015

When I was 10, Scott became my hero. He saved my life.

Glenn Gainor

January 20, 2015

To a wonderful friend...

Daniel Basso

January 20, 2015

I am truly saddened to hear of his passing. A true gentleman. Well respected in the industry and I'm sure outside it also. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. So long friend!

Sincerely,

Daniel S Basso

January 19, 2015

Michelle and girls, Rob and I found out about Scott just recently. I am profoundly sorry for the loss of your beloved Scott...words will not ease the pain or understanding of why this happened but be comforted in knowing that God needed Scott and He will comfort you as well.
Robert and Vienna Leshin

John Sullivan

January 16, 2015

Scott and I were part of the same surf tribe in our late teens, which made us brothers for life whether we stayed in touch or not. My heart goes out to his family.

Ricardo Felix

January 15, 2015

My name is Ricardo Felix I knew Scott for 20 years He was my Boss and a very good friend he was my hero on many ways great person great father great husband great boss he will be miss at sony studios

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