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Scott was a free spirit that loved to travel and made friends wherever he went. He was loved by so many.
Scott is survived by a sister, Wendy (Patrick) Grogan of Hackettstown and their children, Michael, Alexis & Dylan. Half-sister, Shannon (Martin) LaPorte and their daughter Ashley Wright. In addition, Scott will be dearly missed by several Aunts, Uncles, cousins and a multitude of friends. Having a deep love for animals, he will be greatly missed by his four legged companion "Andy Boy" and the late "Luna".
Visitation for Scott will take place on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Private interment will take place at the Hackettstown Union Cemetery at the family's convenience.
Online condolences may be sent to the family www.cochranfuneral.com.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942, www.stjude.org, as Scott loved being Santa on Christmas and visiting all the children in the hospital to hand out gifts. He loved all children.
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