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Scott Leighton Obituary

LEIGHTON - Scott A., 35, died on August 4, 2009. He was born in Huntington, NY and grew up in Northport, NY. He lived in Denville, NJ for 8 years before moving to Ledgewood, NJ last year. In 1999, he earned his Master's Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University and did his undergraduate studies at SUNY Oswego. Mr. Leighton was a Director of Human Resources Information Systems at the Avis Budget Group in Parsippany, NJ. He is survived by his wife Lauren (Orsini) of 5 years, son Logan Quinn Leighton, parents Kathy and Douglas Leighton and brother Patrick Leighton of Northport, NY. A Memorial Service will be held for him on Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 12 noon at St. Paul's Methodist Church, Main Street, Northport, NY. Arrangements are by the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main St., Succasunna, NJ (973-584-7264). Donations may be made in his name to standup2cancer.org.

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 7, 2009.

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Mark Wandersee

November 9, 2010

Scott - It's 1:37 according to the clock on my computer and, as always, that number reminds me of you and other dear friends. You're still missed and always will be.
Love,

Chris & Jen Alegria

August 10, 2009

My wife and I were so sorry to have learned the news. We only met you guys briefly during the sale of the house in Ledgewood. Lauren, our sympathy to you and your family.

K Gilligan

August 9, 2009

I worked at the restaurant where Scott’s family celebrated his life and mourned his death. I have worked at Napper Tandy’s a long time and have served drinks to many funerals goers, and yet have never seen and felt so much love from so many people.
He must have been an amazing person. Obviously, you were all lucky to have him in your lives.
God Bless.

Jeannette Kruk

August 8, 2009

Scott was one of those rare co-workers for whom nothing was ever too much trouble. I worked with him at Avis in Garden City, and when I moved to Australia to work with Avis I would call on Scott whenever I needed something even though I knew it wasn't his area. He never let me down. He was a terrific guy. My condolences to Lauren and his family.

Michelle Vardaro Brown

August 7, 2009

Scott will be sadly missed, but his gestures of caring, goodwill, and kindness will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies.

Frank Courten

August 7, 2009

Scott was in my Spanish class; Provided some much needed comic relief in that class! Senora Clarke was our teacher. So sad to hear...Deepest sympathies and prayers to you all...Member of the Class of '91

August 7, 2009

My sincere condolences to the family. Scott and I worked together in Garden City, he will be missed. (Patricia Suda, Punta Gorda, Florida)

C. Petersen

August 7, 2009

Scott and I worked together at Avis Budget Group. Scott was an amazing person and although he has left this world he has left it a better place because he was in it. He has touched so many people in his life and even in his passing his strength and determination to fight with all he had was an inspiration. My deepest sympathies go out to his family and most of all to Lauren and Logan. My thoughts and prayers will be with them in the passing days as they cope with their loss and struggle to find peace in their hearts.

Jennifer Howlin

August 7, 2009

My deepest sympathies to Lauren, Logan and the rest of the Leighton family. I am so sorry for your loss. Scott will be missed.

Lilly Graca

August 7, 2009

My sincere condolences to Lauren and the family. Lilly Graca

Michael Miecznikoski

August 7, 2009

Scott and I worked together at Cendant. He was a wonderful person.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.

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