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Scott Rome Obituary
Scott lived his life serving others and was an avid cook, musician, amateur historian, trivia buff and storyteller. He was a longtime employee of the La. Dept of Corrections, Probation and Parole where he recently retired. He will be remembered with a Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Church, 530 Ave A, Westwego, LA at 10 a.m. Saturday August 19th immediately followed by a Celebration of Life at The William D. White House, 209 Lafayette St., Gretna, La. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the American Cancer Society or Notre Dame Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Scott Rome
Rick Weidenhaft
August 10, 2020
I really do miss Scott and his acerbic observations on life. I can only imagine what he would say about our present state of affairs. Rick W
Vincent Fabro
February 19, 2019
This man's character was second to none. He was my parole officer when I was a 18 year old parolee. He treated me like I was his son. He inspired me to just do the right thing. Long story short.... after my troubled early adulthood I managed to end up a successful business owner and husband and father of four beautiful children. This man was a gift from God.
Brenda Landry
September 3, 2017
Dawn,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was shocked last week when you handed me his memory prayer. I just wish I could have taken the time to give you a hug. You and Evan are in my prayers.
May you rest in peace Scott.
Brenda Landry
Nathan Brown
August 21, 2017
Goodbye my friend. It feels as though I've lost a part of my family. I'll always cherish the time we had together and smile whenever I think of you and your many talents and constant shenanigans.
Jackie Maduzia
August 19, 2017
Dawn we are so sorry for your loss. Know that we are praying for you and Evan.
Jackie, Johnny, and Brenda Maduzia
Rick Weidenhaft
August 18, 2017
Goodbye Scott. You were a good partner. I always knew you had my 6. Thanks Gator
Michelle Mccrea
August 18, 2017
Dawn, I am so sorry for your painful loss. May God be with you and give you comfort and strength.
August 18, 2017
I grew up in as we used to call it pecan grove. Scott was about 3 yrs older than i and way back then i used to think to myself hes got his act together he and barry were the good guys of the neighborhood. I remember a friend of my grandmothers car got stuck in a deep rut and the back wheel of the car was stuck deep in the hole and who comes walking by scott i think he was walking back home from his cousins house who lived a ways down our street scott was walking with a jar of pickled mirlitons he put the jar down and helped me free the ladys car typical scott rome that was the last i saw scott as a young man. He moved on and left pecan grove . gone to soon RIP Lee Punch 9 mile pt la AkA PECAN GROVE
Don J Smith
August 16, 2017
"Eat that Popeyes chicken boyyy". I can still hear him saying that. Had some good laughs because of Scott. May you rest inpeace. You will be missed Scott.
Aimee Dawley
August 16, 2017
Barry you had a special Wonderful Life of love with your brother. So many wonderful memories of your times together! ...and he loved you for taking care of him in his time of need this past year. God blessed you both. The hard part is being left behind. I understand the pain. He was special and the proof is in how much he is missed.
Paul Mandella
August 15, 2017
My condolences to the Rome family. Although I never had an opportunity to meet Scott, I work with his son Evan. I am sure Scott was a special man because his son sure is. As the old saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree.
Andree Normand
August 15, 2017
Dawn, I am so sorry to hear of Scott's passing. Please accept my sincere condolences. You and Evan are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 14, 2017
I had the privilege of working with Scott many years ago. He was definitely one of the good guys. Always had a smile and loved joking around. Condolences to his family during this time.
Karmen Williams
August 14, 2017
My prayers are with Scott's family and friends. I could always count on him to bring the turkey or ham for our holiday dinner at P&P-JPD. He will definitely be missed.
Angel Cooper
August 14, 2017
My sincerest sympathy to the Rome family. I had the pleasure of working with Scott for many years. He was truly one of a kind. He will be missed.
Jeff Donnow
August 14, 2017
Dawn,I'm sorrry for your loss. Scott was a good friend. My prayers are with you as you move forward in your life. God bless you and your family.
Karen and Warren Perrin
August 14, 2017
Sending many prayers and thoughts to this beloved family.
Melissa Hebert
August 14, 2017
Dawn, I'm so sorry for you and your family's loss. Scott was a truly unique and awesome person! I so enjoyed my time working with him at JPD and getting to hear his stories and "comedy routines". Scott truly made his mark in life, and I will always be thankful for getting to be his friend! Melissa Hebert
August 13, 2017
My sincerest sympathy to The entire Rome families .
Theresa Montagino Rodrigue
Nancy and Richard Buckheister
August 13, 2017
Dawn, Richard and I are so sorry to read of Scott's passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May Scott rest in peace.
John Porter
August 13, 2017
Scott was our scout leader. Those two short words Scout Leader doesnt do justice to all what he was to all of us. Scott was Troop Leader of Boy Scout Troop 196 in Westwego. Our troop was so different from any other troop as he never turned anyone away. There was no one too troubled for Scott to mentor and help guide through life. We were certainly not a wealthy troop in the monetary sense yet we were the richest troop because we had a scout leader who taught us lessons no one else could have and was truly a mentor for all of us. Most of us came from families that were poor. The incredible thing is that although we didnt have much money that never stopped us from doing anything. We attended summer camp every year and even attended a National Jamboree. Many of us achieved Eagle Scout - all because we followed our mentor who was also an Eagle Scout. When we attended council events we were always that troop - and to some it was meant in a condescending way but to us it was our calling and meant we worked harder and achieved more than any other troop. We didnt all have uniforms but we had pride and we were a troop - a family.
Scott had a remarkable humor and he always defended his troop of what some might call mis-fits. At the Jamboree two events stand out that show what type of person Scott was. The first was a competition that was unable to solve - it was an event where the organizer made an error. Scott was not going to let his boys lose an event that could not be won - and out of respect of posting this, I wont quote all the dialog but it was colorful. And Scott would not back down and the event was thrown out. We won that Jamboree - nearly every event except that one. The next event was Scotts solution to the request that we all be in uniform. See every troop would show up with there troop flag and in full uniform. Well many of our troop didnt have uniforms so Scott decided that we would all be in some uniform - those that had uniform wore it and those that didnt wore Ninja Suits. Crazy as that sounds, that was our mascot/nickname and so we marched into the campfire with our Ninja Flag and all in uniform. I can still remember the smirk on Scotts face as we approached the campfire. I would guess that was one of the many proud memories he had of us.
Another amazing thing Scott did was when he got the idea that we should all go to Disney World! That was not at all possible - none of our families could afford that type of trip. Well Scott would never let anything get in the way of his troop doing anything. He made the plans and then pushed us through countless fundraisers from selling candy, carwashes, cutting grass and delivering flyers. Through his dream and never giving up we went to Disney world several times.
See nothing was ever too big of an obstacle for us with Scott as our leader. Scott was a man with a huge heart, an even bigger sense of humor and love for everyone. He is a huge part of who I am today - from my work ethic, my will to face obstacles and my strong empathy for others. Scott you gave us more than anyone could of ever asked for. Scott you were our leader, our mentor and our friend. My heart is broken that you have left us but I know you will be guiding us from above and looking over all of us. My tears are competing with laughter as you were always larger than life. So I know you are already cutting up there in heaven! Rest in Peace my friend - thanks for giving this world more than any of could ever hope to give. Farewell my Friend!
August 13, 2017
Miss Gail and Family I am so sorry for your loss. I know you will truly mis him. Rosalie Totaro
Rick Ellis
August 12, 2017
Scott was a wonderful guy and a loyal friend. He was extremely talented, and had a terrific sense of humor. He was as tough as a hob nail boot, but he had a soft heart when it came to children. People often say someone who passed away was unique, but in Scott's case it is undeniably true. He had a personality that was larger than life. Goodbye old buddy, you will be sorely missed.Rick Ellis
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