John Scott Ahearn

7/29/1959 - 9/19/2024

Pawcatuck - John "Scott" Ahearn, died suddenly, and unexpectedly Sept. 19, 2024. He was 65 years old. Scott was born July 29, 1959, at Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk. He was the son of Richard L. and Rita Y. Ahearn.

Scott grew up in New Canaan, with his brothers, Dick and Michael and sisters, Rita Lynn and Tara. He attended New Canaan public schools and graduated in 1978. While in high school, he excelled at lacrosse, wrestling, and hockey and played varsity sports for New Canaan from his sophomore year on. After graduating from New Canaan, Scott enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with distinction from 1978 to 1982. He was assigned to the USS Midway Carrier group where he served aboard the USS Parsons in a support role. During his time in the Navy, he traveled all over the Pacific and Southeast Asia, with his final tour being in the Persian Gulf during the Iran Hostage Crisis aboard the USS Knox. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1982.

Upon discharge from the Navy, Scott joined the family Construction firms Ahearn Holtzman, Inc./Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration in Port Chester, N.Y. He had an exceptional career there managing many construction projects throughout the metropolitan New York area, with one of his favorites being The Bronx Zoo. He retired in July 2022, and looked forward to pursuing his many interests.

Scott was an avid sailor, boater and fisherman who spent most of his time on the waters off Watch Hill, R.I. He was a long-time member of the Watch Hill Yacht Club which is where he learned to sail as a child. He was "Uncle Scott" to his many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and was the "king" of the many nerf gun battles over the years. He was the "chill uncle." He was also the one who taught them all to fish and love the water. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, pickleball, golf, practical jokes, gardening (no weeding), the beach, fireworks and his family and friends. He was loved by all who ever knew him and will be fondly remembered for his joyous: "Whooo Hooo!"

Scott is survived by the love of his life, Cheryl Patton; his daughter Nadeije of Pawcatuck; son John James of Savannah, Ga.; his grandchildren, Harper and River Madeira, and Ruby and Ramona Ahearn. He is also survived by his brother Richard from Stonington; brother Michael of Austin, Texas; sister Rita Keenan of Austin, Texas; sister Tara Moore of Pawcatuck; and many nephews, nieces, grandnephews and nieces in Connecticut, New York, Maryland, North Carolina and Texas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place o at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at St Michaels the Archangel Church in Pawcatuck. A Celebration of Life will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, kindly make donations to: St. Michael's School, 131 West Broad Street, Pawcatuck, CT. 06379.