"He wore many hats in his lifetime, and for each one he did what was required and more," said Thomas Scott, son of Edward C. Scott Jr.

Edward C. Scott Jr. died June 26, 2004 from complications of diabetes. He was 81 years old.

Mr. Scott was born on November 11,1922 in Brooklyn, New York to Edward C. and Rosetta (Kuhner) Scott Sr. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II from 1942 to 1946 where he earned the Good Conduct Medal.

His career was spent in law enforcement working for the New York City Police Department. He retired, as a sergeant, in 1964 from the 114th precinct.

Mr. Scott’s most important role was as a dedicated husband and father, working hard to improve his family’s life. "He gave his love, his guidance and his example to both his children and grandchildren," said his son.

As a well-respected member of his church at the St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, Mr. Scott devoted much of his time there as a volunteer. He delivered meals to the less fortunate, worked in the thrift shop, the parish outreach, was a member of the seniors club, and an usher for 30 years.

"He was a good man and he will be missed," said a spokeswoman for Rev. Pastor Father Richard Stelter.

Mr. Scott was a Cross and Shell recipient and a CYO volunteer. He was also a member of Amityville Post 1015 American Legion and a member of the Amityville Knights of Columbus.

After his retirement from the police department, Mr. Scott worked for Aetna as an insurance investigator. He was assigned to investigate fraudulent insurance claims and he created a one-man bureau known as the Special Investigations Unit. As a result, every insurance company has a Special Investigation Unit to combat insurance fraud, said his family.

Mr. Scott enjoyed spending time with his wife Alice. The couple were married for 58 years. He loved boating and gardening and volunteered as a member of the Amityville School Board and as the Chairman of the Blood Bank Program.

"Ed Scott was a true gentlemen, who worked hard for the Amityville Community," said Amityville Village Justice, Debra Urbano who served on the school board with Mr. Scott. "Long past the age that many others would have chosen to let others carry the torch, Ed was still working hard for all of us."

Hal Schad, who also served on the school board with Mr. Scott and considered him a friend, described him as a man committed to strong ideals. "He was a model American, committed to his family and his community and steadfast in his beliefs." Schad added, "He was serious about everything, he did but he had a real sense of humor and wit."

According to his wife, Mr. Scott had been hospitalized six times over the past 18 months, battling his illness. "He was a beautiful man and a very good person," she said. "Many people came to his wake."

In addition to his wife Alice, and his son Thomas, Mr. Scott is also survived by his son Brian and his wife Ginny of Amityville, his daughter Maureen Bernstein and her husband Arnie, his twin sister Marion Lynch and sister Joan Panchak, He is also survived by his six grandchildren Brennen and Shannon Scott, Melissa Kreuder, Michael Hoye, and Gina and Brian Daniel Scott. His son Edward C. Scott, III predeceased him.

Father Richard Stelter of the St. Martin of Tours R.C. Church conducted a prayer service at the funeral home on the evening of June 28 preceded by a K of C service. Father Stelter, pastor, officiated at a mass celebrating the life of Edward C. Scott by the Consolation Ministry and members of Mr. Scott’s family. Following the mass, a police escort was provided by the Amityville Police department and the State Police to Long Island National Cemetery in Pinelawn, where Mr. Scott was interred with military honors.

"Ed’s passing brings to mind a quote by William Wordsworth, ‘That the best portion of a good man’s life, is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and of love,’" said Judge Urbano. She added, "Amityville will miss Ed Scott."