William Alan Scott, age 76, of Hackettstown died Thursday, December 5, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

William was born October 6, 1943 to the late Peter and Gladys Scott at Adelphi Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.

 

Bill served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War attaining the rank of Sergeant and served within the Tactical Air Control (TAC) security forces.

He went on to graduate from Manhattan College with a B.S. in business and graduated from Fordham University with a Master's in business administration.

Bill started and successfully ran his accounting firm, William Allan Scott, CPA. for more than 40 years.

 

He was an avid lover of all genres of music old and new. He was a talented musician and loved playing guitar and rhythm bass.  He (and his brother Peter) were 2 of the Kingsmen in the "Johnny Rodia and the Kingsmen" band that toured the tri-state area in the 1960's.

 

Bill was a passionate outdoorsman and loved wildlife. His greatest passion was fishing and loved to fish whenever he could. Owning multiple Ranger boats throughout his life,

he was always up for an outdoor adventure with his fishing buddies and the various fishing clubs he belonged to. His adventures took him throughout the North East always searching

for that "one perfect lake". Bill's other passion was long range shooting. A lifetime member of the NRA and a licensed Range Safety Officer, he frequently taught long range shooting classes or competed in competitions.

 

Bill is survived by his wife, Janet and two sons, Michael Scott and his life partner Barbara Matloff and her children Adam and Breanne Matloff, his son Justin Scott and his brother Peter Scott.

 

A memorial gathering will take place from 3-6pm on Sunday, December 15th with Military Honors at the Cochran Funeral Home 905 Street Hackettstown, NJ.

 

Cremation is private with entombment of cremains at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Please leave an online condolence at www.cochranfuneral.com

Pete Gluszek

#10

December 17th, 2019 12:47 pm

Dear Scott Family, I wanted to express my deepest condolences for the passing of Bill. I had the pleasure of knowing Bill through bass fishing. He also handled my tax matters in recent years. Bill loved talking fishing. Even when he was feeling bad, he had great enthusiasm when we talked bass fishing. I was honored to know him and will miss him dearly. Sincerely, Pete Gluszek

Adrienne Vendrella

#9

December 15th, 2019 3:02 pm

We are so sorry that Uncle Billy is gone. We will miss him! He was a really good man. He gave really good hugs and was so generous. I will miss his laugh. One thing I will say is that he loved his family and will be missed so much. I am so thankful that he is not suffering anymore and is at rest. We love you all and you are in our prayers. With deepest sympathy, your niece Adrienne and family

Dennis Cumiskey

#8

December 15th, 2019 2:22 pm

Bill was a along time friend and my accountant. We were in the Weekenders and Predator bass club together for many years and shared a great love of the sport. So many "stories" we recalled of the ones we caught and the ones that got away. He was a keeper. Miss you buddy....tight lines forever.

NATALIE & Joseph SMITH

#7

December 15th, 2019 12:57 pm

William A. Scott, Our Uncle Bill, he was greatest man we loved and ever known. He was great person, friend, father, husband, uncle, second father, brother in law, brother, businessman and accountant, Military Veteran of U. S. Air Force and advocate Sports person especially loved his,fishing and his hockey NJ Devils. Uncle Bill you were the person that always motivate, inspire, provided wisdom and great knowledge, but most all what we will all miss about you your loved, compassion,and your laugh and good and fun times we had together and with our families. Two best memories I will never forget the,fishing trip to Pa house, with you , Aunt Janet, Michael and Justin and the other was being in Joseph and I being in wedding which meant world to us. Thank you for being great uncle, second father and our accountant and always being there for everybody.. You will now be with your brother in law our dad Don Sr, drinking coffee, laughing, joking,and talking about great music. You will be deeply missed. God bless! Our hearts, thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathanies are with Aunt Janet, Michael, and and Justin. Love always your niece Natalie and nephew Joseph

Fanny L Spinardi

#6

December 12th, 2019 2:20 pm

Bill! what can I say about a man. Who has been a brother in law to me for over 50 years we go way back . Bill was a man of many Hats, A Loving Husband,Father, Brother, Son, Accountant, Fisherman, Musician ,Brother in Law and a friend. He was Kind , Loving, Generous and Funny. We had so many good times together ,going to Bay Ridge Night Club, in Brooklyn to have good food .Listen to the Bands and dance. Or sometimes we would all go just to be by the bay to watch fisherman fish or the boats coming and going. Bill I am Saying good by To A man I truly ,miss and loved dearly for you were not just a brother in law to me, but the brother I never had and truly my friend As you go to other side. rest in peace and watch over your loving wife Janet And Sons Michael and Justin Loving you And Missing you Your Sister in Law Fanny L Spinardi. God Bless.

Rose Gillen

#5

December 10th, 2019 4:29 pm

We met 35 years ago you were a great accountant to Vortex and for me our friendship grew as years flew by us lots of laughs personal conversations will never be forgotten. Rest in peace and keep fishing my friend With Love... Rose

Edna strasser

#4

December 10th, 2019 10:53 am

Bill was our accountant ,always admired for his upbeat positive out look,we will miss him.a good man and friend,Edna strasser

Roxanne Gioseffi

#3

December 9th, 2019 4:51 pm

I was deeply saddened to hear about Bill. . Although Bill served as our accountant for many years, he was a wonderful friend. I will always remember our many conversations, sharing stories of family, work and life, usually ending in laughter. May his family find comfort in happy memories, and know that he had touched the lives of many Rest in Peace Bill.

Bob Hastings

#2

December 9th, 2019 4:24 pm

Bill was my accountant and friend for over 40 years. A mentor and confidant. I miss you Bill - Godspeed.

Andrew Hlavac

#1

December 6th, 2019 7:37 pm

Bill was a friend and fishing partner of mine for many years. I fondly recall the times we spent together during our fishing adventures with the North Jersey Hawghunter bass club. It is with great sadness that I hear of his passing. Bill will stay with me as someone who I came to know as a kindred spirit possessed of the same desire to excel at bass fishing, and also a great family man who always put his family first. He is sorely missed.