Founder Of Scotti's Record Shop In Summit Mourned

SUMMIT, NJ — Anthony M. Scotti, Jr. opened a record business that's lasted from vinyl's peak through its modern resurgence. His legacy lives on at Scotti's Record Shop in Summit, which remains open after 65 years.

Scotti died Sept. 4, the record shop said Monday, which was Scotti's birthday. The longtime Green Village resident was 91.

Scotti attended public schools in Morristown, meeting his future wife, Elsie Scotti, while in Morristown High School, according to his obituary. After graduating high school, Scotti enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served during the end of the Korean War. After being discharged from the Navy, Scotti obtained an associate's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

He opened Scotti's Records in 1956, eventually expanding to six locations. The original shop in Summit still operates, with his son, Anthony, running the store.

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In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Scotti's memory to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Toni Scotti’s Team.