Obituary: Edward Scott, Volunteer Firefighter

from the Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home

Edward J. Scott, age 64, of Lake Carmel, NY and formerly Mahopac, NY passed away too soon with his wife, Erin and closest friends by his side on Sunday, October 8, 2023. He was born in Yonkers, NY on September 13, 1959, the son of Richard and Joan (Mulholland) Scott.

Ed graduated from Mahopac High School in 1977. On February 2, 1978 he joined the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department and his passion for service was ignited. Ed reveled in the traditions and comradery of the volunteer fire service. He was initially assigned to Engine Company 1 and later transferred to Engine Company 2 on Buckshollow Road when it was established. Ed served on more committees than can be mentioned, was a friend to countless fire departments that he visited with, not only in the Hudson Valley, but on Long Island and upstate New York as well.

Ed became a life member of Mahopac VFD in 1998. Rising through the ranks, he became Chief of Department in 2000 and 2001, later becoming President in 2004 and served on the Board of Fire Commissioners from 2010-2019 and as its chair from 2017-2019. In the 109 year history of the Mahopac Fire Department, only two other members reached all three top positions of Chief, President and Chairman.

Ed retired this past June from the Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services where he was a dispatcher; Dispatcher 410. He truly lived a life of service, not only to the Mahopac community but to all of Putnam County.

Ed was a diehard NY Mets fan, a NY Giants fan and a great fan of NASCAR auto racing. He enjoyed many trips to the Dover Motor Speedway in Delaware to watch the races with his friends.

In 2006, Eddie married Erin Fitzsimmons, a member of the Lake Carmel Fire Department. In addition to Erin, he is survived by his mother, Joan; brother, Richard and sister, Cathy as well as several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his canine companion, Dora. He was predeceased by his father, Richard and his brother, Daniel.

Visiting will be held on Friday, October 13 from 4-8 pm at Joseph J. Smith Funeral Home. Firematic Services will commence at 7 pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, October 14 at 10 am at Our Lady of the Lake/Mount Carmel Church in Lake Carmel. Private cremation will follow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Ed to the FASNY Fireman’s Home, designate “Operation Small Change”, 125 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson, NY 12534 www.firemenshome.com