Larry E. Scott
MALONE — Larry E. Scott, 81, passed away at his home on Friday, March 14. Arrangements are under the direction of Frary Funeral Home and Cremation Services Malone.
Larry was born September 29, 1943, to Lester and Lillian Scott in Saratoga Springs, New York. In 1964, Larry joined the U.S. Air Force and served for four years during the Vietnam War. He spent one of those years in Vietnam, where he worked as an essential installer and maintenance worker, flying priority flights throughout the country.
Larry was sensitive to the impact the war had on civilians in Vietnam. He never assembled his weapon while overseas and was proud of his work at an orphanage in Vietnam. He carried a photo of two children from the orphanage in his wallet throughout his life.
After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Larry began a 33-year career with Verizon in Saratoga Springs and later Malone, working a variety of roles from lineman to foreman and retiring in 1999. One of the major highlights of his career was pulling the plug of the Plattsburgh Air Force Base after it was decommissioned.
In June of 2022, at the age of 78, Larry had the honor of participating in the North Country Honor Flight, accompanied by his stepson Craig Bilow, with whom he shared a special bond. He was escorted by a motorcycle brigade from Malone to Plattsburgh and flown to Washington, D.C. for the ceremony.
Larry and his first wife Karen O’Rourke gave birth to a daughter, Carrie, in 1970 in Saratoga Springs.
Larry married Gail (Mumley) Scott in Malone on St. Patrick’s Day in 1990, and they spent 14 years living in Florida before returning to Malone to be close to their family and grandchildren.
Larry was active in the Malone community as proud member of the Malone Golf Club, Elks Lodge, American Legion and Amvets. He also volunteered with the BackPack Program for years, providing meals to children in need throughout Malone.
A passionate golfer with above average skill, Larry won the Member-Guest tournament in 2005. He was a regular with the Saturday Morning Gang, where the 19th hole was always the most important part of the game. One fateful day, he shot a hole-in-one on six east and recalled buying the clubhouse drinks.Larry cherished spending time with his wife and family, especially watching his grandchildren, who called him Popop, play sports. He also valued his close friendships, inspiring joy and laughter with his quick wit, smile and endless stories. His favorite pastimes included crafting Manhattans, boating on the Saint Lawrence River, celebrating St. Patrick’s Day –– also his wedding anniversary — and meticulously caring for his lawn, as well as those of his family and neighbors.
Larry was predeceased by his daughter, Carrie, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 40, as well as his parents and brother Lyle E. Scott.
He is survived by his wife Gail, of 35 years; stepson Craig (Jennifer) Bilow of Malone and stepdaughter Tara (Robert) Nolan of Syracuse; as well as 11 cherished grandchildren: Patrick, William, Grace and Marc Bilow; Thomas, Mary, Katherine, Jonathan and Maggie Nolan; and Aubrey and Isaiah Ortiz. He is fondly remembered by his first wife Karen of Clifton Park, with whom he remained friends.
Larry’s funeral service will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery in Saratoga Springs on May 23 at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life in the summer of 2025.
Online condolences may be made at www.fraryfuneralhome.com
