Michael Christopher Scott Sr.

April 24, 1957 - March 2, 2020

Michael Christopher Scott, Sr., 62, unexpectedly passed away at home on March 2, 2020. Michael was born to Sam and Catherine Scott in Camden, NJ in 1957. After graduating from Lower Merion High School in 1976, he enlisted in the US Army stationed in Germany as a PFC Medic. He was honorably discharged in 1979, and awarded the Good Conduct Medal, as well as a marksman sharpshooter First Award. Upon his return he graduated from Atlantic Community College with an AS in nursing. He started his career at Burdette Tomlin Memorial Hospital in Cape May Courthouse, NJ. After relocating to Charleston, SC he worked in the operating room at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center as a registered nurse for 26 years. Michael retired in 2019. He is survived by his wife Michelle Shanahan Scott, former wife Patti Dever, sons Michael Scott, Jr. (Jaimee), Brian Solari (Tiffany), Ryan Shanahan (Nell), Michael Shanahan (Courtney Trosin), and Kevin Shanahan (Morgan Cantlin); beloved grandchildren Miles Solari, Maxx Solari, Briggs Solari, Bates Scott, Bradley Rodriguez, and Beryn Scott; father, mother, sisters Marguerite Daisy Scott (Jerry Shine), Marina Bombard (Scott), nephews Nick Bombard and Zeke Shine, niece Rae Wilson, and several aunts, uncle, and cousins; mother-in-law Joanna Duclos, sister-in-law Deanne Duclos, and brothers-in-law Jeff Duclos and David Duclos (Carin). Michael is predeceased by daughters Michelle and Samantha Scott. Michael led an astonishingly full life. In the aftermath of his passing, hundreds of people have expressed their love of and delight in him, just as he loved and delighted in life. He lit up a room. As one friend wrote, “Every day was better with Michael in it.” His enthusiasm was a force of nature. He loved tennis, golf, fishing, the beach, his and Michelle’s dogs, Eagles football, the Mummers Parade, panzerotti, yard sales, impulse DIY projects, model trains (lately), and above all, being with family and friends. He loved people and connected with everyone; it was hard to resist his infectious humor and big heart. He will be sorely missed. Burial will be private. Donations can be made to a veterans’ organization of your choice.