Being Brother Russ' Pastor and friend, it is a pleasure to read the loving comments left by family and friends.  I treasured the Brother's friendship and his service as deacon, but more than anything, I loved his love for his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  
And though the last few months were tough on him and the family, he never lost his faith.  When I spoke with him about his diagnosis and his soon-to-begin treatment, his response was If the treatments work, I'm blessed.  If they don't work, I'll be with Jesus, and I'm blessed.   
This is a wonderful testimony to all.  
2 Corinthians 5:8 (KJV)  We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

We will miss you dearly, but we are grateful for the time we shared and the memories you have left with us.  Your legacy lives on in the family you loved, the lives you touched, and the example you set.

One last time, thank you for your service.  As a Vietnam veteran, you served our country with honor.  You were also a man of faith, strength, and quiet dedication.  Your faithful example and devotion to the Lord will be remembered with love and gratitude.

Rest in peace, Uncle Russ.  Your work here is done, but your love and influence will remain with us always.

Love,
The Marsh Family

Russ and I were classmates at SPN (Saint Philip Neri) back in Detroit. We were in the graduating class of 1967. We were also fellow Vietnam Veterans. And although we did not hang out together much outside of class, during those school years, we connected many years later at Class Reunions and social events and always had good conversations about our families , friends,  jobs and our time in the military. He was a good man and he loved God, country and his family and he has left a great legacy that anyone would be proud of. So I offer my sincere condolences to his family.  And to Russ, rest easy my brother in the hands of the Lord.

Video/Audio - Russ & Family singing Amazing Grace & In The Garden at Grandma Marsh's service 4/23/2026.

Pam and Family,

Of the many fond memories of our SPN Days Russ will always hold a special place in my heart. From football practice, to homecoming floats to Friday evening cruises drinking what we shouldn’t have been! So many laughs. I cannot imagine anyone ever meeting Russ and not immediately liking him. Such a CLASS ACT! With Russ’s proclaimed love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ I know he is in such a better place. Rest in peace old friend. ❤️

From your  Saint Philip Neri Detroit 1967 classmates, 2017, 50 year reunion, we all are blessed to have spent time with Russ from our developmental years, through adulthood. Too many enduring, wonderful memories to list, but we will all be together as immortal souls.

Such a sweet guy. Knowing him in high school, as the most popular guy in my class,  I saw Russ grow as years passed as he spoke so kindly about past classmates and the memories we all held. He understood the value of our classes’ close kinship, and he was such a valuable member of past positive memories. 
We are less of a class without Russ, but his presence is permanent and he will never be forgotten. We are all better people for knowing him.  RIP, Russ, we will never forget you.

"The 3 V's" - Celebrating son Eric's 50th birthday in Bay Village, OH. 
Russell Vincent Scott
River Vincent Gearig
Eric Vincent Scott

All named after Vincenzo Vali.

Nonno and River, Basil and Oscar in Durango, CO

Nonno & grandson River playing banana gram in Lake Leelanau, MI summer of 2025

Nonno and Grandson Oscar, in Pleasant Ridge, MI

Nonno and Grandson Oscar, In Durango, CO 2019

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Russell Vincent Scott

June 12, 1949 – October 17, 2026

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