Introduction
Edward Y. Scott
EDWARD Y. SCOTT was born in Camden, New Jersey on October 12, 1903 to Charles W. and Elizabeth A. Scott. The Scotts had moved to 29 Marlton Avenue prior to the annexation of Stockton Township. Edward Scott would remain at that address into the early 1920s. Charles Scott worked as a paperhanger and later as a collector for one of the telephone companies. The family also included an older sister, Jennie Scott.
By 1914 Charles Scott had passed away. His widow Elizabeth remarried by the end of 1919. Edward Scott is listed in the 1920 Census with his mother Elizabeth and step-father Charles Greenwald. Mr. Greenwald then worked as a watchman at a factory.
The 1924 City Directory states that Edward Y. Scott was living at 2215 Federal Street and working as an electrician.
Edward Scott married Ruth McKay around 1927. A daughter, Margaret was born soon afterwards. When the census was taken in 1930 the Scotts were still living at 29 Boyd Street in East Camden, as was his step-father Charles Greenwald. Edward Scott was then working as an electrician with a radio company.
Edward Scott joined the Camden Fire Department on November 17, 1938. He and his family were then living at then-new Westfield Acres public housing project. By 1947 he and his family had moved to 410 Rand Street in East Camden, where they lived through the fall of 1969. Edward Y. Scott retired from the Camden Fire Department after 27 years of service on February 1, 1965. The Scotts had left Rand Street by the fall of the following year.
Last a resident of Marlton, New Jersey, Edward Scott passed away on July 12, 2003, survived by his daughter, Mrs. Margaret Hibbert, his brother, Carl Greenwald, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
(news brief — Edward Y. Scott appointed fireman)
Camden Courier-Post —
Mrs. Kobus also announced the appointment of two new members to the Department of Public Safety to fill vacancies, both to take effect Monday. Charles S. Lawyer, of 1175 North Thirty-fifth street, is made a patrolman to replace Patrolman Nicholas DiNicuolo, who was pensioned, while Edward Y. Scott, of Apartment 65, Westfield Acres, becomes a fireman in place of Tenny Hutchinson, who was discharged after being convicted of unbecoming conduct by the fire trial board.
Mrs. Kobus also announced the appointment of two new members to the Department of Public Safety to fill vacancies, both to take effect Monday. Charles S. Lawyer, of 1175 North Thirty-fifth street, is made a patrolman to replace Patrolman Nicholas DiNicuolo, who was pensioned, while Edward Y. Scott, of Apartment 65, Westfield Acres, becomes a fireman in place of Tenny Hutchinson, who was discharged after being convicted of unbecoming conduct by the fire trial board.
First Annual Retirement Dinner
City of Camden Fire Department —
EDWARD Y. SCOTT
Entered Department November 17, 1938
Retired February 1, 1965
27 Years Service
Program
Toastmaster CHARLES B. GINDELE Captain Philadelphia Fire Department
Guest Speakers HON. WILLIAM T. CAHILL U. S. Congressman
HON. ALFRED R. PIERCE Mayor, City of Camden
KEITH KAUFFMAN Director of Public Safety
EDWARD V. MICHALAK Chief, Division of Fire
Chaplain REV. W. A. GWYNNE Volunteers of America
In Memoriam E. R. MacDOWELL Chief of Department
HOWARD W. WAYS #8 Engine Company
There is no death! The stars go down To rise upon some other shore, And bright in Heaven’s jeweled crown, They shine forevermore.
And ever near us, though unseen, The dear, immortal spirits tread— For all the boundless universe Is Life—there are no dead!
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Thanks!
This program made possible through the generous donations of:
AMERICAN LA FRANCE CO. ARTHUR C. CASKEY 189 Lawnside Ave., Collingswood, N. J. 858-0085
LOUIS PORTER CO.
NAT ALEXANDER CO.
Firemen’s Prayer By JAMES J. METCALFE
When I am called to duty, God . . . Wherever flames may rage . . . Give me the strength to save some life . . . Whatever be its age . . . Help me embrace a little child . . . Before it is too late . . . Or save an older person from . . . The horror of that fate . . . Enable me to be alert . . . And hear the weakest shout . . . And quickly and efficiently . . . To put the fire out . . . I want to fill my calling and . . . To give the best in me . . . To guard my every neighbor and . . . Protect his property . . . And if according to Your will . . . I have to lose my life . . . Please bless with Your protecting hand . . . My children and my wife.
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First Annual RETIREMENT DINNER
CITY OF CAMDEN FIRE DEPARTMENT
TUESDAY MAY 3, 1966 6:30 P. M.
SCHILLIG’S BLACK HORSE FARMS MT. EPHRAIM
Sponsored by CAMDEN FIRE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
GEORGE L. BOONE, Captain Entered Department December 22, 1930 Promoted to Captain April 8, 1948 Retired December 1, 1965 35 Years of Service
ISAAC MUNS Entered Department April 12, 1956 Retired October 1, 1965 9 Years Service
JOHN C. VOLL Entered Department January 15, 1925 Retired December 1, 1965 40 Years Service
JOHN T. CLEMMENS Entered Department September 10, 1941 Retired January 1, 1965 25 Years Service
HARRISON B. PIKE Entered Department May 29, 1924 Retired August 1, 1965 41 Years Service
ALBERT A. WELLER, Captain Entered Department November 21, 1938 Promoted to Captain June 16, 1951 Retired May 1, 1965 27 Years Service
AUSTIN E. MARKS, District Chief Entered Department November 25, 1938 Promoted to Captain April 8, 1948 Promoted to District Chief November 1, 1953 Retired August 1, 1965 27 Years Service
EDWARD Y. SCOTT Entered Department November 17, 1938 Retired February 1, 1965 27 Years Service
JOHN W. YATES Entered Department February 1, 1930 Retired May 1, 1965 35 Years Service
Obituary
Camden Courier-Post —
SCOTT, EDWARD Y. On July 12, 2003, of Marlton, NJ, formerly of East Camden. Husband of the late Ruth (nee McKay). Loving father of Margaret Hibbert of Marlton, NJ. Brother of Carl Greenwald of Vacaville, CA. Also survived by his grandchildren, Glenn Hall and his wife Susan and Stacie Manganaro and her husband Robert; and 3 great grandchildren: Jennifer Manganaro, Lindsay Hall and Alyssa Manganaro.
Mr. Scott worked for the Camden City Fire Department for 26 years as a Fireman and Chief’s Aide.
Relatives and friends are invited to the viewing on Tuesday from 10:00–11:00 AM at the BRADLEY FUNERAL HOME, Rt. 73 & Evesham Rd., Marlton, NJ. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment in Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Edward’s name to: Compassionate Care Hospice, 2202 Chapel Ave., 4th Floor, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002.