SCOTT, DOROTHY M. (nee: Riecker)

92, of Bayonne, passed away at home surrounded by her family on February 10, 2017. Dorothy was born on November 1, 1924 in the Bronx, NY, to Frederick and Amelia Riecker. She lived there until 1948 when she married Joseph E. Scott, and moved to Bayonne. Dorothy was employed by New York Bell Telephone Company in Manhattan, Maidenform, Domenico Bus Tours, and Division of Youth and Family Services of Bayonne. She was a past member and president of St. Andrew’s Rosary Society, and was involved with St. Andrew’s school activities while her children attended the school. Dorothy was active with the St. Andrew’s scouting community as a former den mother for the Cub Scouts and troop leader for the Girl Scouts. She was a member of the Holy Family Academy’s Mother’s Club while her daughters attended the school. She is survived by her four children, William J. Scott and his wife Janice, Margaret DiStaulo, Diane Scott, and Doreen Christopher and her husband John (Greek); nine grandchildren, Danielle Kernodle (Tom), Peter DiStaulo, Christopher DiStaulo (Laura), Mark Ciaston Jr., Allison Shelton (Rob), Joey Scott, Kelley Scott, Kevin Scott, and Molly Scott; and three great grandchildren, TJ Kernodle, Violet Ann DiStaulo, and Aubrey Claire Cathcart; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She will also be missed by her constant companions, her dogs, Sparky and Millie. Dorothy was pre-deceased by her husband of 41 years, Officer Joseph E. Scott of the Bayonne Police Department, brother, William Riecker, and son-in-law Peter A. DiStaulo. Funeral arrangements by DZIKOWSKI, PIERCE & LEVIS Funeral Home, 24 E. 19th St.