Wayne Scott

Wayne T. Scott, age 60 of North Haledon, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.

It would be an understatement to say that Wayne had a dynamic and magnetic personality. He commanded every room he entered, made friends everywhere he went, and was known for his bear hug greeting and huge smile.

He grew up at Hilltop Farm in Wayne with his 7 siblings, which likely contributed to the oversized personality that everyone knew and loved.  He was very close with his mom, Betty, more affectionately known as Binga.  One of his favorite memories was Christmas at his childhood home, where the entire family would pile into the greenhouse with all of the presents. Binga is an amazing cook which shaped Wayne’s love and high expectations for food.

In high school, he was known as everyone’s friend.  He played football and enjoyed skateboarding.  He loved skiing and even spent a few years in Colorado as a ski bum, perfecting his backcountry skiing skills. He eventually moved back to New Jersey and started a family. Wayne’s outgoing personality carried him through the Atlantic City nightlife industry and later helped him develop a successful career in Real Estate with Preakness Realty.

Wayne hosted some of the best parties and cookouts and was known as the master griller.  4th of July was always a huge deal and his fireworks display was often better than the local municipality fireworks, except Wayne would forgo all those tedious safety measures. Thankfully he made friends with the neighbors who joined in on the fun. He was always very proud of his home and was meticulous with the landscaping.  He had many hobbies.  He golfed, enjoyed eating out, smoking cigars, competing in shark fishing tournaments, and making homemade wine with the neighbors. Wayne especially enjoyed his years as the Scoutmaster of Troop 170 in North Haledon where his son, Christian, went through the ranks.  He was an amazing and supportive cheer dad to Nicole.  No matter where he was, or what he was doing, Wayne had a good time and so did everyone else with him!

Wayne is survived by his two children; Christian Scott of Ventnor, NJ, Nicole Ver Hage and her husband Ryan of Oradell, his mother Elizabeth “Betty” Scott of Harrisburg, NC, his seven siblings; Glenn Scott and his wife Janine of Wayne, Barbara Wichot and her husband Greg of Wayne, Donna Marie Marchesin and her husband Brad of New York, William Scott of Kentucky, Elizabeth Brady of Lincoln Park, Christopher Scott of N. Carolina, and Victoria Scott of N. Carolina, and his many nieces an nephews..