Anthony Leighton

Scott, Iii

Chelsea resident, formerly of East Boston and Revere, Anthony L. Scott, III passed away on Tuesday November 1 ^st while receiving supportive care at Courtyard Nursing Care Center in Medford over the past 5 months.  He was 79 years old.  Born in Tonopah, Nevada he was on of four children of Anthony L., Jr., and Rose Marie (Guiliano) Scott.   He grew up in East Boston and attended East Boston High School.

He was married to Florence A. "Sissy" (Hartigan) and have been best friends for nearly 60 years.  Together they raised one daughter and four sons.  Anthony was a longtime East Boston resident, settling for a time in Revere and was living in Chelsea for the past 13 years.

Anthony pursued many various careers in his life, but most enjoyed his last profession as a chauffeur with Fifth Avenue Limousine.  Frequently chauffeuring many well know celebrities, book authors and other notable and interesting people.  He is remembered as an all-around Boston sports fan.

In addition to his parents, Anthony was predeceased by three sons; Anthony L., Scott, IV, Kreg Scott and Shane Scott, and his sister Pamela McGrane.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 58 years, Florence "Sissy" Scott of Chelsea, devoted father of Antonette Jarvis and her husband Robert of Haverhill, and Robert Scott and his wife Beate of Norway.  Cherished grandfather of Nicole Vera, Shana Scott, Kreg Scott, A.J. Scott, Christopher Scott, Michelle Scott, and Julia Scott. And dear brother of Raymond Scott of FL and James Scott of Lowell.

Funeral services were private.