Scott M. Wade, 57, Gouverneur, NY unexpectedly left us on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at Gouverneur Hospital with Lori and family by his side.
Scott was born in Alexandria Bay on November 19, 1966, the son of Judith (Hebert) and Gordon Wade II. He graduated from Alexandria Central High School and worked with his gifted hands all his life whether it be in restaurants, bars or construction.
Scott married Lori Pistolesi on September 14, 2001 at St. Cyril Catholic Church in Alexandria Bay with Rev. Thomas Driscoll officiating. A marriage that truly united two families into one.
Scott’s memories will be continuously cherished by his wife Lori, his siblings Michelle Wade, Gordon and Julia Phelps Wade, Julie Wade; his nieces and nephews Jason, Stephanie, Rachel, Shyloh, Laurel, Ian, Rohan and Quinn Jacobs; Alexandra and Regan Wade; Marisa Ely; Crystal and Justin (Katie) Salter; Brianna (Dylan) Soper and Anthony Pistolesi; Many great-nieces, great-nephews, and God children; Lori’s mother Quinta Pistolesi; her brothers Mario (Terry) Pistolesi, John (Kimberly) Pistolesi; his uncles George, Jeffrey and Michael Hebert; cousins Cully, Cory, Beau, Brian, Kylie and Cole Hebert; Lori’s aunts, uncle, cousins, family in Italy and just so many friends that loved him like a brother.
Scott’s best days were when he did all the things he loved to do, depending on the season…fish, golf, hunt, softball, hockey, trapping, time on Foster’s Farm…sometimes all in the same day. His time in the woods made him whole. He counted his life by hunting seasons, not by years. If you knew Scott, you loved him. Even guys that he fought with became his close friends. He had such a wide variety of inner circles, yet he also cherished his time alone in the woods or on the river. He’s deep, yet light. Concerned about everything to the point of worry, yet also didn’t sweat the small stuff. His love for family, especially his nieces and nephews, filled him with pride in so many different ways. He was Uncle Scott to all the kids and it was arguably his favorite role.
In lieu of flowers/donations or if you are unable to attend, please honor him by fishing in the river, absorbing the woods, smashing a home run, spending a day on the golf course, helping a friend or stranger without being asked, showing up randomly, not taking shit from anyone, starting your day before sunrise, watching old westerns, cooking great food, telling a story, saying your prayers, drinking your friend’s beer, and being an inspiration to someone else.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 am at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur with Fr. Jay Seymour officiating. Come share a story and a beer at the Casablanca between 12:30 to 4:00 pm.