Geneseo: At age 65, Scott passed away at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a brief illness. He was born February 7, 1960, to the late Alden and Teresa (Ghostlaw) Bashaw. Predeceased by his sister Carol St.Ann and brother Lawrence Bashaw.
Survived by his son Scott J. Bashaw and his ex-wife/close friend Marylou Errico, sister Debbie (Tim) Miller. His brother from another mother Tom “Subby” Sobkowski, brother-in-law Reid St Ann, and close dear friends Ray and Colleen Henry, and his beloved dog Luna. Numerous nieces and nephews as well as his extended family from the American Legion in Livonia New York and many coworkers from his many years as an Operating Engineer for T. Hartman Ent, Keeler Construction, and The Pike Company.
Scott was a very prideful and precise operating engineer and was known to be one of the best around when operating heavy equipment, a CAT D 8 bulldozer being his favorite piece of equipment, whether it was a small parking lot or a large site development, it did not matter, he enjoyed his seat time in any piece of equipment (as long as it had heat or ac).
Scott was known and loved for his large heart, and his selfless (yet sometimes grumpy) attitude. He would do anything for anyone at any time. Scott was a great friend and was considered family to the many people he interacted with.
He loved to travel, mostly to Alaska with his friends to visit extended family and to Alabama where his son lived and enjoyed working on projects around his home there together as well as fishing, and watching him play hockey since he was 6 years old. He enjoyed an evening drive around the lake in his restored 69 Dodge Coronet RT and just sitting on his deck overlooking the lake with a Budweiser.
Scott was a proud and active member of the Sons of the American Legion and participated in many of their activities. He was an avid Buffalo Bills fan.
Scott will be dearly missed by many.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM at the Harrison-Lee American Legion Post #283, 3850 Federal Road, Livonia New York. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial contribution to either UR Medicine Palliative Care, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester NY 14642, or Sons of The American Legion PO Box 428 Livonia New York
Arrangements were made by the Kevin Dougherty Funeral Home. Please share a memory or a condolence at www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com