Scott J Saccomano

Scott Jay Saccomano, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, cherished husband of Doreen T. (Folchi) Saccomano, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at the age of 67. He was born on August 13, 1955 in the Bronx, NY, son of the late John and Ruth (Cohen) Saccomano. He is survived by his wife Doreen T. (Folchi) Saccomano of Bolivia, NC; his oldest daughter Dana M. Saccomano, her husband Todd A. Shvetz and their two children, Harrison and Jude of Vernon, CT; his youngest daughter Lauren A. (Saccomano) Borowski, her husband Jeremy W. Borowski and their three children, Zachary, Bradley and Charlee of Bolivia, NC; his sister-in-law Donna G. Brenna and his brother-in-law Daniel J. Brenna of Mahopac, NY.

A lifelong learner, Scott received a bachelor’s degree in biology from Adelphi University and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from City College of New York. He pursued and obtained a Master of Science degree in nursing from Hunter College of the City University of New York and earned an advanced practice certificate as a geriatric nurse practitioner from New York University. He went on to achieve his Ph.D. in health professions leadership from Seton Hall University.

Scott’s professional nursing career spanned over forty five years. He was highly regarded in a multitude of administrative and director roles and chose the opportunity to give back to his community as an educator. His dedication to mentoring future nurses ranged from academic institutions such as Lehman College, the State University of New York, Seton Hall University, Southern Connecticut State University, Coastal Carolina University and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. He served on the editorial board of Clinicians Reviews, a journal for nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants. He was a member of the Shadow Health Advisory Board and Sigma Theta Tau International. He was a founding member of CUNY Men in Nursing, a local chapter of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing in New York. In 2015, for his contributions to the profession of nursing, Scott was awarded the title of clinical scholar by the Nurse Practitioner Journal.

Scott grew up in the Bronx, NY. His childhood was full of family, friends and fun. He graduated from Christopher Columbus High School in 1973. In 1975 he met the love of his life Doreen T. Folchi and in 1979 they were married. They settled in Carmel, NY to raise their family and later moved to Bolivia, NC. The most important thing to Scott was his family. He adored his wife, children and grandchildren immensely. He always had their well-being in mind and his support of their interests and pursuits was unconditional. As a devoted father, he ensured his children wanted for nothing. He loved to travel and strived to show his family the world. Memorable vacations included trips to Europe, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Key West, Disney World, Hershey Park, and Dollywood. Not to mention the countless trips to Broadway in New York City, more than one can keep track of. These are just some of the highlights of his incredibly rich life. His pride and joy were his five treasured grandchildren who affectionately refer to him as “Bop.” He loved to entertain and reminisce with loved ones, sing and dance to his favorite music, and cook breakfast for his family. He was the life of the party and his animated presence at the dinner table was larger than life.

A celebration of Scott's life will be held on January 15, 2023 from 2-5pm at the Winding River POA ClubHouse at 1640 Goley Hewett Road, SE, Bolivia, North Carolina, 28422. In lieu of flowers, Scott’s family asks that donations be made to the Scott J. Saccomano Memorial Nursing Scholarship. https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/29883/donations/new?designation=collegeofhealthandhumanservicesholdingfund &