Scott Bryan Hersh

November 27, 2020
Scott Bryan Hersh of Fort Lee, New Jersey, suddenly passed on Friday, November 27 at the age of 63. Born in Bronx, New York, Scott was a Bergen Record Athlete of the Week, achieving four of the top 10 discus throws in Bergen County history to this day. He was also an All-American discus thrower and proud graduate of Arizona State University. He later went on to join the Israeli Olympic Track and Field Team in 1980 and cherished his time as an athletic representative of the Jewish people. An avid sports fan and fierce competitor, Scott’s passion to win was also apparent while cheering on his children, Jessica and Austin, throughout their beautiful childhood in Richmond, Virginia. Further, he was able to use amateur eating competitions as an outlet, taking the titles of both Cannoli and Meatball Eating Champion at the Feast of San Gennaro in Little Italy, NYC. His love and passion for food constantly poured into his love and passion for family, especially around Thanksgiving. He is survived by his sister, Stacy, his two loving children and his daughter’s children, Max and Quinn. The family requests any donations in his name to be given to the CCC Sunday Soup Kitchen at The Cathedral of St. John the Devine in Manhattan.
Interment
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Sunday, November 29, 2020
Mount Moriah Cemetery
685 Fairview Avenue
Fairview, New Jersey, United States
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So sorry to hear of Scott’s passing. I will always remember Scott and his booming voice from center field during Austin’s baseball games. I always felt sorry for the umpires. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry for the loss of your fabulous husband, dad and friend. I had the pleasure of coaching Scotts son in baseball and football. Scott would be on the chain crew for the first half of our football games and at halftime I would have to replace him because he wore the referees out. He was devoted to his family and will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace Scott.
Sympathies to the Hersh family. Havent seen Scott since high school but can remember how he was a gentle, kind giant of a man to all those whos lives he touched back then.
Dear Stacey, So shocked and saddened to read about the loss of your brother. I will keep you in my thoughts and daily prayers. Thom Juiliano, Rose’s son
So saddened for the loss of my strongest and most smiley cousin. I am so grateful for the memories we have shared and I will continue to honor his memory by prioritizing family events, as he always did. I am so thankful to have known this lovely human.