Obituary of Beverly J. Scott

Beverly J. Keith Catalano Scott, Belvidere, NJ stepped into the Presence of the Lord on December 29, 2015 at 7:40 PM. . Her life was rich in love and service, a woman of excellence in all things. She was a Proverbs 31 woman - "Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her: “There are many virtuous and capable women in the world, but you surpass them all!” Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised." (Proverbs 31:28-30, NLT) Bev was born to Robert and Irene Catalano on March 23, 1954 in Scranton, PA. She graduated from Warren Hills Regional High School, Washington, NJ, in 1972. She attended Eastern Nazarene College, Quincy, MA where she majored in Elementary Education. Married on January 10, 1975, she formed a life-long partnership in life and ministry with her husband, Jerry. After raising her family, she was employed by the Berkshire Hills School District, Stockbridge, MA from 1993 to 2000. She also served as Director of Children’s Ministries at Calvary Christian Chapel, Great Barrington, MA, during her husband’s pastorate there. When Jerry accepted the pulpit at Faith Discovery Church in Washington, NJ, she took a position at Good Shepherd Christian Academy, Washington, NJ, and taught first grade for 10 years prior to retiring in 2011. Always an active member of her church, she led Women’s Bible Fellowship, conducted music at numerous Vacation Bible Schools and children’s productions. She sang with church choirs and music ministries throughout her life. Bev is survived by her husband, Jerry D.; four children, Jay, and his wife, Claudia; Sean, and his wife, Natalie; Christine Alvarez, and her husband, Peter; and Maribel Gasque, and her husband, Jamen Storms, as well as 9 grandchildren. She is also survived by her parents, Robert and Irene Catalano; and a legion of friends! She was predeceased by a brother, Robert Keith Catalano. Burial will be at Montana Cemetery on Demeter Road in Harmony Township, NJ. A Celebration of Life and the Resurrection will be held at Faith Discovery Church, 33 Brass Castle Road, Washington, NJ. on Saturday, January 2, at 1:00 PM. (The service will be webcast live at http://FaithDiscovery.com) Donations in lieu of flowers may be made either to Children’s Ministry – Faith Discovery Church, or Student Assistance Fund – Good Shepherd Christian Academy, 490 Route 57 W, Washington, NJ 07882