Gregory Scott Ellison

Ellison, Gregory Scott age 54 of Watkins Glen, NY passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 18th, 2016. Scott was born in Corning, NY January 5th, 1962.He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Jessica (King) Ellison of Watkins Glen; mother: Nellie Ellison of Watkins Glen; daughter: Desiree Ellison of Norfolk, VA; sons: Erik Ellison of Ithaca; Gregory D. (Olivia Taylor) Ellison of Watkins Glen; sister, Georgia (Dana) Hallenbeck of Oakridge, TN; Sandy (Dale) Snellenberger of Manchester, CT; Aleta (Norm) Woodward of Warner Robins, GA.; brother: Jeffery Ellison of Twentynine Palms, CA; sister, Penny (Kevin) Rice of Painted Post; along with in-laws of the King family including: mother-in-law, Dolores King; sister-in-law, Kathy (Mike Brimmer) McCann, Russ (Deb) and James (Marcia). He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and lifelong friend and mentor, Michael Wood of Watkins Glen. Scott is predeceased by his father, Jack Ellison; father-in-law, Paul King; and brother-in-law, Brian King. Scott was a United States Marine Corp veteran. He worked for the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office for 8 years before entering the New York State Police which he retired from in April of this year after 26 years of dedicated service. The most enjoyable duty in his entire law enforcement career was working with his canine partner “Sport”. Throughout the training process and working the road they had an unbeatable bond, never to be broken. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and uncle who was an avid golfer, hunter, NASCAR fan, and grill master. His greatest treasures were spending quiet time with his loving wife, his mother Nellie, whom he adored, and all of his family. Family and friends are invited to gather Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016 at the Victory Highway Wesleyan Church, 150 Victory Hwy, Painted Post, NY from 1:00PM to 4:00PM. Funeral services celebrating Scott’s life will be held at the conclusion of the calling hours at 4:00PM. Pastor Paul Piraino will officiate. Graveside services will beheld on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 11 AM in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Reading Center, NY with full military honors accorded. Scott’s guest book may be signed at www.olthof.com.