Frederick M. Stott Jr.

Frederick M. Stott Jr., 86 of Owasco, NY passed peacefully in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
  He was born in Syracuse the son of the late, Frederick M.  and Arvilla (Ellis) Stott Sr. and was a resident of both Florida and New  York state.  Fred was a very hard working, dedicated  and successful entrepreneur, prospering several local business's in the area.  He owned and operated Bobbett Gas Service in Skaneateles for many years and also ran Gordon C. Palmer Chevrolet, Kimmer Corp., RDDQ and was a longtime fixture at the NYS Fair, where he operated the Trackside Restaurant. 
  Fred was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, boating and snowmobiling, especially with his brothers.  He had a passion for speed, whether it was his fast cars or holding the quickest record down Owasco Lake in his boat, you could say he was a highly competitive, adrenaline junkie! He also enjoyed NASCAR and was an avid reader. Fred cherished and loved his family and he will be sadly missed by all of them.
  He is survived by his two loving daughters, Kimberly (Randy) Stott-Kurtz and Kelly Stott-Fidelman, two grandchildren, Colton and Katherine Fidelman, very close friend and former wife of 32 years, Judith Whittle, a sister Melinda Stott-Wright, sister-in-laws Janice Stott and Roseanne Stott as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
 In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four siblings, a sister, Diane Dolezal, and three brothers David, Gary and Kevin Stott. 
  A private service and burial will be held at the convenience of the family. A celebration of Fred‘s life will be held for family and friends at a later date and time that will be announced.
  A special thank you to Fred’s dedicated caregivers, Jessica Vorhis, Heather Ripley, and Amber Parker for their exceptional care and compassion that was shown to him during his illness.

  In lieu of flowers, please kindly consider a donation in Fred’s memory to either the Auburn Community Cats TNR, PO Box 831, Auburn, NY 13021 or the SPCA, 41 York St., Auburn.

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