Scott Kerrington O'Neil

Albany, NY-Scott Kerrington O’Neil, 68, entered Eternal Life Sunday, July 28, 2024 after a long illness at Shaker Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Col. Dennis E. O’Neil and Eleanor J. O’Neil. He was the beloved brother of Melissa Macri, Randy O’Neil (Mary Theresa) and the late Dennis O’Neil, Nancy O’Neil, John Kimball O’Neil and Whitney O’Neil; beloved uncle of Alexandra, Gregory, and Whitney Alfred Macri, Nancy, Meghan, Lisa, and the late John Whitney O’Neil; great uncle of Jason Anderson; brother-in-law of Mary Joy O'Neil; former brother-in-law of Paul Macri and Roberta Worden; father of Dennis O’Neil; survived by other family members and friends. Scott graduated with high honors from the Milne School. He also graduated from HVCC with a degree in Chemistry. He was a naturally gifted mathematician and chemist. Scott was a research chemist at the former Sterling Winthrop Corp. at which time he was instrumental in the research and development of Amrinone which was later reformulated into the drug Milrinone, which is used for patients that have had cardiac surgery. Scott was published three times in the Journal of Chromatatrography for research studies at Sterling Winthrop Corp. He then went on to work at Adirondack Labs and was involved with testing of PCB levels in regional waterways. Scott was highly regarded for his work as a bench chemist and researcher. Scott had a great love of music, going to concerts, and going to the Saratoga Race Track. Scott will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and love of family and friends. Scott’s sister would like to express her deep appreciation to Mr. Willie Young for the care, companionship, and extraordinary friendship he gave the past few years of Scott’s life. Melissa would also like to thank the exceptional care he received at Shaker Place over these past many years with a special thanks to Rebecca, Shannon, Nicola and the entire staff at the Wright Unit. Words could never express the gratitude she has felt for the care and compassion given to Scott for the past 8 years. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Scott’s family Friday, August 2, 2024 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at McVeigh Funeral Home, 208 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. Funeral Services Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00 am at McVeigh Funeral Home, Albany, NY. The interment will be held at Memory Gardens Cemetery immediately following the Service . To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Scott Kerrington O'Neil

September 29, 1955 - July 28, 2024