David P. Stott Sr, 76, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on
January 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. David was born the second of six
children in central New York to Fred and Arvilla Stott and worked throughout his life at American
Amusement and Stott Vending Inc., becoming President and CEO of Stott Vending until his
retirement in 2011. David graduated from Weedsport Junior-Senior High School and received
his Associate's degree from Cayuga Community College.
David married the love of his life, Janice Homik and they raised their two children in close
proximity to the Stott cousins, with summer’s spent at Grandpa's pool or on the boat on Owasco
Lake and winters vacationing with family in Florida or racing snowmobiles through the back
fields and up North. David most enjoyed the company of family and friends and loved to tell a
good story.
David is survived by his loving and dedicated wife Janice; his daughter Debbie Stott Moody and
son David (Hilary) Stott Jr. He is survived by 5 grandchildren; Mykala and Gavin Moody,
Amanda Stott, Madison (Kyle) Trickey, Harout (Molly) Babigian and his 3 great grandchildren,
Melkon, Ahren and Zane. David is also survived by his brothers Fred and Gary Stott, sisters
Diane (Herman) Dolezal and Melinda Stott, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Additionally, David was predeceased by his brother Kevin.
The calling hours will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Plis Funeral Home in
Auburn. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, January 6, 2020 at SS.
Peter and Paul Ukranian Catholic Church with burial at St. Joseph’s cemetery to follow.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions to SS. Peter and Paul Church, Hospice
of the Finger Lakes or donations of blood to the American Red Cross