Scott Richard Liskiewicz

Scotty, as he was known, had an outstanding work ethic, a passion for blues music which he skillfully played on guitar, and loved his family fiercely, He was very close to his brother, Jeffrey. He was kind, fun-loving, and compassionate.

Scott was born in Detroit, Michigan to father Richard and mother Diane. As an adult, Scott developed an interest in tennis and musical theater. He moved to Kalamazoo to attend Western Michigan University where he began a career in the culinary arts, most recently serving as executive chef at Maru Sushi & Grill. Colleagues described his positivity and passion for food and people as infectious. At work, he was always “the first person who said hello every day and the last to say goodbye”.

Scott loved to cheer on the Detroit Lions and make people laugh with his sharp sense of humor. He was a loving pet dad to beloved dog Sydney and cat Rudy.

He will be remembered as always trying to help the people around him see the joy in their lives.

He is survived by his mother and father, two aunts, Kathy and Lola, and five cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey.

A Mass of Christian Burial for both Scott and his mother Diane, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at St. Martha Catholic Church, 1100 W. Grand River Rd., Okemos, Michigan 48864 with Father Michael Murray as Celebrant. Scott’s family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to Mass. Out of an abundance of caution, given the rise in COVID cases, masks will be provided during the services. A private committal service will be held at Glendale Cemetery, Okemos.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Scott’s name, can be made to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) of Southwest Michigan, located in Kalamazoo, MI. https://spcaswmich.org/donate/

The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes East Lansing Chapel. To leave a cherished memory or words of sympathy for Scott's family please visit www.greastlansing.com.