- Date Of Birth: December 23, 1989
- Date Of Death: July 21, 2022
- State: California
Scott Matthew Mankivsky
December 23, 1989 – July 21, 2022
US Navy Veteran
Scott Matthew Mankivsky, 32, formerly of Naperville, IL, passed away at his home in San Diego, CA on July 21, 2022.
Scott attended Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora, IL where he excelled in music as a percussionist and as an All-State athlete in football and track. He was an excellent student and was selected as Athlete of the Year.
After graduating from the University of Illinois with a degree in English/Creative Writing, Scott enlisted in the US Navy where he trained with the Basic Underwater Demolition (BUDs)/SEAL program in Coronado, CA, deployed to the Persian Gulf on the USS Carl Vinson, and completed Search and Rescue training before an honorable discharge following injury as a Third Class Petty Officer.
Scott is survived by his mother and father, Linda Ziemann (Tom) and Dan Mankivsky (Laura); brothers Mark Mankivsky (Alanna) of Denver, CO and Chris Ziemann (Myndi) of Jacksonville, FL; sisters Tracy Bongiorno (Tony) of LaGrange Park, IL and Stephanie Ziemann of Oswego, IL; grandmother Carol Bandman of Wadsworth, IL and grandfather Tony Mankivsky of Downers Grove, IL; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephew, his beloved cats Merlin and Gandalf; and friends, especially Lauren – all of whom will miss him very much.
Scott had a strong faith and chose to tattoo ‘Joshua 1:9’ prominently on his lower leg. The verse applies perfectly to Scott, who was strong, kind, and tender-hearted. “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” Rest in peace, Scott.
Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM.
