John M.L. Skelley
May 5, 1938 - July 21, 2017
John M.L. Skelley 79, of Hillsdale NY passed away Friday July 21, 2017 at his home in the company of his family. He was born in Hudson, NY on May 5, 1938 to the late John S. and Doris A. (Hoffman) Skelley. John was a graduate of Ockawamick High School and later a Machine Operator for Switzer Maudit International for many years. He was a life member of the Philmont Rod and Gun Club as well as an avid Turkey and Deer hunter. He was also a proud supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project. He will be greatly missed by his beloved wife of 56 years Frances (Chambers) Skelley, 3 sons: Michael Skelley of Hillsdale, Scott and (Donna) Skelley of Claverack, Shawn and (Amanda) Skelley of Valatie, grandchildren: Brittany, Meagen, Josh, Katy, Aaron, Hannah and soon to be granddaughter Paisley, great-grandchildren: Michael, Layla, Peyton, Sophia, and soon to be great-grandsons Logan and (?) , a close cousin Dave and (Jennifer) Boice, and his best friend and companion Bear - his Rottweiler. Calling hours will be Tuesday July 25, 2017 from (4-7) PM at the Sacco-McDonald-Valenti Funeral Home 700 Town Hall Drive Hudson. Funeral services will be Wednesday July 26, 10:00 AM at the funeral home with Pastor Jonathan Hodges of St. Mark's Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow in Mellenville Union Cemetery. Family requests memorial contributions made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Wounded Warrior Project PO BOX 758516 Topeka, KS 66675
John M.L. Skelley 79, of Hillsdale NY passed away Friday July 21, 2017 at his home in the company of his family. He was born in Hudson, NY on May 5, 1938 to the late John S. and Doris A. (Hoffman) Skelley. John was a graduate of Ockawamick High... View Obituary & Service Information