Michael J. Skelly

With heavy hearts, our father, Michael J. Skelly passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family early morning on September 12, 2023. Michael was born on April 5,1941 to Mary (nee Marron) and Patrick Skelly in the Bronx, NY. Michael grew up in the Bronx with his family. After high school he attended Manhattan College and received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Masters of Engineering. He went on to receive a Doctor of Philosophy at Cornell University. September 11, 1965, Michael married the love of his life, Georgette, and they shared 58 wonderful years together. They had three children, Michael, Julie (Jim Sclafani) and Lisa whom they raised in New City, NY. Michael was predeceased by his parents, Mary and Patrick Skelly, his brother Patrick, sister-in-law Patsy and brother Brian. Michael partnered with Lawyer & Matusky Engineers on March 1,1973. He had a passion for tennis, reading and most of all his six grandchildren, James, Patrick, Joey, Ryan, Corinne and Kevin. He was a devoted Catholic of St. Augustineś Parish.

Visitation will be held Thursday September 14, 2023 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service 321 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956. Mass will take place Friday September 15, 2023 at 10:00am at St. Augustine Parish 140 Maple Avenue, New City, NY followed by final resting place St. Anthonyś Cemetery 36 West Nyack Rd, Nanuet, NY 10954.

Donations can be made in Michaelś memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.