Martin Scully

Scully, Martin DELMAR Martin Scully, 98, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at the Kingsway Arms Nursing Center. Born in Schenectady to Martin and Elizabeth Scully, he attended schools in Schenectady, graduating from Mont Pleasant High School in 1941. Mr. Scully served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 - 1947, and sailed on the USS Albany from 1943 - 1947, as a pharmacists mate second class. He attended St. John's University and graduated from the Albany College of Pharmacy in 1951. He was a pharmacist at area hospitals including St. Mary's Hospital in Troy and Albany Medical Center. Martin was a very hard-working man. He was a dedicated family man who enjoyed camping and canoeing with his family at Forked Lake State campground in the Adirondacks. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Isabelle; his brother Robert Scully; sister Elizabeth Hobbs (John "Jack"); son-in-law John Thurlow; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Clara and Nathan Wild, Mary Ann and James Kelly and Sister Mary Theresine Glock, RSM. He is survived by his children, Martin Scully Jr. (Lynne Rockwood), Madeline Thurlow, Mary Chris Schultz (Christopher), and Charles Scully (Beth); grandchildren, Hope, Spencer, Erin, and Katelyn; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Martin's family wishes to acknowledge the compassionate care that he received both at Kingsway Manor Assisted Living and Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, especially during these past 18 difficult months of the pandemic. The family also wishes express their deep appreciation to Sister Mary Frederick Coyne, SNJM for her visits and friendship. Funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations in Martin's memory may be made to St. Thomas the Apostle Church Pastoral Care Program, 35 Adams Pl, Delmar, NY, 12054 or to the Alzheimer's Association of Northeastern New York, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 405, Albany, NY, 12205. Online condolences may be offered at danielkeenanfuneralhome.com.