REVEREND MONSIGNOR RICHARD J. SKELLY PASTOR EMERITUS

May his passing to Eternal Life have been as peaceful and enfused with his all-embracing humor as my family experienced in every interaction with "Father" Skelly since the early 50s. Unforgettable and always so accepting! Stephen Burns, nephew of the late Rev Msgr Vincent L Burns, June 20, 2017

The Frank and Peggy Ann Osborne Family loved Monsignor Richard J. Skelly very much. He was an anchor to our family for over 35 years. He married some of our children and baptized our grandchildren. He taught Megan to tie her shoes. Frank X., our son, commented on how many sporting events he attended when our five children were at St. Joseph School. He was Pastor when Colleen was May Queen. He was quick to talk sports but was always a powerfully spiritual presence in our lives. He often...

I was fortunate to have been an alter server as a young boy with Monsignor Skelly and had the privilege of having him celebrate my wedding as a young man, he was a great man and priest and will be missed. He was always there for my family throughout the years and will be forever remembered and kept in my prayers.

Jean and Joe Fluharty
We have lost a friend and an inspiration one who was always there for our family.
He married four of our children and celebrated our 50th. God will have a special place for HIM