SKELLY - Thomas Francis, of Naples FL and Westwood, died June 15th, 2012.
He leaves his wife of 53 years, Patricia Anne (Limerick) Skelly, and four sons: Thomas Francis Skelly, Jr., his wife Kathleen, and children Carolyn, Monica, and Liam of Wellesley, MA; John Skelly, his wife Kate, and two daughters, Charlotte and Alex of Sudbury, MA; Peter Skelly, his wife Linda, and children Ryan and Katie of Tower Lakes, IL; and Matt Skelly, his wife Susan, and children Graham, Samantha, and Jill of Sudbury, MA. He also leaves his sister Kay Welch, of Westwood. Tom was a graduate of Northeastern University, and earned his MBA from Babson College. He was the longtime CFO of the Gillette Company where he had the opportunity to travel the world, much of the time with Pat. He was a trustee emeritus of Northeastern University and served on numerous boards of for profit and non-profit corporations. He served in the Army in the Signal Corps, achieving the rank of Captain.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Northeastern University Torch Scholars Program, Attn: Jessica Pellitier, 716 Columbus Ave., Boston, MA 02120.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock St. (off Route 109) Westwood on Monday June 18th from 4-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Margaret Mary Church, 845 High St., Westwood on Tuesday morning June 19th at 10am. Interment will be private.
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