Ann M. Skelley
September 5, 1931 ~ April 10, 2017
Skelley, Ann, M. nee:Cavaliere, 85, on Monday April 10, 2017. Ann was a lifelong resident of Fort Lee, where her family was awarded Pioneer Family of the 1800s. Ann was a teacher at Fort Lee Schools 1 & 4 and developed and implemented the Gifted and Talented Program for the district. She also served as President of the Fort Lee Education Association. Ann served as Cuririculum Coordinator at the Gifted Child Society in Glen Rock and was a founding member of the Bergen County Consortium for Teachers of the Gifted. She was a trustee of the Fort Lee Free Public Library for 28 years and served as president for 14 years. Ann is a life member of the Fort Lee Trustees, as well as a member and past president of the NJ Library Trustee Association. Ann was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Skelley. Devoted mother of Beth Ann Klehammer, Denise Thomas, Linda McCue and Chris Skelley. Adored grandmother of Charlie, Thomas, Tyler, Lauren, Hunter, Dylan and Taylor. Adored great grandmother of Nathaniel. Cherished sister of the late Etta DeVivo and late Thomas Cavaliere. The family will receive their friends on Thursday from 7-9pm and Friday from 2- 4 pm & 7-9pm at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street "opposite the Fort Lee Library". The funeral will leave Saturday at 10:30 AM for the celebration of her funeral mass in Madonna R.C. Church On The Hill at 11:00 AM. For condolences, directions, or information (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com
Services
Visitation at Funeral Home: April 13, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Frank A. Patti & Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home
327 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Visitation at Funeral Home: April 14, 2017 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Frank A. Patti & Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home
327 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Visitation: April 14, 2017 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Frank A. Patti & Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home
327 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Funeral Service: April 15, 2017 11:00 am
Madonna R.C. Church On The Hill
2070 Hoefley's Lane
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Annie was such a wonderful woman. I know you will all carry a part of her with you in your heart. Please cherish the memory of Annie. You all are very blessed to have such a wonderful family like you do. May she rest in peace.
Phil, Monica Louie and Sophie DeFalco
Hi Cousins,
Aunt Ann was very special to me. I always loved visits to Aunt Ann and Uncle Tom's. My kids knew she was their great aunt, so as little kids, all they could figure out was she was their "Aunt Aunt Ann", and that's how she become known to them. A lifetime of memories will help sustain us all. God Bless.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ed and Christine Klehammer
Such a great gal She and Tom were the Dynamic Duo! Always with a wink and a smile! I am glad I had the opportunity to see her @ the annual Skelley Christmas Party @ the Athletic Club this past December.Tommy probably couldn't wait to see her again!
Condolences to the family and may she Rest in Peace!
Anne was clearly an anomaly. She personified all that had once been so wonderful about Fort Lee. A by-gone era. The mere mention of her name always elicited the response, "you know she was a Cavaliere?" A phenomenal woman in every sense of the word, who raised 4 incredible children who I'd the pleasure of growing up with. Family and children were the Skelly's lives. She was the quintessential, mother, aunt, teacher and best friend to all and will be missed dearly. Anne is not gone nor will she ever be as she leaves behind a legacy that few if any will ever be able to duplicate. I am honored to say I not only knew Anne but respected, admired and adored her even more.