 WESTFIELD - Jacob A. Skelly, age 26, of Union St., Westfield died Monday, December 7, 2009 at Buffalo General Hospital following a very brief illness.
Jacob was born on October 11, 1983 in Westfield, the son of Tammy (Culver) Timmerman of Westfield and Timothy Skelly of Fredonia. A Westfield resident all his life, Jacob was a graduate of Westfield Academy and had been employed by the Food is Good group until his retirement due to his disability. He enjoyed music, spending time with friends, fishing with his brother, collecting dragons, the Buffalo Sabres, and of course his loving family and his cat, Monoxide. While in school, he sang with the Westwinds and the Ape Men singing groups. He was also active in the Westfield Cub Scouts when he was younger. Jacob was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 118, of Westfield Survivors include his mother Tammy Timmerman and her husband Eric of Ripley, NY and his father, Timothy Skelly and his wife Debbie of Fredonia, his four sisters: Breana (George) Phillips of Stockton, NY, Veronica Timmerman of Ripley, NY, Kelly Calvey and Erica Skelly both of Fredonia, NY and his two brothers: Timothy (Jennifer) L. Skelly, II of Westfield, NY, and Luke Skelly of Ripley, NY. He is further survived by his maternal grandmother, Beverly (Reynolds) Culver of Westfield, NY; Paternal Grandfather, Ronald Skelly of Dunkirk, NY; Maternal Great Grandmother, Shirley (Cooney) Buelow of Little Valley, NY. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather, Donald I. "Curly" Culver; Paternal Grandmother, Alice (Jacobs) Skelly Friends may call on Thursday, December 10, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the MASON Funeral Home, 37 Clinton Street, Westfield, and are invited to attend the funeral services there on Friday at 11:00 AM with Mr. Jack Hannah, Jacob’s great uncle officiating. Burial will be in Westfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 4976 Transit Road, Depew, NY 14043-4651. Log on to www.masonfuneral.com to send his family a message of sympathy. |
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Hey skelly man im really gonna miss you man. I wish i could of been there. Everthing happend to fast. I love you man with all my heart. cory Written by cory marzec 2009-12-08 7:00:56 PM
Tam, Rick, Tim, Bre and Luke, Our family just won't be the same without Jake. I can't imagine what you are going through and my heart goes out to you all. May you find the strenghth to move forward and take comfort in knowing that he is in good hands with his grandpa. He was a good egg and I will miss him dearly! Love, Tracy, Scott and Cameron Written by Tracy Culver 2009-12-08 9:34:26 PM
Tammy & The Entire Family of Jake: I am so sorry for your huge loss! I know there are not enough words to mend your broken hearts! I know he will be missed by all! Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Lynn Barber & Family Written by Lynn Barber & Family 2009-12-09 2:23:35 PM
So sorry for your loss. Nora Written by Nora Shreve 2009-12-09 3:22:11 PM
Tammy ~ My heart goes out to you for the loss of your son. Written by Cathy (Catania) Ferguson 2009-12-09 6:03:15 AM
hey skelly just stoppin by to say u will always be missed.it is a true loss,but hopefully u r doin the same thing u do everyday up there in heaven.u will always be in our hearts.to the family i am sorry for ur loss it is truely a sad thing.skelly was like a brother.....we love and will always miss u... Written by nicole steeples 2009-12-09 6:34:36 AM
To Jakes family Our hearts are with you, we are so sorry to hear about Jakes passing. He was a great person who lit up the lives of so many people. He was an amazing friend with a personality like no other. We love him and will never forget him. To Jake You were a great friend, and a great pleasure to be friends with. We couldn't believe it when we got the message, how could such a great soul be taken so young. But theres no more pain where you are so be happy, we love you and will always miss you. Adam and Jennie Written by Adam and Jennifer Sweet 2009-12-09 6:50:42 AM
Tammy and family.. I'm so sorry to hear about your loss.Whhat a handsome guy Jacob was..I will miss him..He had ann infectious smile..Please except my condolences..Aunt Janet Written by Janet Pilon 2009-12-09 8:34:52 AM
I had the great privledge of teaching Jacob in elementary school. Jacob always had a positive attitude and outlook on life. His caring for all made him the great man he was. He will be missed by all. Michael and Melissa Putney and Family Written by Michael Putney 2009-12-09 8:55:55 AM
You are in my thoughts, and prayers! and Forever in my heart! God Bless! Written by Sonya Dorman 2009-12-10 11:36:00 AM
Hello Tammy. I wanted you to know that I enjoyed working with Jake with his job at the Watermark. He was always polite, pleasant and in good spirits. It was nice knowing him for the short time that I did. I am sure you have many wonderful memories to help you through this difficult time. Take care. Written by Denny Wakelee 2009-12-10 11:49:51 AM
I am so sorry for your lose Skelly was a wonderfull young man I had many occasions to see him when I visited my daughter Katie and her husband cory, Written by Celesta palmer 2009-12-10 2:48:17 AM
Our sympathy goes out to you and all of your loved ones. we are very sorry to hear of your loss .May god be with you and keep your hearts full of love. Written by Rosemary Wiseman 2009-12-10 8:14:29 AM
Jake we just wanted to say our final goodbye, we really tried to make it to the funeral and feel aweful that we couldnt but this weather wasnt allowing it. We Love you Skelly, and we miss you more with every passing day. You were the best friend a person could have. Love you Jake and will never ever forget you. Love Always Adam and Jennie Written by Jennifer Tunison 2009-12-11 7:41:34 AM
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We have fond memories of watching Jake (and Tim) from the kitchen window, walking through the grapes as he came to visit Jeff when they were young. May his memory be eternal. Written by Sonia & Rich Koerner 2009-12-13 10:36:57 AM
I didnt know skelly that well but what i did know about him he was a great guy and loved his friends and family and im truely sorry for your loss he will be truley missed¢¾ Written by Krystal Boozel 2009-12-16 7:16:11 PM
Jake you were always good to our family and will be missed! Especially your smile and laugh!! Written by The Simko's 2009-12-16 9:16:34 AM
Tammy/Bev & Family, I am sorry for your loss. God Bless Written by Cathy Sider Shettler 2010-01-05 11:09:05 AM
I was saddened to hear of Jacob's passing. He had a wonderful smile and always brightened my day when he came in for tests. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Written by Barbara Howard 2010-01-06 7:56:07 AM |