This memorial website was created in the memory of my Dad, John SCULLY who was born in Pennsylvania on Oct 13, 1925 and passed away on August 28, 2001 at the age of 75. To those who knew him he was a brother, husband,uncle,cousin, friend,comedian,businessman and quite a character at times but to me I just knew him as Dad. He will be missed always but forever in our hearts. My dad was born in Philadelphia to Anthony Leo Scully and Mary Emma aka ( Marie) Clinton. Growing up he did the normal things kids in those days did. When he got older he helped his father with his hardwood floor company. He learned every aspect of the business. He attended Our Mother of Sorrows grade school from grades 1 through 6. The family then moved into the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish where he finished 7th & 8th grade. He attended West Catholic High School, his favorite subject was accounting. Life was pretty normal then. Suddenly 6 months before graduating tragedy struck and his life would never be the same. His young father Anthony who was just 40 years old died of pneumonia . Leaving my dad as head of this large young family. His mother Marie was 3 months pregnant with his youngest sister Theresa, Mary 20, John17, Betty 11,Jimmy 8 ,Anthony6, Joe 4 and Tommy 14 months.It was then he took over his fathers' flooring company and became sole support of his family. I remember him telling me about his 1st day of work . He didn't know how to drive so his employees had to pick him up. Life was hard but somehow they made it through.My dad loved his family and never regretted a single moment of what he knew he had to do for them during such a difficult time. As time passed , the family grew up and as each one left home to start families and achieve their individual successes he was happy and proud of them and knew he did the right thing. He remained close to them throughout his life and they were very good to him.
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pop-pop / Shelly Scully (granddaughter)
pop-pop i love u n miss u until meet again u r always in my heart
Missing you / Phil Crouthamel (step-son)
Hi Dad,It sounds funny, but when you were here, I could never call you dad. You were the one to teach me religious values that I still hold today. You were there to help a young boy on the road to manhood. Even though, later in life...
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YOU WERE A TREASURE IN MY LIFE! / TERESA MALONE (SISTER)
JACK, MY BROTHER, MY FATHER FIGURE , MY FRIEND, THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR BEIN...
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i We were blessed to be with you when you passed.. / Betty Ulmer (sister)
we miss you ...but your passing inspired us all..you took away our fear of death.. Your crossing was so beautiful..we saw you glow. I am so happy for you. I know you are at peace. love Bet
Linda's Brother-in-Law / Linda Scully (Sister-in-law)
These pictures were so enjoyable. Brought back a lot of good memories and fun times. As a new member to the family in 1969, Jack always had an eager listener when he would tell the Scully stories. Remember the one about th...
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Johns' life part 2 When my dad was 33 yrs old he met my mother Anna who had 2 children Kathleen 7 and Phil 6. They must of hit it off pretty well. I was born the following year . I am Marianne Scully the oldest of the Scully grandchildren. In the early years I remember my dad as a lot of fun.He would always take us on long drives and tell us incredible stories of people and places. When my mother would go out he would play games and let us get away with a lot of stuff we couldn't when mom was around. One time it was too cold outside he let us fill up a pool inside the house. Mom was not happy about that.He taught me to ride a bike and to rollerskate and at the same time teaching me about life . He was a lot of fun. In 1964 my sister Jacqueline was born . She was named after him. We grew up in the Catholic religion but as kids found it very boring. To try to instill a sense of morals and values he would take us to his childhood church, Our Mother of Sorrows which just started guitar masses and served doughnuts and juice afterwards. He tried to make it fun and interesting but we were just there for the doughnuts.
Johns' life Part 3
It was 1965 my mom got sick for a very long time. This triggered a very dark time in my dads' life. The possibility of raising a family alone was just a little too much but we survived. As we grew into adulthood my father became my mentor and friend. He taught me a lot about business, dealing with people and life.
Johns' life part 4 In 1972 my father moved to Florida and worked in his brother Joe's real estate office. This seemed to be a very happy time in his life . He worried us a lot with his antics but he seemed to enjoy a second childhood of sorts. I guess to make up for a part of life he missed out on. Throughout the years my dad always kept in touch either to check in and see how things were going , give advice when needed but basically to let us know he cared.
Johns' life Part 5 My dad knew he was getting older when he became a grandfather aka POP- POP Jacks Kids Jacks Grandchildren
Marianne Michelle - 10-01-1978
Jacqueline Nicole - 7-11-1993 David - 7-03-1994
Kathleen Tara - 12-11-1973 Died Tina - 7-14-1976 1-23-05 Michael- 11-12-1981
Phil Terry- 12-05-1973 Stephen - 7-9-1975 Kenneth - 7-18-1978 - Died- 8-26-1978 Christopher - 6-24-1980 Brian - 11-29-1981
In 1997 he moved in with my sister Jackie and spent his remaining years surrounded by family and his two youngest grandchildren who loved him dearly. As I look back on my dads' life. I realize just how much I learned from him. He loved unconditionally. He was a giver and expected nothing in return. He taught me how to care about others more than myself and how to have fun and enjoy all phases of life and be able to deal with whatever life threw my way. All in all I would say he led a life well lived . To those of us who knew him,know that his legacy will live on for generations to come.
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