Skellington, Edward and Claire

Claire lived on the same street, Stokes Avenue, Bethpage, all her life. She was born on 4/5/23 and married Ed on 4/13/46. She worked at the Bethpage Post Office for 35 years and retired 3rd in charge. After retirement she returned to college and received her teaching degree. She taught reading for four years (part time) at St. Martin of Tours, St. James, and Our Lady of Lourdes schools. Claire passed away on August 30, 2013.

Edward was superintendent of the Bethpage Water District for 30 years. He was proud to be member of the Bethpage Fire Department; a Veteran of World War II and a bronze star recipient; a lifelong parishioner of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Ed passed away on July 24, 2014 at the age of 94.