A Navy veteran of the Korean War, Scully received an associate degree from Westchester Community College, after his service. He then worked for the New York State Department of Corrections. After moving to Dutchess County, he was superintendent of Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, and later Green Haven Correctional Facility in Stormville, where he remained until he retired.
Scully was an active member of the community and dedicated countless hours to many local nonprofit and civic organizations. He was past president of the Fishkill Rotary Club and a former board member of Literacy Connections. He was a member of the VFW Post 1286 in Fishkill, and also volunteered for the Fishkill Food Pantry and Meals on Wheels. He was a parishioner of St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Fishkill. Scully was an avid golfer, and also enjoyed many other hobbies, including bowling and hiking.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Wise; son Charles Scully of Hong Kong; daughter Kathleen Luci and her husband Rick of Rye; grandchildren Jacquelin Scully, Charles Scully, Kristen Luci and Jason Luci; sisters Dorothea Mekeel of Florida and Judy Drozd of Croton-on-Hudson; and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Scully was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Cecilia (McGann) Scully, and his brother, William Scully.
Visiting hours will be from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9, at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, 1089 Main St., in Fishkill. A mass will be offered at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 10, at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson St., in Fishkill. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Literacy Connections, 325 Main St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
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