William J. Scully, 81, of South Amboy died on Tuesday January 11, 2022 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy. Born in New Brunswick he was employed as a truck driver for over 40 years. A member of Teamsters Locals 701 and 641 he also belonged to the American Power Boat Association since 1965 and he was an Exempt Member of the Sayreville Fire Department. He was well known throughout South Amboy and the surrounding area for driving around town and visiting the parks with his wife.
Son of the late William A. and Lois Snover Scully he is also predeceased by his brother James Scully and his grandchildren Cheryl Lynn Henke, Lawrence William Henke, III and William Patrick Scully. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Patricia Munn Scully; his children Barbara McKeon of South Amboy, William Scully and his wife Holly of Phillipsburg, James Scully of South Amboy and Kelly Everitt of Bath, Pennsylvania; his grandchildren Melissa Ann, Beth Ann, Joseph William, Edward Michael and Krystal Lee; 17 great-grandchildren; his brother Richard Scully; his sisters Lana Kuran, Linda Kelly and Laura Gillette and many nieces and nephews.
Interment in Christ Church Cemetery, South Amboy was private under the direction of The Gundrum Service “Home For Funerals” 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy. A memorial service will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the South Amboy First Aid Squad.
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