Florence Theresa Skelly
Sex: F
AKA: Therese
Individual Information
Birth Date: 20 Oct 1914 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 27 Oct 1976 - ( at age 62)
Burial: 28 Oct 1976 - Lake Lawn Mausoleum, Metairie, Jefferson, LA, USA
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 262918234
Parents
Father: Joseph Patrick Skelly
Mother: Gertrude H. Morrison
Spouses and Children
1. *Dr. Andrew Joseph Kreller Jr.Find A Grave ID: 262918246
Marriage: Mar 1942 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Marriage Notes
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La) February 15, 1942 Page 47
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Patrick Skelly announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Florence Therese Skelly, to Dr. Andrew J. Kreeler, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Kreeler of this city. Date of wedding to be announced later.
Per West Bank Herald Algiers, Louisiana 3/26/1942
Weddings Skelly-Kreller
A quiet but very pretty wedding of the past week was that of Miss Florence Skelly, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Skelly, to Dr. Andrew Kreller of New Orleans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Kreller, Sr., which took place at 9 o'clock at a nuptial mass in the Holy Name of Mary church on March 19, with Rev. Father E. P. McGrath officiating.
The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was charming in a gown of embroidered French net. The veil of illusion was held to the head with a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a nuptial prayer book topped with an orchid. Her sister, Miss Betty Skelly, was the maid of honor and her niece, Maura Ann D'Antoni, was the junior bridesmaid. Their gowns were of flesh lace and net made with the new apron effect. They wore mother of pearl straw hat
edged with lace straw and trimmed with natural flowers. They carried round bouquets of flesh colored stock.
The groom had as his best man his brother, Cadet Joseph Kreller.
Owing to the season of Lent, invitations were not sent out and there was no reception, except for the immediate family. Dr. and Mrs. Kreller left by auto for Miami, Fla.
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
Name: Dr Andrew Joseph Kreller Jr Gender: Male
Spouse: Florence T Skelly Gender: Female
Marriage Date: Mar 1942 Marriage Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
NameDr Andrew Joseph Kreller Jr
GenderMale
Marriage DateMar 1942
Marriage PlaceNew Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
SpouseFlorence T Skelly
Gender Female
Children:
1. Dr. Andrew Joseph Kreller III
Notes
General:
Per 1930 US Census 4/3/1930 217 Delaronde St, Ward 15, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
J. P. Skelly is the 40 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $9,000, and a radio set. All members of this household were born in Louisiana, as were their parents [except Mary Morrison, as per below]. J. P. is an employer and contractor in the paving business, and is not a veteran. His wife is 41 year old Gertrude Skelly. When they were first married he was 21 and she was 22. There are 6 children, all in school: 18 year old daughter, Helen Skelly; 15 year old daughter, Florence Skelly; 14 year old daughter, Margaret Skelly; 12 year old daughter, Patricia Skelly; 10 year old son, James T. Skelly; and 7 year old daughter, Mary E. Skelly.
Living with the family is widowed mother-in-law 62 year old Mary E. Morrison, whose father was born in Ireland, her mother in Northern Ireland. John Morrison is the 36 year old divorced brother-in-law. Also living in the home is aunt Mary Morrison, 74 years old, single.
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, La) June 3, 1932 Page 21
MEDALS AWARDED ACADEMY PUPILS
Graduation Exercises Begun With High Mass in Chapel
Graduation exercises of students of the Academy of the Holy Angels, 3825 North Rampart street, began
Thursday morning with solemn high mass in the chapel at 9 a. m. The Rev. Michael Dunn, O. F. M., sang
the mass.
Florence Skelly, daughter of Property Commissioner Joseph P. Skelly, was the honor pupil of the school.
leading her classmates in all studies of the high school. Graduates receiving gold medals. including Miss
Skelly, were Marie Ajubita, Mary .................
Gold medal awards were given to Rosemary Ross, Andrea Durel, Florence Skelly for highest average in senior class; .........
Per 1940 US Census 4/17/1940 217 Delaronde St, Ward 15, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Joseph P. Skelly is the 51 year old white male head of household, who owns his home, valued at $6,000. He and the entire family were born in Louisiana and lived in this same house in 1935. Joseph was educated through 3 years of college, and now is a city official, commissioner of public property. He worked 30 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of government work earned $50,000 in 1939. His wife, 51 year old Gertrude M. Skelly [respondent of this census] was educated through 3 years of college and does home housework. Florence T. Skelly, their 26 year old single daughter, was educated through 4 years of high school, and works as a secretary for Internal Revenue, 40 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $2,500 in 1939. 22 year old daughter, Patricia J. Skelly, finished 2 years of college and does other work that earned her over $50 in 1939. James T. Skelly is the 19 year old son, educated through 1 year of college, still attending school. Mary E. Skelly is the 17 year old daughter, educated through 7th grade, still attends school. Living with the family is 73 year old widow mother-in-law Margaret B. Morrison. She was educated through 7th grade.
Per 1950 US Census 4/8/1950 20 Cromwell, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Andrew J. Kreller, Jr. is the 35 year old white male head of household, working of his own account as a dentist in private practice, working 50 hours last week. He and his family were born in Louisiana. His wife, 35 year old Florence S. Kreller, keeps house. They have 3 children. Andrew J Kreller, III is their 5 year old son. J. Skelly Kreller is their 3 year old son. Helen Kay Kreller is the daughter born in December 1949. Additional info - Florence finished 2 years of college.
Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune October 28, 1976
KRELLER
Florence Theresa Skelly Kreller, on Wednesday, October 27, 1976 at 11:45 o'clock a.m.; beloved wife of Dr. Andrew J. Kreller, Jr.; mother of Dr. Andrew J. Kreller III, Dr. J. Skelly Kreller, Helen Kay Kreller, and Kathleen
Ann Kreller; daughter of the late Gertrude Morrison and Joseph P. Skelly; sister of Mrs. T. O. Hotard Jr., Mrs. Paul D. Cordes, Patricia and James T. Skelly and the late Mrs. Joseph S. D'Antoni; also survived by 5
grandchildren: age 61 years, a native of New Orleans, La.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the chapel of Jacob Schoen & Son Inc., 3627 Canal St. at N. Scott, on Thursday, October 28, 1976, at 10:45 o'clock a.m.
Interment in Lake Lawn Mausoleum. Masses preferred. Friends may call after 9 o'clock
a.m. Thursday.
Per Findagrave
Florence Skelly Kreller
Birth 1914
Death 1976 (aged 61\endash 62)
Burial Lake Lawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot Main Building's outside Central Court, south wall
Memorial ID 262918234