Basil C. Skelos peacefully passed away in the embrace of his family on March 16, 2017. Basil is survived by his 5 children, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Wake

Sunday March 19, 2017

5:00 -8:00 pm

St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Cathedral

110 Cathedral Avenue

Hempstead, NY 11550

Funeral

Monday March 20, 2017

9:30 am

St. Paul's Greek Orthodox Cathedral

The family respectfully asks that flowers not be sent to the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate remembrances to Basil's two favorite charities:

St. Basil's Academy located at 79 St. Basil's Road Garrison, NY 10524

St. Basil's Academy originally founded as an orphanage, supports the education, shelter, nutrition, medical, dental and emotional needs of children whose parents and family are not able to care for the children. St. Basil's is supported completely through charitable donations.

Or

Open Gate, Inc., A Pathway Beyond Disabilities located at 28 Warren Street Sommers, NY 10589

Open Gate is a 501(c) (3) private not for profit residential day program and residence serving adults with developmental disabilities.