STEPHEN SHARKEY SKAFF
Stephen Sharkey Skaff, 41, of Lowell, died Monday, June 20th at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston after a long battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. He was the beloved husband of Lisa A. (Puls) Skaff with whom he recently celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary on April 17th of this year.
Born in Lowell, July 21, 1969, the son of Chakeep “Sharkey” and Laurence (Kach) Skaff of Lowell, he attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the Class of 1987. He then went on to graduate from Fitchburg State College with a Bachelors Degree in Education.
Most recently, Stephen was employed as a Math Teacher and Middle School Math Coordinator within the Lawrence Public School System.
Well known within the community, he was the former Boys Varsity Basketball Coach at Lowell Catholic High School for several years through the 2009/2010 season. Previously, he was an Assistant Coach for the Fitchburg State College Girls Varsity Basketball team.
Stephen’s true love was spending time with his children and family. Among his many interests, Stephen loved playing golf, cards, and watching various sporting events with friends. He was also an avid participant in fantasy football and baseball leagues.
He was a longtime member of St. George’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Lowell. He was also a parishioner of St. Margaret Church in Lowell.
Besides his wife and parents, Stephen is survived by his two beloved daughters Lily Laurence Skaff and Sara Judith Skaff both of Lowell; a sister Nicole M. Skaff of Lowell; a brother George E. Skaff of Methuen; his father-in-law and mother-in-law Joseph W. and Judith A. (Reams) Puls of Tewksbury; his sister-in-law Christen M. Roy and her husband Timothy of Windham, ME; his brother-in-law Stephen W. Puls and his wife Lisa C. of Bedford, MA; a niece Allison Puls; two nephews Justin Puls who was also his godson and Kyle Roy; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Stephen was very blessed with many good and loyal friends who were an important part of his life.
SKAFF – In Boston, June 20, 2011, at Brigham & Women’s, Stephen Sharkey Skaff, 41, of Lowell, husband of Lisa A. (Puls) Skaff. Friends may call at ST. GEORGE’S ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH, 44 Bowers St. in Lowell from 4 to 8 P.M. Thursday. His Funeral Service will take place at the church on Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Jimmy Fund, c/o Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168 or www.jimmyfund.org. E-condolence/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O’Donnell, Jr. and John W. Crane (978 or 866)458-8768.
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