Mr. Welch was a United States Navy Veteran. He was a longtime member of St. Mary of the Angels Basilica in Olean. Skip worked for Nabisco for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, going to their sporting events, plays and musicals.
He is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie (McGuirl) Welch of LeRoy, formerly of Shinglehouse, PA; children Timothy (Susan) of Stafford; Michael (Cheryl) Welch of Spartanburg, SC; Patricia (Michael) Bryant of Olean; 8 grandchildren, Jamie (Amy) Welch, Timothy Welch II, Shannon, Carrie Welch, Reagan (Paulie) Viele, Mandy Welch, Meaghan (Nathan) Bell, Shaughn Bryant; 7 great-grandchildren Vivian, Keegan Welch, Preston, Domenic Viele, Nadia Welch, Jackson and Benjamin Bell; along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Thursday October 12, 2017 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, NY 14020. There will be a 9:00-9:50AM viewing at the church followed by a 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial that will be held on Friday October 13, 2017 at St. Mary of the Angels Basilica, 202 South Union St. Olean, NY 14760.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society at www.cancer.org. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to sign a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
