Janice C. (Greenslade) Skelly, age 75, of Fall River, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 after a long-fought battle with cancer. Born and raised in Fall River, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edward D. and Marie (Rossi) Greenslade.
Janice was a graduate of B.M.C. Durfee High School, Class of 1960. In 1978 Janice began her career in radio sales and was account executive with I-Heart Media. In 2014 Janice was inducted into the Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame. To this day she remains the only radio sales person ever inducted into the Hall of Fame. She was known for her jovial disposition, great jewelry, and always being able to light up a room. Janice was an avid Patriots Fan and enjoyed watching football, going to the beach, and loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her two children, Corinne Skelly and Edward Skelly; four grandchildren, Christopher Ball and his wife Valerie, Amy Skelly, Nicole Skelly and Andrea Costa; two great-grandchildren, Connor and Natalie Ball; one brother, Bob Greenslade and his wife Patricia and several nieces and nephews.
Her visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 4:00 to 7:00PM in the Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, 178 Winter St., Fall River, followed by a Funeral Service at 7:00PM. Contributions in her honor may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Burial private.
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