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James Skellen Obituary
Rochester: September 17, 2007, at age 45. Predeceased by his mother, Marcia J. Skellen. Survived by his father, James; sister, Teresa Lee (Perry) Santillo; brothers, Ronald Patrick (Chris) & Daniel William (Tracy) of Austin Texas; many nieces & nephews; girlfriend, Brenda Smith, best friends, John Robison, Robin Fogle, & many special friends.
Friends will be received SUNDAY from 2-4 PM & & 7-9 PM at CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, 495 N. Winton Rd. (between Browncroft & Humboldt), where a service will be held MONDAY at 10 AM. Interment, Riverside Cemetery. Online Condolences welcomed at:
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for James Skellen
Adam S.
December 25, 2023
Hey Jim it´s Adam I´ve been thinking a lot about you lately Merry Christmas I love and miss you dearly.
Robin Fogle
October 1, 2008
Happy Birthday! Miss you and thinking of you. Birthdays are never going to be the same.
Love
Robin
terri
October 1, 2008
HAPPY BIRTHDAY UNCLE JIM!. I love and miss u both
Love,
Terri
Jamie Sirois
October 1, 2008
Happy Birthday Jim. Love ya and miss ya!!
September 24, 2008
Jim,
I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU WITH ALL MY HEART..NOT A DAY GOES BY I DON'T THINK OF YOU
Terri Santillo
September 22, 2008
Hey Uncle Jim,
I didn't get to come see you on Thursday because I had to work then had class but i know you know i was thinking of you and gram all day. I will be by tomorrow after work to see both of you.
Love,
Terri
Tracy Skellen
September 18, 2008
Hey Jimmy, I miss you just as much now as I did the day we moved from Rochester. I always think of you and wish I could talk with you again. You always knew what to say when life was to confusing for me to figure out on my own. I have many pictures of you in the house and I tell the boys stories of you as well. I hope you know that I love you and have felt you in my presence on more than one occasion! Thanks for your one way communication! I love ya
Jamie Sirois
September 17, 2008
Hi Jim,
I can't believe that it has been a year already. Time goes by so fast but there wasn't a day that went by that I didn't think about how much we all miss you. You will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for watching over all of us and keeping everyone safe. I know that you will continue to watch over everyone. I know you are happy with your Mom. Please tell her I said hello.
Love,
Jamie
Terri Santillo
September 12, 2008
Uncle Jim,
I can't believe it has almost been a year already. Im sure you are loving it up there with Grandma. I miss u both and think of both of you all the time. Keep looking down on all of us. Tell grandma i said hi and i love her
Love Always,
terri
Robin Fogle
September 10, 2008
Hey Jim,
I can't believe it has been almost a year. It has been hard around the house without you. But I hope you are happy being with your mom and grandma. Please keep looking out for all of us. One of Sandy's sisters, Linda, passed away yesterday, Tuesday, Sept. 9. I don't think you had met her. Mom and my aunt and jim and sandy went up there on Sunday to see her. Well, I will write some more on your birthday. Take care and say hi to everyone up there. Robin
Terri Santillo
June 19, 2008
Hey, Uncle Jim
I came down to see u and gram on Monday. I thought about u both all day. My birthday was good. I knwo you both were with me. I miss u both ery much. Keep watching down on all of us
Love,
Terri
Terri Santillo
May 27, 2008
Uncle Jim,
Just wanted to say Hello and let you know about the new baby and everything else but i guess my mom already did! We all miss you like crazy and think about you and gram all the time. I know ur both with us. Keep us safe. tell gram i love her and miss her so much. Our day is coming up. make sure shes with me on it ( even though i know shes will us everyday).
Love Always,
Terri
Amie Santillo
May 26, 2008
Uncle Jim just wanted to say hello and let you know how much you are truly missed. I talk to my boys about you all the time. I am so glad they had a chance to meet you. I wish they could meet gram. well I love and miss you both very much.
Teresa Santillo
May 21, 2008
Jim,
Well, alot has been going on. Let's start with Scott & Kellie closed on the house and are all moved in. Still a little unpacking to do. Dad has been over there more than he ever came to my house that's O.K. Kellie loves the company. They also have the most beatiful baby girl born 5/7/08. I don't know if you know this but Ma's red Lincoln's license plate was 578. Perry played that number all the time for the daily number years ago. Still missing you more than ever. Oh ya and Scott and Kellie are getting married. It will be either just befor Perry and Annely or just after. I will keep you posted. Love and Miss you forever,
Your Sister
Teresa Santillo
April 14, 2008
Scott's baby is due is just a couple of weeks and they sould be closing on the house this week. Dad is coming over to help paint. Wish you would(could). I know if you were here you would. Miss you talk to you soon. I will let you know when the baby comes. You know if it was a boy Scott was naming him after you. Love you Teresa
Teresa Santillo
March 19, 2008
Jimmy-- Just like on the phone I would have to call you back because I forgot something. Well I forgot to tell you Perry is getting married!!! Just wanted to tell you...No I really mean What I would give to be able to tell you and Ma. O.K. now I will go till I remeber something else I forgot to tell you. Love Teresa
Teresa Santillo
March 19, 2008
Jimmy--Easter is in a couple of days and for the first time every we will be having a holiday dinner out at a restaurant and not at home. Things sure have changed. I have been thinking alot about you and Ma lately. Well more so than usual I think about you everyday. I have been having some troubles if you could help me out a little it sure would help. I miss you. I am sorry about the whole phone thing. I tried sort of. What I would give to have back the people oh never mind you know. Love you Your Favorite Sister Teresa
Amie Santillo
March 13, 2008
Uncle Jim just wanted to say hello I am here at my house with my son and he told me to tell you he said hi. My boys are getting big and I just want you and gram to see them. life is ok but sure could use a little help. Well I have to go my boys are getting into everything I love and miss you both . Tell Gram I know I am still her angel:)
Teresa Santillo
March 6, 2008
Jimmy, This year is the first year ever in xxx years you really missed my b-day. No phone call no nothing. I always knew you would remeber even when I didn't what to be reminded of another one. That's O.K. you are still older than me. Ha Ha Just thinking of you. Love and mis you. Love your sister
Brenda Smith
February 14, 2008
jim,
Happy Valentines day honey , I miss you so much. I know you are watching over us because today the day of love was a great day for me would have been better if you were here but i knew yo were, I Love you today, tomorrow and forever.We all love you your daughters and your love Brenda....
Robin Fogle
February 14, 2008
Hey Jim,
Happy Valentine's Day, I know you are with your mom and grandma, so I know you are happy. I miss like crazy, it is sure hard here. But I know we will see each other again someday.
Talk to you later.
Robin
brenda smith
February 9, 2008
jim,
it's been a while since i have written on this but it hasn't been a while that i have went up to see you. i go up everyweek to see youand i miss you alot. i justed wanted to say hi and that you are greatly miss by all of us down here and we all love you very deeply. i love you and miss you everyday. it has been the worst five months of my life not having you in it. i think about your family everyday.
love you
brenda
Teresa Santillo
January 28, 2008
Hey Brother, Missing you like crazy today and everyday. More so when issues come up and I need you to talk to like the past 3 weeks or so. Sure wish I had your input on some things. I could use a sign or two to help me thru it. Have to go. Will write later!!!! Miss you Love you Teresa
Jamie
December 24, 2007
Merry Christmas Jim. We all miss you. I know Christmas will be difficult for everyone. Please keep us all safe. You are always in our hearts. It wont be the same without you. We all Love you.
Robin
December 17, 2007
Jim,
I don't know what I'm going to do, you said I would always have to buy you socks and underwear for Christmas, no matter what else. Even if I was living somewhere else, and now you aren't even here to get them. I do miss you, even though we weren't together. Christmas will never be the same, you acted like a little kid every year. You wouldn't open your gifts, until I opened all of mine. Then you still wanted to wait until after everything else was done. I miss you asking me what I got you. I hope you are finally happy where you are. Merry Christmas, we will all be thinking of you. Bye for now.
Amie Santillo
December 7, 2007
Uncle Jim
just wanted to say hi and Tell you that I was talking about you to my boys again. I hope you are talking to gram about my boys. I want them to meet her. Ypu know I am grams angel.!!!!!! I keep wondering when you are going to go to my moms house to cookout. This is just not real. I want to spend the day with everyone. Well I will talkto you later were still here if you want to send us a sign. Love you Both,
Amie
Teresa Santillo
December 5, 2007
Jimmy, It is getting harder and harder with Christmas only 19 days away. Dad is being Dad. I know he is missing you as much if not more than I do. Another holiday meal I have to try and cook. Trust me someday you and I have a bone to pick. I miss you and love you. Happy Holidays(not w/out you). Love your sister. P.S. I am having a bad day needed to vent. Thanks
Doreen
November 22, 2007
Hi Jim ,
We miss you so much. I know you made it to the otherside becasue you were a wonderful man as for this side were we are still you are in our hearts and on our minds always. Jim have a wonderful ThaNKSGIVING IN HEAVEN. We wil meet you someday our friend..
We Love you
Bea & Doreen
brenda
November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksginving Honey we love and miss you dearly.. The kids and I wish you were here with us today but we know you are around I feel you near. We love you so much its just not the same ,
Your loving daughters & fiance'
all of us hold your heart close to us Babe...
Teresa Santillo
November 21, 2007
Jimmy My daughter is right I do'nt know how to make a holiday dinner like you or Ma, but I am trying. It's not easy you know... I sure miss you. Do'nt worry I made Dad his mince meat pie. Not looking foward to Xmas. These holidays 2007 are not going to be happy without you but I pretend for the kids. I know you would want the kids happy. Miss and love you, Your favorite Sister(yeah yeah I know I'm your only sister). Happy Turkey Day. P.S. No hunting this for you and Buddy.
Amie DiNatale
November 20, 2007
Uncle Jim
Just wanted to say Hi and that I was thinking about you. My mom needs help with the cooking and we dont know how to do it so we need some help. I know grandpa misses you too I was over the other day and was talking to him about you. I cant wait for the day I can talk to you and gram and tell you how mad I am at you for leaving us. Well I hope you and gram are having a good time talk with you soon. I love you Both
Jamie
November 19, 2007
HI Jim,
I was thinking about you today as I do everyday. I was thinking how much we all miss you. Today is my birthday and I was remembering all the presents you had gotten me over the years. I still can not believe you are gone and that you wont be calling me to say Happy Birthday. I know you are watching over all of us. Please keep us all safe this holiday season. I will be thinking of you. Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope Robin doesn't try to cook anything to bring to Thanksgiving dinner. Haha. It would not taste anything like what you used to make. I love and miss you!!
brenda smith
November 18, 2007
hunny,
well its been two long painful months. i think about u every second and wishing u were still here. talking and laughing and having a very pleasent day like we used to have. i was going through the pictures that we took then down loaded on to the computer. like the one were u were with adam,andrew,and darryl. then u punch darryl the next picture that i took.then all the ones we took at stoneybrook. the picture with me,u,and the two girls is my screen saver. i don't ever want u to forget how much u mean to me and how much i love u and somedays i wish i was with u now up there away from this world and place. u leaving took everything inside of me and my heart too.
i love u for ever and ever.
brenda
Robin
November 16, 2007
Jim
My mother, sister and I were talking about you the other day. They were kidding me about how when I needed something made for a party down there or holiday, how you would make it for me. I miss you and the holidays are going to be hard for everyone. I still can't believe that you are not here. It has been real quiet around here without your snoring. Anyway, I wanted to say "Happy Thanksgiving" to you and everyone that is with you. Love Robin
Teresa Santillo
November 8, 2007
Jimmy--needed you today only you and I know why..It is very hard without you. Heard a song today that made me think of you. Sara Evans No Place To Far and of course our traditional Mariah Carey One Sweet Day. Think of you everyday miss you even more everyday. Love your sister Teresa
Amie DiNatale
November 4, 2007
Hey uncle Jim just stopped by to say hello I miss you and Talk about you all the time to my boys. I love you
Terri Santillo
October 22, 2007
Uncle Jim,
my mom,dad,Jay,Bre-Bre and I came to see you over the weekend and we cleaned ya up a little bit!. U were prob laughing at our crazy stories we were sharing but u know us. Only our family would say the things we say! Im sure ur looking down us and telling us ur ok and ur with gram now but its so hard not having you here to spell those spelling words we can't spell or to come and fix our computer that has no memory left!..HaHa...we will all be together sooner or later... only in time.. Tell gram i said I Love her (and U) and i miss u both. Keep us all safe
Love always
Terri
Ps. Mmmmmmmm Bye bye :)
Anthony Charles, Austin James, Andrew Perry
October 21, 2007
Uncle Jim
My boys just wanted to say hi we were talking about you again:). We love and miss you very much. Tell Gram about my boys.
Amie Santillo
October 21, 2007
Uncle Jim I miss you and wish there was something I could do or say to bring you back. I know you are with gram and telling her how crazy my life is but thats ok:) I talk to my boys all the time about you and will never forget about you. Tell Gram I said hi and I love and miss you both. PS I was grandmas Favorite.
October 12, 2007
Jim,
I can't believe it has been almost a month since we lost you. My heart still aches and there isn't a day that goes by I don't think of you. I remember talking to you on the phone a while ago and you asked me how married life was, I said it feels the same and you said you hoped you could get there some day. I wish you had had that chance as well. I know you are watching over all of us so please keep us safe and know that we all love you and miss you.
Jared M
October 12, 2007
Jim just wanted you to know, I am sorry I didn't get to meet your wife & girls, I am sure its hard for them without you. Its hard for me not to call & say HELP.I promise I will find her and meet them after all family should stick together thats what you always told me..I love & miss you greatly watch over us all..
Love & miss you more then you know
Jared ( Rochester, N.Y.)
brenda smith
October 10, 2007
jim i miss u and think about u everyday and every time i go to are places that we went to together i smile and remeber all the wonderful things we have done together, like allison park what memories there, or mendon ponds, how i taught u how to swim, the love that we both shared will never end on mine or ur part and i love u. for ur birthday we went to the cemertary and release balloons for u and sang happy birthday. u r miss greatly and love forever.
love always brenda
Tracy Skellen
October 5, 2007
So I have been reading this book angelspeak and I am gonna try it, I know I am always the weird one, but thats ok!! I have embraced that. Miss you tons, Thanks for the butterflies!
Adelbert (aka) Bubba Schafer
October 3, 2007
Jim You May Not Answer Me BUt Will You Marry Me lol Just Kidding The Thing You Liked The Most We All Love You JIm And I Hope You Like The Place You Are At NOw We All Miss You Uncle Jim
Robin Fogle
October 1, 2007
Happy Birthday Jim, we all miss you.
Terri Santillo
October 1, 2007
Happy Birthday Uncle Jim
I Love you and miss you
Tracy Skellen
September 26, 2007
No words can articulate how heavy my heart is right now, You will be missed and missed forever. I always will be grateful for you accepting me right from the beginning. I miss your chuckle and the way your whole face lit up when you smiled, you were amazing in so many ways. I will miss your perfect macaroni and cheese and the way you called me hippie. I am regretful for not seeing you often and that is a demon I will have to deal with forever. I will try to bring my family closer to home because in your absence I have learned a great lesson about how much family means to me. I love you with all of my heart and I will speak of you often to my children and let them know how great of a man you were. I will keep you alive in me forever and will honer you by following in your footsteps. I love you amazing brother, rest in peace and send me a butterfly often so that I may be reminded of you. Love and regrets Tracy
Lisa
September 24, 2007
Jimmy,
Don't know what to say or think. My heart is still in shock. I never dreamed there would come a day when there was a voided spot. You remind me so much of my father. Your kindness and big heart. You would give the shirt off your back if you felt someone else needed it more they you. Always looking out for others. We all hold many memories. We had so much fun with you, Bud, John and Mike. I know those days ended but the memories are clear. You mean so much to many. When you look down upon us remember you are still here. We will all carry you within our hearts and that my friend is dear. We'll look after Robin like I know you would have wanted everyone to. But you have some shoes to fill because she will need you also not having you around after so many years together. Watch over her when you can and tell her it's ok. Hang on to the memories with each breath she will take.
Robin Fogle
September 24, 2007
To the man who loved me unconditionaly for 24 years, I will never forget you. We may not have been married, but we were a couple. You were there for me when I needed you. I am not sure what life is going to bring me, but it will not be the same without your constant presence. We knew each other so well. You always knew when something was wrong. We helped each other through our times of grief. The last three years, we may not have been a couple, but were best friends. I loved you very much.
Teresa Santillo
September 23, 2007
Jim,
I could not have asked for a better brother or best friend. I love you and will never be the same without you.
Love Your Sister,
Teresa
Terri santillo
September 23, 2007
To a loving uncle, brother, son, and friend. You will be in our hearts forever. not a day will go by that we will not think of you. Keep us all safe and watch down on us.
we love you
Love
Your Family, Dad,(James) sister (teresa) brothers, (Ron & Dan) nieces (Jamie, Amie, Terri, Nichole) Nephews (Perry, Scott, Jaxon, Jayce)
Great Niece Breyana and Great nephews Anthony Joseph, Anthony Charles, Austin, Andrew and Baby Santillo)
Jamie Sirois
September 23, 2007
I cant believe that I am writing this for you. Jim you always there for me when I needed you. I spent every summer with you and Robin when I was little. You spoiled me rotten and treated me like your own. I will never forget those great times we had and you will be missed dearly. I love you so much. To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I love you all as well.
dorothy derrenbacher
September 22, 2007
To the one man that will be missed. He was like a big brother to me. This will be one man that no one could forget. There are no words to describe the lost loved one. I hope he knows that we all loved him so much. There is no one that would have giving to anyone as much as he would. My sons Branden and Mason thought the world of you and did not have an uncle as close to them as he was. Jim we all know you had the biggest heart towards anyone no matter who they were, he would feel sorry for just about anyone.
Joe and Ronna Urban
September 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy Robison-Knapp
September 22, 2007
"Heavy-Duty Homer" We have been friends for 30 years and I thought of you as my brother. I will miss our talks, I will miss your laugh, I will miss your whit but most of all I will miss your light-hearted and fun personality. I will always keep you in my heart and love you forever.
brianna and railene clemons
September 22, 2007
to our daddy we love you and we are going to miss you so much.
love you daddy
brianna and railene
jackie joslyn
September 22, 2007
to brenda,brianna,railene,and his family. i am sorry for your lost he was a wonderful person and very loving for everyone.
love
grandma jackie
BRENDA SMITH
September 22, 2007
TO MY HUSBAND EVEN THOUGH WE WEREN'T REALLY MARRIED WE BOTH THOUGHT OF EACH AS IF WE WERE. WE HAD 6 WONDERFUL YEARS TOGETHER AND I WILL TREASURE EACH AND EVERYONE OF THEM UNTIL I GET THERE WITH U. THEN WHEN I DO WE WILL MAKE KNEW ONES. TO HIS WONDERFUL FAMILY MY THOUGHTS ALSO GO OUT TO U ALL AND IF U EVER NEED ANYTHING U CAN COUNT ON ME TO BE THERE. MY HUSBAND,MY BEST FRIEND,MY SOULMATE U WILL BE GREATLY MISS AND THOUGHT OF EVERY DAY. R LOVE WILL NEVER DIE AND U WILL ALWAYS BE NUMBER 1.
LOVE ALWAYS
BRENDA
Ricky & Paula Law
September 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in is time of sorrow
Doreen Chabot
September 22, 2007
May we all know that he was a great friend..He will never be forgot, he will live on in our hearts... We love you Jim..
Doreen & Bea (Springwater , NY)
Shannon/Rudy Mosher
September 22, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Frank/Jennifer Schaffer
September 22, 2007
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Douglas Schafer
September 22, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Rusty/Diana Colbert
September 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anna & Werner Zimmermann
September 22, 2007
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Doreen Chabot
September 22, 2007
WE WOULD LIKE TO SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY.TO BRENDA THE WOMAN THAT HELD HIS HEART, REMEMBER THE LOVE STAYS WITHIN YOUR HEART FOR A LIFETIME..REMEMBER ALL THE GREAT TIME WE ALL HAD.AS FOR US WE WILL NEVER FORGET JIM BECAUSE HE IS TRUELY LOVED..MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ALL DURING YOUR SADDNESS
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