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John Skarzynski Obituary
AGE: 84 • South Amboy
Skarzynski, John E. "Skeets", 84, of South Amboy, N.J. entered into eternal life on Monday, July 6, 2015 at the Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ. John was born in South Amboy and he lived in South Amboy all of his life. He worked as a truck driver for EI DuPont de Nemours Co. Parlin, NJ for 36 years and he retired in 1992.
John was a communicant of Sacred Heart RC Church, South Amboy. For the past 61 years he was an umpire in Middlesex County for the little league, Babe Ruth, JV High School and mens softball leagues. As a young baseball player he was a power hitting catcher that was signed by the NY Giants Baseball Team and he played in the minor league teams for Danville, VA, Class B Carolina League, Muskogee, OK league in 1952 and in 1953 he was the catcher for Olean, NY Class D, Pony League. He is predeceased by his wife Dorothy A (nee Mechkowski) Skarzynski his parents John and Czelawa (nee Zabielski) Skarzynski. John is survived by his sons John Skarzynski of South Amboy, NJ and Thomas James Skarzynski of Sayreville, NJ, his brother Ed Skeen of Jacksonville, Fla., and his sister Marie Sheeman of Hendersonville, NC.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, July 11, 2015 at 8:00am from the Kurzawa Funeral Home, 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ. A mass will be offered at 9:00am at Sacred Heart RC Church, South Amboy, NJ. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin NJ. Friends may visit on Friday from 2-4 & 7-9pm.
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Memories and Condolences
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Bill Stengle
July 3, 2021
John:
It is now an incredible six years since you have passed. I still remember you whenever I drive past the Kurzawa Funeral Home. Your name still comes up at times when I reminisce with my fellow umpires. You were a truly unique and fun person to umpire with.
Tom O'Leary
July 16, 2015
I am very sad to hear that Skeets passed away. It always felt like it was a big game when you showed up and saw Skeets on the field. He was going to give the game his best, so you had to too! He was firm and fair and taught us respect and sportsmanship. A great man!
John and Tommy, my brother Wil and I are very sorry for your loss, God Bless.
Tom O'Leary
R.J. Novak
July 12, 2015
My sincere condolences to the Skarzynski family on the loss of "Skeets" Mr. Skarzynski umpired many of my Men's Baseball games, the last being about a month ago at his beloved Waterfront Park. Always a great conversation during games at 1st Base, and he will truly be missed by The Edison Yankees, as well as all of the teams and leagues which had the privilege of Skeets calling games. A true Gentleman
Pete Toth
July 10, 2015
Skeets was a professional in every sense of the word! He was tough, but fair and always had a positive word. My thoughts and prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Bill Stengle
July 10, 2015
As a frequent umpiring partner with "Mr. Skeets" over the last 15 years, I will truly miss him. I will miss the pre-game meetings when he instructed coaches on some of his own special rules. I will miss when he sometimes came to see me between innings and instructed me on the correct umpiring techniques, based on his 61 years of umpiring experience. I will miss laughing at his antics when coaches disputed his calls. I will surely feel his presence with me on the baseball field for many years to come. Goodbye Skeets - you will be greatly missed.
Michael Flaherty
July 10, 2015
My condolences to his family and friends from me and my family. Certainly one of the staples of the old time South Amboy we all grew up in. He will be missed.
JOE CASTELLANO
July 10, 2015
WHAT A CLASS ACT ,HE WILL BE MISSED
Bill Lewis
July 10, 2015
Skeets was a great umpire, basketball official, as well as a teacher of both games. Stern, yet fair, is the way I always saw Skeets. He was respected for that.
John and Tommy, very sorry for your loss. Knowing that your dad touched many of young lives, hopefully will ease your pain.
Jaime Soltys
July 9, 2015
Skeets was a consummate class act...universally respected and appreciated by generations of kids in South Amboy. I remember arriving at the Little Fields (and again later in life playing adult ball) and saying, "Phew...Skeets is behind the plate...it'll be a good game!" RIP, sir.
Wanko family
July 9, 2015
So sorry for the loss of this man who has touched so many lives in his lifetime. My boys especially our thoughts and prayers are with the family. RIP SKEETZ
Richie Moran
July 9, 2015
My deepest condolences to the family of Skeets he was a great man.
Gene Chud
July 9, 2015
so sorry to hear about "Skeets"
July 9, 2015
Sorry for your loss, John and Tom was an old family friend that will be missed. With all my best I hope you remember all the great times and people that your father influenced. Tom Wortley
Amy Charmello
July 9, 2015
He will be missed by many .. It was a pleasure when he ump the middle school baseball games .. We loved talking to him .. We are glad we got to see him love what he did .. The baseball kids will miss him
Bill Holobowski
July 9, 2015
I have nothing but the fondest Little League memories of Skeets as a respected and classy man and baseball ambassador who served the kids of South Amboy. Condolences to the entire Skarzynski family, on my family's behalf -- Bill, Kathy, Kaitlyn & Shane Holobowski
July 9, 2015
Skeets was the best! He played ball with my Dad Umped for me my Brothers, My kids and my Step Son as recent as last year. He was a legend and loved to share his knowledge of baseball with everyone he met. I will miss him and I'm sure South Amboy will miss him even more. RIP Skeets! He didn't need glasses!
Nancy Demling and sons
July 9, 2015
Dear Tom and Family,
Our deepest sympathies.
Kathy & George Kolb
July 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your dad. I have many fond memories of your dad when we visited and picked grapes to eat while mom and dad and the adults spoke in the kitchen. I remember John picking up me and my sisters and lifting us up above his head at the parties at Aunt Jo's house. We always enjoyed speaking with him about the baseball season. My dad and John discussing other sports too. John will be missed and remembered by many, and his memories will be cherished by his sons. May God comfort you during this sad time and know that he was welcomed into God's arms on Monday. Kathy (Wilson) & George Kolb. Unfortunately we are unable to pay our respects since we are on vacation this week. You will be remembered in my prayers.
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