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James Skrabalak Obituary
formerly of Binghamton
James A. Skrabalak, 61, of Chipley, Florida, formerly of Binghamton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 24, 2007, in Pensacola, Florida, after a brief illness. Jim was predeceased by his parents, John and Loretta Skrabalak. He is survived by his wife, Irene Skrabalak, Chipley, Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Danielle Skrabalak, Binghamton; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Donna and Melvin Burr, Binghamton, Patricia Markle, Johnson City; an uncle, Stanley Skrabalak, Endicott; two aunts, Helen Svarney, Johnson City, Josephine Wasko, Mesa, Arizona; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Jim was a graduate of Binghamton Central High School and worked in the family business, "Scratchy's Highway Tavern," while living in Binghamton. He proudly served his country, completing a tour of duty in Vietnam and retiring from the US Navy in 1993. He was a member of AMVET Post 007 in Chipley, Fla., and F&AM AJ Russell Lodge in Jacksonville, Fla. Jim often returned home to Binghamton to visit family and friends, holding dear the memories of the area in which he grew up.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Sunny Hills, Fla., with a celebration of life to be held in Binghamton at the convenience of the family. Arrangements and supervision by:
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Pat (Lenga) Sissenstein
November 4, 2007
It's been a long time since seeing Jim. We were a small, close class at St. Stans in Binghamton. He'll always been remembered.
My prayers with Donna and all of Jim's family.
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