Patrick J. Skruck

Dear Skruck Family: I was lucky enough to have had Patrick as a teacher three times: for history, psychology and seminar (philosophy) in the early 1980s at Stamford High School. Patrick personified the perfect teacher. He was engaging, deeply thoughtful, respectful and funny, but all business. Patrick took great pride in his work and got to know his students. He made his own curriculum, focused on critical thinking, and ignored the bureaucratic approach foisted on him by the central...

Mr Skruck had a huge influence on me. He encouraged me to study philosophy, which I did in college. His advice changed the course of my life.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Pat was just a teenager when I first left home. Years later we spent many hours together traveling to Ohio to visit our parents. Pat was a thoughtful person, a wonderful brother, a good host, husband, and parent. I enjoyed attending his art shows and have a number of his water colors.

I will especially miss our frequent phone calls!

Love to Eileen and Family. Lenora

Dear Eileen and family,
I was saddened to learn of your husband’s passing. I didn’t know him well, other than seeing you both at JoAnn and Ed Ryan’s home over the years. My heart is heavy.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. Love to you all...
Melissa

I had the pleasure of having Mr.Skruck as a teacher at SHS. He was kind, passionate, smart and funny and a teacher you could not wait to get to as it was a highlight of the day. When I became a teacher at SHS I tried to incorporate many of the things Mr. Skruck was to his students. He will be missed.

I thought he was the nicest guy and you were a lucky girl to have him as your Dad, Alicia. Met him at your house a few times and he really left a good impression.

Dear Eileen and family, we are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. He was an amazing man in so many ways. We fondly remember evenings enjoying his cooking, his art and his friendship. The two of you together made wonderful hosts. Pat will be truly missed.

Much love and prayers to all of you,
Bill & Jenny Chiappetta