Robert-Skillman-Obituary

Robert Skillman

New Paltz, New York

1953 - 2011 (Age 58)

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New Paltz, New York
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American Cancer Society

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Robert J. SkillmanNew Paltz, NY- Robert J. Skillman, age 58, of New Paltz died Friday, July 8, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, NY, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. Robert was born May 6, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Andrew...

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Robbie was a very good friend of my father Richard Savino. Robbie lived with us a for a while when I was a kid, and I have such fond memories of him. He was such a good-hearted and funny person, he had me laughing all the time.
One funny story I would like to share: My sister had to keep her hair big, as was the style at the time, and her and her friend would spray their hairspray all over the bathroom where Robbie's toothbrush was. He would always joke that the bristles couldn't move...

Robbie was a wonderful man who brought sunshine every morning to Price Chopper Poughkeepsie...I missed him when he was still alive because I wasnt able to see him very often and miss him more now that he has passed. Befitting of a wonderful man is his wonderful wife who also brought a ray of sunshine when she would make a special appearance at PC...Robbie you will surely be missed....Love Always Tammy and Dwayne

So sorry to hear of the passing of Robbie. Robbie was a long time friend of my fathers. They met at Friehofers when I was very young and stayed friends till my father passed in 2006. Robbie had a great smile and a wonderful sense of humor. Thoughts and prayers to his family.

My sincere condolences to the Skillman family. I've worked with Robbie for over 30 years. He was a true friend and a brother in Christ. He often spoke about God and his faith in Him throughout his life, especially during his illness. He was a perfectionist in his work and an inspiration to be around. Coming to work will never be the same as he will be greatly missed.
God bless you all as you grieve and also celebrate his life. He is now face to face with The Lord whom he loved while he...

Thoughts and prayers to the Skillman family. Graduated OLL with Bob.Very quiet but a jokester, good baseball player. The good die young.

to the skillman family so sorry for your loss robert was a wonderful caring person i can still here him talking with his brother mark in fleet service he will be missed dearly