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William Skurkis Obituary
William "Bill" B. Skurkis, 63, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2010, in Colebrook, Conn. He was the husband of Teresa (Lucashensky) Skurkis. Bill was born January 2, 1947, in Wilkes-Barre, a son of the late William and Clementine (Kizis) Skurkis. He was a 1970 graduate of King's College, earning a bachelor's degree in computer programming. Bill retired from Aetna Life Insurance Co. after 20 years of service. He was an Eagle Scout and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Besides his wife Teresa of 15 years, he leaves his daughter, Sheri Skurkis and her husband, Rob, of Woodbury, Conn.; his son, Jeffrey Skurkis and his wife, Christine, of West Hartford, Conn.; his stepdaughter, Christine Brooks, of Wolcott, Conn.; his stepson, Nicholas Capozzi of Wolcott; his brother, Ronald Skurkis, of Newport News, Va.; his sisters, Roberta Pehr of Timonium, Md., and Dorothy Andes, of Dallas; as well as his grandchildren, Taylor and Sean Brooks, Ava and Hayden Skurkis; and his former wife, Carol A. Skurkis, of Farmington, Conn. A gathering will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2010, at Woodtick Memorial, 420 Woodtick Rd., Wolcott, Conn. Burial will take place in Pennsylvania at the family's convenience. Memorial gifts may be made to Special Olympics of Connecticut, 2666 State St., Ste. 1, Hamden, CT 06517-2232. To leave an expression of comfort, please visit www.woodtickmemorial.com .
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Ruger Brown & Melissa Cortez Briwn
October 30, 2024
Sheri, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
dorothy andes
November 14, 2010
BILL "hey sista" is how you said hello to me.i miss your voice. "we" all miss you. watch over us.
love-
your sista, dorothy
Eileen Davis
October 23, 2010
Uncle Bill,
I love you so much. Rest in eternal peace and may memories bring you joy and happiness for eternity. I miss you and love you always, Eileen
October 20, 2010
Cousin Bill....your smile and humor will never be forgotten. You are at peace and rest back HOME. I pray for your family, that their hearts will heal. We will all be together again.
Love,
Cousin Patricia
Margaret Matt Butler
October 19, 2010
God Bless you.
I remember your humor, your thoughtfulness and kindness.
Peace to you and your family.
With Love, your cousin,
maggie (halter) distaulo
October 18, 2010
thinking and praying for you at this difficult time. may memories sustain you. it was so nice being with him at our 2009 high school reunion . he'll be missed.
Maryanna Mueller
October 18, 2010
Bill,
A band of Angels light the ways for you and your family Always!
Cousin Maryanna
October 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May god,s blessings be with you and your families. Mary Jo Halter (class of 64)
Marilee Burnside
October 18, 2010
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
October 17, 2010
Bill,.. .as you rest in the arms of your Heavenly Father, may the knowledge of His everfaithful love for you be the peace your family needs during this time. Rest in eternal peace Bill.
Sister Mary Lou Andes, MSC (class of '64)
Lawrence Check (Class of 64)
October 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Roberta Pehr
October 17, 2010
My Dearest Brother....miss you, cherish you and love you always....your sister, Berta
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