Jeffrey Skibik

Jeffrey J. Skibik

1953-2012 CHARLEMONT Jeffrey J. Skibik, 58, of Legate Hill Rd., died Monday September 3, 2012 at home.

Jeff was born in Schenectady, N.Y., on December 8, 1953 the son of Joseph J. and Helen E. (Clifford) Skibik. He attended Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School in New York.

Jeff moved to Charlemont in the late 1970's. Jeff was married to the former Jacklyn G. Racette on July 12, 1986. Jackie predeceased him on December 3, 2009.

From 1985 to 2005 he was employed by LaBelle & Leitner Auto in Greenfield and in 2005 he opened Jeff's Foreign Auto Service on State Street in Buckland.

Survivors include his son Colton Skibik, of Charlemont, a brother John Skibik, of New York City, mother-in-law Nelda Racette, of North Adams, sister-in-law Donna Racette, friend Lou Ann Quinn, sister and brother-in-law Debra and Richard Wood, brother-in-law Richard Racette, and Karen Ferrara all of North Adams, brother and sister-in-law Kurt and Annette Racette, of Richfield, N.C., nephews Jason Wood, Zachary Wood and his wife Laura, Matthew Racette, of Boston, Michael and Joshua Racette, of North Adams, Jennifer Racette, of Richfield, N.C., Max Quinn and Mariah Ferrara, of North Adams, grand nieces and nephew, Haley Wood, of North Adams, Ava Racette, of Richfield, N.C., Tenley and Griffin Wood, of North Adams.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A gathering for family and friends will be held Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home, 40 Church St., Shelburne Falls. There are no other services scheduled.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701

To send a message of condolence to Jeff's family, please visit www.smithkelleherfuneralhome.com