John "Jack" Skinner

1918 - 2022

WOLCOTT - John "Jack" Skinner, 103, passed away on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).

A memorial service will be held later this spring at the Farnsworth-Keysor Funeral Home in North Rose at a date to be determined by the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Wolcott American Legion, Post 881 Attention Commander Bolling 10675 Ridge Road Wolcott, NY 14590.

He spent the last three years being well-cared for at the Wayne County Nursing Home- Garden Valley wing. Before that time Jack was a 75 year resident of Wolcott, N.Y. Jack was born in Lyons, N.Y. on October 9, 1918. He married Katherine Palmer Skinner on February 14, 1942. Shortly after their marriage Jack served in the U.S. Navy, as a Machinist Mate 1st class from 1942-1945. After the Navy, he and Katherine settled on Draper Street in Wolcott and had two sons. He worked at his father-in-law's grocery store in Wolcott, until the mid 60's, when the store closed. Then he worked at Xerox as an electrician, until 1981. Jack was recently given the 75 year membership award from the American Legion. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His laugh, smile, twinkling blue eyes and wise cracks will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by sons, Terry Skinner (Kim) (Dallas, Texas) and Howard Skinner (Laurie) (Wolcott, N.Y.); grandchildren, Sara Skinner Probst (Ken) (Orlando, Fla.), and Johnathan Skinner (Becky) (Williamson, N.Y.); four great-grandchildren, Markus, Katherine, Jackson, and Baby Skinner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Katherine Palmer Skinner; as well as two brothers and one sister.