Peter D. Skoog

SKOOG, Peter D. Peter David Skoog, "Pete" , 49, of Bausola Road, Andover, beloved husband of Elinor (O'Neill) Skoog and father of Senior Airman Sara Skoog, USAF, passed away peacefully Thursday (Aug. 23, 2007), at home. Born Nov. 12, 1957 in Manchester, he was a son of the late Henry and Muriel (Anderton) Skoog. From when he was a child, Pete enjoyed spending time at Andover Lake, whether fishing or just going for a swim. He graduated from RHAM High School in 1976 and went on to join the Navy in 1980. In 1986, Pete was honorably discharged from the Navy and began his career at Mansfield Training Center. Following that, he was a Residential Instructor and Mentor for Community Residents, Inc. in Middletown. Some of his other activities included volunteering as President and Lake Security Guard for the Andover Lake Property Owners Assn. Loved by everyone, Pete enjoyed going for a ride on his Harley with a group of friends. He was a friend to everyone and known for always being the life of the party. He will be greatly missed. In addition to his loving wife of 12 years and his daughter, he is survived by a sister, Astrid Belanger of Columbia; a brother, William Skoog of Columbia; and numerous extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by a brother, Charles. Friends may call Monday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester, before processing to the Church of the Holy Family, 185 Church St. (Rte. 85), Hebron, where the Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 12 noon by Fr. Michael Smith. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), 910 17th St. NW, Ste. 800, Washington, DC 20006.