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Daniel Skinner Obituary
July 30, 1959 - Jan 20, 2013
Born in Merced, California to Ron and Rita Skinner. Dan graduated from Merced High School in 1977 where he lettered in football and remained a supporter.
Dan was a ski instructor at Dodge Ridge and eventually became the owner of the legendary Pie in the Sky Pizza in 1985. Dan was a long time member of E Clampus Vitus chapters 48 and 59.
Dan was preceded in death by his father, Ron and is survived by his mother Rita and his four children; his daughter Nicole and her husband Nathan Lemos and soon to be grandson Hunter, his sons Zack and Jacob (Pork) and his daughter Sierra; his bother Scott Skinner and his wife Erica and his nephew Bret and niece Lesley; his aunt Crystal Skinner, and his aunt Joy and uncle Charles Osborn and his cousins Jeff, Matt and David, as well as numerous close friends, too many to mention.
There will be a celebration of life to be posted at a later date.
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Vincent Mussotto
January 16, 2025
To the family I went to school with Dan he's a very good friend and he will be missed by alot of friends and family members. Sorry for your loss. Vincent Mussotto
Vincent Mussotto
November 24, 2024
To the Skinner family Dan is and always will be in my Prayers I remember the time I stopped in the restaurant and saw Dan ,I said what are you doing here? He said Vince I own the place. Sorry for your loss. Vincent Mussotto
I love you man! - Ken Testa
April 26, 2013
Dan's family and friends join again to party in honor and celebrate the joy he brought to us all! He will always be "My Best Man"...for far too many reasons. See you at the Pie and Donkey and party on, brother Dan!
Judy Graves
January 31, 2013
So sorry for your loss. I hadn't seen Dan since high school. Memories come back to those times with Guy, Susie and the gang from Gardner & Dunn Rd. God Bless.
January 30, 2013
Scott and family,
My deepest condolences over the loss of your brother. God bless.
Doug Morris and family
January 29, 2013
I would like to take this time to thank all of our friends for reaching out to our family during this difficult time. My brother lived life to the fullest and treated everyone like a friend.He will always be remember for his mustache and for great pizza at Pie in the Sky. Scott and family
Rod Douglas
January 27, 2013
Scott , I will always remember the good times hanging out with your brother he had real joy for life. I have many favorite memories of him and I know he will be missed by a lot of folks, Blessing to you and your mother and Dans Family, Let me know if there is anything I can do for your family. Rod Douglas
John Arguelles
January 26, 2013
Scott, my condolences to you and your family! Scott was a great guy and had a great sense of humour as I have always remembered him from high school!
Kristen Rhinehart
January 26, 2013
Rita & Scott, My sympathy & thoughts are with you. Let me know if there is anything I can do.
Cindy Verderber
January 26, 2013
Scott, I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and you whole family in your time of healing.
Love to you all,
Cindy and Ed Verderber
Frank Hannah & Family
January 26, 2013
Scott, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your familfy for the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace.
January 26, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers for the Skinner family...we will always remember Dan and his BIG personality. The world is short one cool guy.
The Ericksons
January 25, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With Love,
Kathy Hollon
January 25, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Skinner family. Dan was a good man. He will be missed. Love always, Becky Hollon
January 25, 2013
Scott, We are so sorry of the loss of your brother Dan. He was a great brother, father, friend and son. We will always remember Dan for that outstanding mustache and Pie in the Sky.
E Clampus Vitus !!!
Dave & Lori Alcaraz
Karla and Larry Traylor
January 25, 2013
So very sorry for your loss Rita. Keeping you and your family in our prayers.
January 25, 2013
So sorry for your loss of your brother Scott. My prayers to the Skinner family. Carol Cate,Kauai,Hi
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