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Skip was born in Hartford on October 29, 1955 and grew up in Simsbury. He graduated from Rider University and moved back to his hometown. In February of 1993, he became a friend of Bill W's and moved to Middletown where he was employed first by Taco Bell for several years and in 1998 he became a shift monitor for The Connection, Inc. and upon earning his CADC (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor) he was promoted to a Case Manager III. Skip was an active member of The First Baptist Church in Southington where he served as an usher. During all of his life he was a stalwart Mets fan, never wavering and always faithful.
During Skip's twenty years with Bill W, he touched many lives believing in people when they could not believe in themselves. His presence and exemplary program will be missed.
Skip leaves his wife and soul mate, Sharon Kupiec of Middletown; two stepdaughters, Janice Kupiec and her husband, Todd Cohn of Alexandria, VA, Seap Pen and her husband, Him Pen of Chicopee, MA, and the two great joys of his life granddaughters, Sara Pen and Addison Cohn. Additionally, he leaves several very special friends, Zita Duffy of Simsbury, Natalie of Hartford, Sid of Cromwell, Paul of Elmwood, Ed of West Hartford, and Barry of Higganum.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 1st with a committal service at 10:00 AM in Simsbury Cemetery, 16 Plank Hill Road, Simsbury and a celebration of his life will be held at 1:00PM at The First Baptist Church, 581 Meriden Avenue, Southington. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Skip's memory to the No Kill Shelter @ Meriden Humane Society, 311 Murdock Avenue, Meriden, CT 06450. Doolittle Funeral Home, Middletown is handling the arrangements. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
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for William Parker
Will Walker
June 4, 2013
I would like to say that I am sincerely sorry to hear about the passing of Skip. He was a good guy and had a big heart.
Skip and I worked together in the kitchen of the Chapter XI restaurant in Simsbury (I was in high school at the time) in 1979-1980. My cousin's husband was one of the two owners of the establishment. Skip was a good worker and very easy going. I remember he lent me several of his albums to listen to because I had never heard these groups before and I wanted to hear their music.
My older brother was also acquainted with Skip since they went to SHS together and graduated the same year. My brother always spoke highly of Skip and respected the intelligence that Skip possessed.
We'll remember him...
Keith b
June 1, 2013
Skip you were an inspiration and a beacon of hope in a sometimes dreary world. you helped me see that just for today i can be the best me i can be you will be greatly missed.
Shirley Mason
May 31, 2013
It was wonderful to have you in our family, Skip. I hope you know how much you were loved and how we will miss you.
Your love and devotion to Sharon made her so happy.
We will miss you so very much and promise to take good care of her for you.
Love, Aunt Shay
May 31, 2013
You will always have a special place in our hearts. God bless you!
Anne Hill Keifer, SHS Class of '73
Paul Intagliata
May 30, 2013
Thank you for your love, your guidance, and friendship. You will be missed more than you could ever know
Love you Skip
Paul, Sonji & Lindsay
Elaine Bednarz
May 30, 2013
Sharon, my sincere sympathy. may your family and friends help you get through this time of grief.
Natalie Angotti
May 30, 2013
I love you and miss you so much Skip!! You will always be with me... my sweet, sweet friend.
Ed Lenihan
May 30, 2013
love you willie
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