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John Skojec Obituary
Binghamton - John (Jack) Skojec, 77, of Binghamton died on July 5th after losing his battle with leukemia. He was predeceased by his parents Louis and Margaret, sister Joyce, daughter in law Laurie and beloved grandson, Joshua. He was a graduate of Johnson City HS and Broome Tech. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Cold War era. He retired from IBM Endicott after a 33 year career as a well-respected project manager. He enjoyed golfing (especially with Bob Butchko) and meeting with his Thursday morning breakfast buddies. He also enjoyed watching the Yankees and the Giants. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Church Choir, Binghamton and then St. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament Church choir where he enjoyed the company of many dear friends. His greatest joy in life was his family. He was a devoted husband for nearly 53 years to the love of his life, Sue. A loving and supportive father to John, Jim (Nancy), Rick (Michelle), Dave (Trudi) and Jeanne Drayton (Christopher). Also a doting grandpa to Jeffrey, Tommy, Emmett, Bridget, Greg, Lucas, Jaden and Cameron. He is also survived by his loving sister, Peg (Carl) Hoffer, brothers Bob (Rita), Marty (Linda), and Lou (Pam), Brothers in Law Jim (Audrey) and Mike (Gail) Place, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. A special thank you to the staff of Broome Oncology and 1 Ross at Lourdes for their care and compassion. A Funeral Mass will be offered at ST. Vincent de Paul Blessed Sacrament Church, Clubhouse Road, Vestal, Monday at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City. The family will receive friends at the J.A. McCormack Sons Funeral Home, 141 Main Street, Binghamton, Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in Jack's memory may be made to Loaves and Fishes, 165 Clifton Boulevard, Vestal, NY 13850.
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Gerry Petrosky
July 14, 2018
Jeanne, I'm so so sorry for your loss. Family and friends are never far away. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marie Luczkowski
July 10, 2018
Bob & Rita:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
With my deepest sympathy.
July 10, 2018
Sue and family, My condolences to you in the passing of Jack. He was my teacher, mentor and friend. He taught me more about management than any other person in IBM. If I needed advice, Jack had the answer and experience to support it. Thanks to him, my career in IBM flourished over the years. May you all take comfort in the love and compassion that he exhibited.
Sincerely
Dan Fike
Concord, NC
Frank and Joanne Weiland
July 9, 2018
May the light of God's face shine upon him and may his beloved family find peace in celebrating his life and his love of family.
Karyn Beisner
July 9, 2018
Sue and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jack's passing. Sending love and light to you all.
Mark Stratton
July 8, 2018
My deepest of sympathy and thoughts to the whole family. Being a close friend to Tim, I know he was very close to his uncle. Remember to celebrate John's life, even in this time of deep sorrow.
Kathy Sheehan and Mike Caviness
July 8, 2018
Sue and the Skojec family, So very sorry for your loss. Jack was a very caring person. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
Peter Ayres
July 8, 2018
Bob and family...I are very so for the loss of a very special person in all of your lives.
Mary Grose
July 8, 2018
Suzie & Famiiy...I am so very sorry to hear of John's Passing...my heart breaks for you thoughts and prayers sent
Dick Orzel
July 8, 2018
Skojec Family,
Sorry to read of Jack's passing. I would look forward to seeing him and "Butchko" coming in to play Traditions when I worked and lived in the Triple Cities. Prayers to the entire family.
Jessica Place
July 7, 2018
To Aunt Sue, Johnny, Jimmy, Ricky, David and Jeanne - I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. It is felt by all of us lucky enough to have known him. I think he probably made everyone feel the way he made me feel whenever we talked - important, worthwhile and loved. He listened and he cared. He had a heart as big as anyone I've ever known and it showed. He created a beautiful family with you Aunt Sue, and I feel very lucky to be a part of it. Sending my love to all of you...
Judi Bedzyk
July 7, 2018
Jack was one in a million! He was married to my cousin, Sue. Always had an amazing smile! Always was very caring! Always had an interesting story! Always had a heart full of love for his family! Always was considerate and kind! I'm so glad he was such an integral part of our family. It's not goodbye, Jack, it's I'll see ya soon
Dick Streno
July 7, 2018
To Sue and family, My profound condolences on Jack's passing. He was a patient and giving person and a true mentor to me and others. He truly cared for his family and the folks who worked for him. God's speed Jack.
Mary Buckingham
July 7, 2018
Nancy/Jim,
So sorry on the loss of
your dear father. May he
rest in peace.
Mary Buckingham
Beth Amorese
July 7, 2018
To Jack's Family,
Many memories of a kind and gentle man. Sending my sympathy and prayers. I remember Jack working at IBM throughout many years.
Beth Amorese
Jackie Pezzuti
July 7, 2018
To the Skojec family,
My deepest sympathies. Jack was my boss for a few years at IBM. He was good and kind man.
Dick Coston
July 7, 2018
To Sue and the rest of the Skojec family:
Please accept my very deepest condolences for your loss.
Jack will be greatly missed but his kindness and gentle spirit will be remembered forever. He was an unconditional mentor and friend giving of his innate abilities.
Dick Coston
Dick Clark
July 7, 2018
To the Skojec Family,
Sorry for your lose, you are in my prayers.
Betty and Barry Tompkins
July 7, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to Sue and her family. I remember many years of singing in the choir with Sue and Jack at St Thomas Aquinas Church.
July 7, 2018
To the Skojec Family,
I am very sorry to hear of Jack passing. He was a great project manager and a privilege to work with.
Rick Merrill
Former IBM Emergency Services
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