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He was a member of the Reading Scuba Club and part of the first graduating class of Holy Name High School. He went on to graduate from Penn State University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was employed by Met Ed, Kane Steel, Gilbert Commonwealth, and Alvernia University before realizing one of his life dreams was owning his own business, Reading Casual Patio and Fireplace with his wife. In his “retirement” he began perhaps his most cherished positions as Facilities Director, first for Holy Guardian Angels and then for St. Ignatius Loyola School where he worked until the time of his death.
Skip lived a life of service to his community, following in his father’s footsteps to become a volunteer fireman. He volunteered at the West Lawn Fire Company for over 25 years and rose through the ranks, serving as a Lieutenant, Assistant Chief, and Chief. He also served as an EMT for Western Berks Ambulance Association. His family, however, was his greatest pride and joy.
Skip enjoyed camping with his family and friends, canoeing, hiking, fishing, sitting by the pool, playing mini golf and games with his grandchildren, and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Lorraine; daughters, Lisa Jagielski and Andrea Levan; son-in-law Christopher Levan; and grandchildren, Hailey and Wyatt Levan. He is also survived by his brother, sister, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Skip’s family wishes to extend sincere appreciation to all those friends and family who offered tremendous support and prayers during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made in his name to St. Ignatius Loyola School, 2810 St. Albans Dr, Sinking Spring, PA 19608, to defray the cost of the new roof on the school, a recent project that he proudly oversaw to completion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the church he attended for over 50 years, St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 2600 St Albans Dr, West Lawn. Friends and family may gather in the church beginning at 11:00 a.m. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc, is entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
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Mark Bosold
February 17, 2022
Enjoyed working with Skip for many years, he was a good man. Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with the Jagielski family, especially Lisa.
Mark and Nancy
Sue and Barry
February 16, 2022
How very blessed we have been to know and love Skip for most of our lives. Words are inadequate to express the sadness we feel. May God bless the Jagielski and Levan families and help them through this most difficult time. Rest in peace dear brother-in-law. Love always.
Al & Patti
February 16, 2022
Words cannot express how sadden we feel today. Skip was a husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, & friend. We extend our deepest sympathy to all of his family. Our world was a better place because Skip was in it and he will be greatly missed.
Sending you prayers of comfort & peace.
Love, Al & Patti
Bill and Karen Mays
February 16, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to everyone
Tricia Matz
February 15, 2022
My condolences to the Jagielski and Levan families in the passing of Uncle Skip. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Sending you light, peace, and healing during this time. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the service.
In deepest sympathy,
Tricia Matz
The Henshaws
February 15, 2022
Our sympathy goes out to the Jagielski Family. We only knew Skip a short time but got to know what a wonderful guy and family man he was.
Rick Joachim
February 14, 2022
I´m truly sorry to learn of skip´s passing. I worked for him at Alvernia. He was not only a good man to work for but a good man period.
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