John Skrip Jr.

1946 - 2026

John Skrip, Jr.
01/25/2026
John Skrip Jr. passed away on January 25, 2026, in Sandisfield, MA, after a prolonged illness. He was born to Lucy (Burgio) and John Skrip Sr. on October 29, 1946, in Waterbury, CT.
John was a proud graduate of Crosby High School, Sacred University, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Masters in Natural Science) and Central CT State University (Sixth Year Educational Leadership). John resided with his wife of 56 years, Rosanne (Daddona) Skrip, in Sandisfield, MA. They have one son, John, who resides in Natick, MA, with his wife, Julie (Zhu Lei), and their two sons, Jaden and Jason Skrip.
John was an active member of the Sandisfield Community, serving on many committees and boards: Sandisfield Select Board, School board, the Sandisfield Cultural Council and the Sandisfield Arts Center.
Prior to his retirement, John worked for 35 years for the Waterbury CT School System, as a Chemistry teacher, Science Department Chair and Assistant Principal.
John also worked at various colleges and universities, Naugatuck Valley Community College, Post University, Berkshire Community College and MCLA. He completely retired from college teaching in 2015.
John was a founding partner in American Realty and Mortgage, a state licensed real estate and mortgage company, that was started in 1978 and closed in 2020.
John will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
John loved a good party, vacations in warm climates, an occasional cigar and Scotch in the man cave and visits to the casino a few times a year.
John would like to remind his many students that "busy people are happy people."
There will be no services; however, a celebration of life will be held later, at the convenience of the family.
Donations in John's name may be sent to the Sandisfield Art Center, PO Box 31, 5 Hammertown Rd., Sandisfield, MA 01255.