Edward Skarbek

Edward Stanley Skarbek, 70 of Hanover died on May 18, 2010 at the Harbor House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hingham. He was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey son of the late Casimir and Sophie (Bober) Skarbec and was raised and educated there. He was a graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory High School in S. Orange, NJ and later graduated with a BS Degree in Marketing from Seton Hall University. He later attained his Masters Degree in Education from Boston State College. Ed was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Ed retired in June of 2009 after a 45 year career as a teacher in Rockland, for his last 30 years he taught fourth grade at the Esten School. He had previously been the Asst. Principal at the Jefferson School and the Principal at the Lincoln School. He was the Drama Director of the Storytime Playhouse for 35 years, adapting well known plays and productions to be performed by elementary students. Among his numerous professional accolades were the Outstanding Elementary Teacher of America Award, Leaders of America Education Award, Plymouth County Educators Association Honor Award and the Rockland Education Foundation Award. Active in Freemasonry, Mr. Skarbek was a member of the Phoenix Lodge-AF&AM and the Weymouth United Lodge. He was a member of the National Education Association, a member and Past President of the Rockland Teach- ers Association as well as a life member of both the Massachusetts Teachers Association and the Plymouth County Teachers Associations. He is survived by a cousin, Jane Bodzioch of New Jersey and his close and devoted friends, Melinda Learning and her husband Frederick of Pembroke. The family welcomed friends and loved ones to celebrate Eds life in the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union St., ROCKLAND on Friday, May 21, 2010 from 4:00-7:00 PM. Members of the Phoenix Lodge conducted a Masonic Service on Friday evening at 6:30 PM in the funeral home. A Funeral Mass was be held in St. Francis Xavier Church, 234 Pleasant St. S. Weymouth on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 10:00 AM. Burial with Military Honors was on Monday, May 24, 2010 at 9:45 AM in the Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. Donations in his memory may be made to the Edward Skarbek Charitable Trust, c/o Jack McGrath 46 Accord Park Dr. Norwell, MA 02061. For directions or to share a memory on our Tributes page, visit, www.magounbiggins.com.