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Robert Skopek
In Memory of
Robert E.
Skopek
1924 - 2016
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Obituary for Robert E. Skopek

Robert E. Skopek, 91, of Manlius passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2016. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 13, 1924. He was an electrical engineer for Western Union and the US Air Force, retiring in 1994. He was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Fayetteville and a Boy Scout Leader. After retirement, he stayed active with outdoor interests, woodworking, a passion for historical research and had a great affection for his dogs.
He was predeceased by his wife, Betty Skopek in 2009. He is survived by three daughters, Susan (Chis) Arney, Gina MacElree and Laura (Tom) Grenier; three sons, John (Marilyn), Jim (JoAnne) and Philip (Ruth); 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 on Friday, June 10, 2016 at Immaculate Conception Church, 400 Salt Springs St., Fayetteville. Burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Fayetteville.
Contributions may be made to Helping Hounds Dog Rescue, 6606 Kinne Rd., DeWitt, NY 13214.

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