Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Dear Paul and Family, My sincere and deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad! Be assured of my love, prayers and support to your entire family at this time of grief!! My heart was deeply sadden when I received the call from Lange Funeral Home that Eddie had died. I have no doubts at all that he was greeted by the Lord, who said Welcome Home my good and faithful servant!! Eddie was truly a blessing for me and for many others at St. Joseph parish. As pastor of St. Joseph and St. Anthony parish Eddie was a person that I could relay on for so many things! He was a person I called friend! He was one of my number one fan in the parish! Two weeks ago i spoke to Eddie and told him he was blessed with a wonderful biological family and a terrific extended family! He grinned and said he was indeed! Then he told me to annoint him....Eddie's style was always direct....I did thank God for allowing Eddie to be in my life and what a blessing he was to me! As I drove back to my parish I thought about all the times we had breakfast at Laport's and all the times we spent in the parish! God is so good to us for given us the great gift of Eddie Skertny!! May God bless you and your family! Love and Prayers, Father Dan Young Paul and Marge, I was sadened by the death of your Dad. It has been a pleasure knowing such a beautiful man. I will never forget him and his wonderful family! Prayers and love, Fanny Dear Skretny Family, My sincere condolences. I was saddened to learn of Ed's passing, but it was replaced by happy thoughts when I thought of his reunion with Ann, cecile and all his family and friends. I've known Ed for over 25 years through St. Joe's Church. We shared over the years many laughs and good times. His smile and laugh will be missed. He was a great gentleman and a true servant of the Lord. I hope your sadness will eventually be lessened by many great memories. Sincere sympathy, Ginny Rongo Paul, Marg, Kim & Lynn: Our thoughts and prayers are with ya'll. As a son, daughter-in-law and grandchild you were always there for your Dad/Grandpa Ed. He lived a wonderful life shared with those who always made sure he was cared for. Paul, very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. Wow, he lived to age 98! You look like him a lot! To Paul Skretny: This is a voice from your past - Barbara (Bobbie) (Lawrence) Simon. We knew each other in 1963. I read about your father's passing. As I remember, he was a very nice, sweet man. I have an old photo of a barbecue in your backyard. I've cherished it because my mother is sitting in a lawn chair. She passed suddenly in 1968 from a pulmonary embolism. She has a big smile on her face as your father is cutting a pink frosted cake. I believe your mother is in the background. From reading the obit, it appears as though you have two married daughters, as do I. Again, sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Barbara Dear Paul, Marge and family, It is with heartfelt sympathy I write this note to let you know what an honor it was to know your father. He was truly a gentleman's gentleman. After my mom died 7 years ago, I kept in touch with Ed at Christmas. Since her death, my Lockport visits were few and very infrequent and I hadn't seen Ed in some time. For some reason I don't know why I was under the impression he was living with you Paul. I was surprised when I heard of his death,and then smiled realizing he had made it to 98. He indeed was a good man, very devout, very caring, very giving. After my dad died he was always there for my mom, giving her rides to church, to shop, to her doctor's appointments. He was always around for her and looked after her in his own way. I feel blessed to have know both your mom and dad and happy that they became friends with my parents. I am truly sorry that I was not able to pay a visit or attend the funeral mass. But please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers and I will pay a visit to the gravesite as I went to your mom's interment and have put flowers on the grave years ago for your Dad. May you memories always be a comfort to you. Deepest Regards Diane S. Strassel daughter of Duane and Virginia Sheehan ;
