John Skayne

Skayne, John (Skrzyniarz) age 90 of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died at home June 21, 2005 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of 65 years to Jennie (Andros) Skayne. Loving & devoted father of Chet & his wife Susan of Quincy, Helen & her husband Maurice Flaherty of Norwell, Thomas & his wife Patricia Ann of Orleans, Joanne Friedrich-Skayne & her husband the late Harry Friedrich of Quincy, and Donna Skayne of Rockland. Cherished Papa of 10 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren. Also survived by relatives in Poland. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., WOLLASTON Friday at 9 AM. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Czestochowa, So. Boston at 10 AM. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 PM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. John was born in Newburyport, MA in 1914. At the age of seven, he and his family returned to the family farm in Poland. He was always proud of his American heritage, and in 1938 he returned to the U.S. He was employed for 37 years with Westinghouse in Hyde Park and retired at age 63. He was a kind, highly intelligent, easy going gentleman who took great pride in his 65 years of marriage, his five children, his ten grandchildren, and his four great grandchildren. Throughout his life, he loved music; he enjoyed the ocean, boating, deep sea fishing, and carpentry. John could fix anything. During his retirement, he especially enjoyed wintering in Naples, FL with his family and many friends. He enjoyed vacations in Europe and travels to the family farm. John maintained a care free nature, a keen sense of humor, his intellect, and his dignity right to the end. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.