Obituary of Michael Skawinski

SKAWINSKI Michael E., 63, of Midland Park, died Saturday, May 2, 2015. Born in Passaic, Michael lived in Garfield before moving to Midland Park 20 years ago. He served in the US Army National Guard for 6 years, stationed in Lodi. He was a self-employed ceramic tile setter. Michael was an enthusiastic and dedicated Boston Red Sox fan. He enjoyed spending time with family, and especially fishing at the Jersey shore. He is survived by his wife Debra, daughter Marybeth and her husband David Bauman of Woodland Park, son Michael Skawinski of Midland Park, his mother Helen, his brother-in-law John and sister-in-law Valerie along with many family and friends. Michael was predeceased by his father Emil. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4 - 8 pm at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, www.vpfh.com, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. Funeral service is Wednesday, 10:00am at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa. In lieu of flowers donations in Michael's name may be made to Holy Name Health Care Foundation for Villa Marie Claire, 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666.