"So saddened to learn of their departure. Some of my best memories are crashing remote control airplanes out at the Brigham city airport decades ago. Following that by working with Ski and his organization at the rocket factory and being a very good friend. Now ski and Wiley can fly remote control planes where there are no obstacles."
In loving memory of
Edward Joseph Skrobiszewski
December 19, 1934 - January 19, 2021
Edward J. Skrobiszewski (Ski), 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 after a brief battle with COVID-19.
He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on December 19, 1934 to Ladislaus (Russell) and Marie Zawada Skrobiszewski. Ed was the oldest of six children growing up in Chesapeake, Virginia attending St. Paul's Catholic School and working as a Co-op student at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard to pay for his education as he worked to earn his Mechanical Engineering Degree from Virginia Tech. He served in the US Navy Reserves while going to college.
Ski's career as an engineer began in Andover, Massachusetts where he worked at the US Army Missile. He then, worked for NASA-National Aeronautics and Space Administration in Huntington Beach, California as a Project Engineer. Leaving California, he moved to Huntsville, Alabama to work at Marshall Space Flight Center as a Space Shuttle Task Team Member. When the NASA Resident Manager position opened up at ATK/Thiokol, he took the opportunity and moved out to Utah, but was still based out of Marshall Space Flight Center. Edward had a strong sense for civic duty and served as a council member on the Perry City Council and later became Mayor of Perry City for two terms.
Edward could fix anything: cars, electronics of any sort and computers. He was a voracious reader, had an amazing mind and loved learning new things. He enjoyed building RC airplanes and flying them and he loved building and launching rockets with his kids. He will be fondly remembered as a loving father, grandpa, brother, husband, uncle and friend to many.
Edward married Sally Keenan and they shared a beautiful life together for 37 years. He was a long-time parishioner at St. James the Just Catholic Church in North Ogden, UT. Edward is survived by his son, Steven Skrobiszewski, daughter, Jean (Justin) Dolling; step-daughter, Kim (Ron) Gallegos; step-daughter, Kelly Keenan, brother John (Joan) Skrobiszewski, brother Francis (Michele) Skrobiszewski, 9 nieces and nephews, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Edward was preceded in death by his sister Claire, his parents, brother Laddy and sister-in-law Mitchie Skrobiszewski, sister Marie and brother-in-law Bob Dudley, granddaughter Christina Keenan Marriott and his wife, Sally A. Skrobiszewski.
The family wishes to express our gratitude for the excellent care and service the MacKay Dee Hospital team provided to save his life. Special thanks to all the friends, family and neighbors who supported us during this time while Ski and Sally were in the hospital.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Henry's Catholic Church (380 South 200 East) on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM. Due to COVID restrictions, the service attendance will be limited to 50 people. Wearing of masks and social distancing will be expected. The service will also be livestreamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/edward-skrobiszewski
Graveside Services will follow at the Brigham City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Foundation of Utah for the Christina Marriott Endowment Fund. Write checks out to Catholic Foundation of Utah and specify that it goes to the Christina Marriott Endowment Fund. Send to: Catholic Foundation of Utah, 27 C Street, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103. Each year, this endowment provides scholarships to students attending St. Joseph's Catholic High School.
Tributes
"It broke my heart to hear of Ed and Sally's passing, yet is was nice that they went together without having to endure the lonely grief of being apart. They were friends and neighbors of mine when I lived in Perry. I had talked once with Ed about considering running for Perry city council, which led to him giving himself up in civic service to the residents of Perry. Ed and Sally were such nice people and will be missed."
"God bless the soul of Ed (Ski) and be with his family , step family and friends let behind when He took him to a better place. Deacon Bob and Pauline"
"I worked with Ski at Thiokol. A true genuine person to work with. And a gentleman at best. "
"He will be remembered by his classmates and friends at St Paul's as a hail fellow well met. He made and kept these friends for a lifetime. My deepest sympathy to his family. May he rest in eternal peace and be remembered for his Kindness."
"I am so sorry to hear about Ski and Sally. I worked for Ski in the NASA office and owe him a lot. He was a great boss and friend. I have a lot of memories about our working together. He got me stated in computers and helped my career with NASA. One quick story- he didn't like parentheses. So naturally I would use them (all the time). He will be missed. "
"Ski was a family friend since NASA in Huntington Beach. He was my dad, Jim Poore's best friend for any life that I remember. Jim trusted Ski with his very being. What a wonderful, sweet man. So sorry for your loss. "
"I already sent a memory but got interrupted. Ski was also a coffee companion at J&D's. I saw him there quite often and had a cup with him. I'm sorry for your families loss of this loving man. My prayers for all of you. "
"It was my honor to know Ed, other wise called "Ski" to those that knew him. I knew him for many years working at Thiokol. He was a good man that will be missed. He honored honesty and truth above all. Rest in peace my friend. Ed & LeAnn Lloyd Jamestown NY"
"I've known Ski since 1978. I was employed by Thiokol and my office was right across the hall from the NASA office. Your father was a wonderfully sweet man. He always has a smile for everyone. I became acquainted with most all the guys who worked in his office. I will miss him. "