Thomas F. Skibitcky, 89, of West Haven, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Connecticut Hospice, Branford. He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley Rice Skibitcky for 58 years.  Thomas was born in New Haven on July 7, 1933 and was the son of the late John and Helen Kodajewska Skibitcky.  He was the co-founder of Turbine Components Corporation of Branford and later owned and operated Skico Manufacturing Company in Hamden.  Tom loved golfing, winters at their home in North Carolina, and spending summers at their lake house waterskiing and tubing with family, grandchildren and friends.  Tom was a boating and car enthusiast as well.  His greatest joy was spending time having social gatherings with family and friends whom he loved unconditionally.  Loving father of Thomas and Daniel Skibitcky.  Devoted grandfather of TJ, Taylor, Janaia and Danny Skibitcky.  Great grandfather of Devyn Skibitcky.  Also survived by his daughters-in-law Lorraine Winterhalder, Angela Skibitcky, many dear nieces, and nephews.  His family and friends will miss the enthusiasm, humor, warmth, and the infinite knowledge he possessed.  These qualities marked his interactions with people throughout his rich life.

 

The visiting hours will be on Saturday morning, Oct. 8th in The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue from 9:00 to 10:30.  A service will be conducted in the funeral home at 10:30.  Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to CT Hospice, 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405.