Born in Manchester, England, on September 12, 1959, Roman will be remembered for his humor and his generosity. He was always the comedian. He was able to turn even the simplest moments into something funny and make everyone laugh when it was most needed.
He is survived by his sons Ryan and Adam (Joanna), his beloved grandchildren Noah, Reese, Samantha and Charlie, his sister Anna Skalko, nephews Nevin and Spencer Skalko, niece Martina Monte (Patrik) and many family and friends.
He was predeceased by parents Walter Skalko and Carmelina Amato, and brothers Peter and Frank Skalko.
The Skalko family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit at Sunnybrook Hospital for their kindness, compassion, and exceptional care.
A celebration of Roman’s life will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 1:30 pm at Jerrett Funeral Home in Scarborough, followed by a short service.
Visitation will be held at Jerrett Funeral Homes, 660 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON, M1K2B5, CA, on November 1, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, followed by a Funeral Service at Jerrett Funeral Homes, 660 Kennedy Road, Toronto, ON, M1K2B5, CA, on November 1, 2026, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to Crohn's and Colitis Canada, 2110-439 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, CA, or online at https://crohnsandcolitiscanada.akaraisin.com/.
