Richard W. Skidmore, 62, of West Babylon, NY on March 15, 2018. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran, former Deacon of Bellmore Presbyterian Church and First Presbyterian Church of Babylon. Richard, who was a surveyor / draftsman by trade worked for the same company for thirty-nine years. Foremost he loved and cared for his wife and family. He was an animal lover, especially of his dogs and grand-dogs, loved to fish and he was a musician who played guitar with the band “Touched By Grace”. He even wrote a few songs.
Beloved husband of Kristi, loving father of Nichole (The late Michael), Terri (Michael) and Krista (Joseph). Cherished son of George Skidmore and his late mother, Theresa. Dear Brother of Robert (Jeannie), John and David. Additionally, he is survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends.
Family and friends may visit Sunday, 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm, and Monday, 2-4:30pm, at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes, 448 West Main Street, Babylon Village, NY 11702. www.boyd-spencer.com. Monday evening visitation will take place, 6:30 – 7:30pm, at First Presbyterian Church of Babylon, 79 East Main Street, Babylon Village. His Funeral Service will follow at First Presbyterian Church beginning at 7:30pm.
In lieu of flowers donations are appreciated, in his memory, to Stand Up To Cancer, www.standuptocancer.org.
