age 81, was born December 10, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry Skopek and Mary A. Snitynska. He passed away on February 2, 2003 in Seattle, WA at the Foss Home. John was a bleed pipeman for the City of Seattle Water Department until his retirement. John was preceded in death by his wife Pauline in 1993. He is survived by his close friends George and Carmen Endres.