William "Bill" Herbert Skinner

William H. Skinner (Bill) of Stony Point, NY passed away peacefully at home on September 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was 68. Bill was born on December 23, 1955 in Nyack, NY to the late Frederick and Barbara Skinner. He became a World War II history buff because of his father’s service to our country and an avid NY Yankees fan, sharing in his mother’s love of the game. He married Christina Bosworth, his high school sweetheart, on September 16, 1978. Bill was a hard working, devoted family man and loyal friend to many. He enjoyed the great outdoors, meticulously tending to his perfectly manicured yard and engineering new designs to help with everyday life. He looked forward to family vacations and time spent with his children and grandchildren.

Bill’s grandchildren were among his life’s greatest blessings. He enjoyed attending their activities, having ice cream on the front porch and instilling in them the importance of family. Bill proudly served New York State’s Palisades Interstate Park Commission at Bear Mountain Garage with a career spanning 50 years from 1974 to 2024, retiring as Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor. He was presented with the statewide Distinguished Service Award in 2015.

Bill is survived by his devoted wife Christina Skinner, daughter Amanda Skinner, son Bill Skinner, Jr. and wife Heather, grandchildren Brady, Brooke and Brynn Skinner, sister Joan Skinner, nephew Al Perini, best friends Matty and Bev Waldron and many cherished friends and family members. His grand-dog Zachy was his faithful companion.

Friends may visit at Higgins Funeral Home in Stony Point on Sunday, September 8th and Monday, September 9th from 3pm-7pm. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 10th at 10am, First United Methodist Church in Stony Point. Burial will follow at Rose Cemetery in Stony Point.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to ALS United Greater New York, 42 Broadway, Suite 1724, New York, NY 10004 or online (als-ny.org) or First United Methodist Church, PO Box 113, Stony Point, NY 10980.