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Michael Skonieczny, a farmer and potato grower from Bridgehampton, died May 2. He was 89.
Born in Bridgehampton in October 1926, he was the son of Michael J. and Eva (Mezynieski) Skonieczny. He was a graduate of Bridgehampton High School and married Theresa Hodukavich on November 25, 1951.
Mr. Skonieczny was a self-employed farmer and seed grower, having farmed on the East Presque Isle Road in Maine for many years. He was a devoted member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and a former member of the Caribou Lions Club.
In addition to his wife of more than 64 years, Theresa, he is survived by his son, Stephen Skonieczny and wife Karen Kirchner; daughters and their husbands, Lorraine and Steven Wilson, Janis and Carl Gallagher, Karen and Jeffrey Perkins of Mapleton, all of Maine; a sister, Rea Falkowski of Bridgehampton; six grandchildren, Carrie Ann Winslow, Chris Wilson, Michael and Nicholas Libby, Ryan and Kyle St. Peter; six great-grandchildren, Malacki and Kendzie Winslow, Landen and Lillianah Wilson, Arya and Arthur Libby; and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers, John and Jerry; and sisters, Jean, Hattie and Mary.
A wake was held on May 6 at the Mockler Funeral Home in Caribou. A funeral Mass was held on May 7 at the Parish of the Precious Blood Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment was at the New Holy Rosary Cemetery in Caribou.
Memorial donations may be made to the church memorial fund.
on May 4, 2016