Charles Thomas Skoda's Obituary
Charles Thomas Skoda, 86 of Tucson, passed away August 22, 2011. He was born in Fulton County, NY. He served with the US Army during WWII and was the recipient of a Purple Heart for his valor. After the war Charles earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Mohawk College and later attended Penn State where he received his Masters Degree. He worked briefly for the Department of the Navy then joined the Foreign Service in the early 1960s. His posts included Cairo, Egypt; Dacca, E. Pakistan; and Paris, France. After retiring in 1977 Charles moved to Gloversville, NY. He married Mary Kennedy in 1982. After her retirement they moved to Florida. After Mary passed away in 2001 he moved to Tucson to be close to his family. Charles leaves two daughters, Leslie Skoda of Tucson and Barrie Foster of Atoka, TN; a son Thomas Skoda of Knoxville, TN. He was proud of his 11 grandchildren. He leaves a sister, Florence Hansen of St. Petersburg, FL; stepsons, Jay Kennedy of Queensbury, NY, Thomas Kennedy of Atlanta, GA and a stepdaughter Tara Kennedy of Lynn MA. A Graveside Service, with military honors will be held 10 AM, Friday, August 26 in EVERGREEN CEMETERY. The family suggests that Memorial Donations be made to The Lyons Club International, Disabled American Veterans or Casa de la Luz Hospice, 400 W. Magee Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704. The arrangements are by EVERGREEN MORTUARY & CEMETERY N Oracle & W. Miracle Mile.
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