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SKASIK, FRED T. Age 70, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother died unexpectedly Monday, January 20, 2014. A resident of Albuquerque since 1955, he is survived by his former wife of 36 years, Joyce Knipfing; daughters, Bridget M. Goldfarb and husband, John, Suzanne M. Skasik and fiance, Dave Rochau; grandchildren, Lauren K. and Kyle J. Goldfarb, and Jacob T. Todd; brothers, David Skasik and wife, Melissa of New Braunfels, TX and Greg Skasik and wife, Ann of Albuquerque; nieces and nephews and many relatives and friends. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Frederick A. and Mildred M. Skasik. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1943 and graduated from Sandia High School, Class of 1961. Fred attended UNM and proudly served in the United States Navy. After the Navy, he worked for TWA, managed Shakey's Pizza and was a Store Director for Smith's Grocery. He later went into the insurance business in order to spend more time with his daughters. He was a major influence in the fastpitch softball community. Each of us has a special place in our heart for him (even umpires). He will be deeply missed and we will cherish our memories. Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life for Fred will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at FRENCH Wyoming. Interment will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Honorary pallbearers are John Goldfarb, Kyle Goldfarb, Jake Todd, and Dave Rochau. Please visit our online guestbook for Fred at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH Wyoming 7121 Wyoming Blvd. NE (505) 823-9400
        Published on: Fri January 24, 2014