Ken R. Skinner

SKINNER - Ken R. Of The Old First Ward, entered into rest suddenly July 17, 2021. Beloved husband of Dianne L. (nee Fisher) Skinner; devoted father of Susan (Mark) Spzila, Daniel (Sarah) Skinner, Roxanne (Eric Paniccia) Skinner, Jacqulene (Adam Camacho) Skinner, and the late Ken Skinner, Jr. Cherished grandfather of Craig, Nikki, Daniel II, Brynn, Madison, Zachary, Alexandria, Harper, Jason, Brian, Brox, Lila, and Cade. Great-grandfather of Zayn. Loving son of the late Kenna and Anita Skinner. Dear brother of Scott (Patty) Skinner, Anita (Bernie) Hoare, Paul (Barb) Skinner, Jerry (April) Skinner, Ralph (Jenny) Skinner, Christine (Annmarie) Gambino, and the late Linda (Mike) Healy, Susan (Bill) Conway, and John Skinner. Fond brother-in-law of Sharon Klein and Joel (Denise) Walker. Also survived by many family and friends. Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel), 3060 Abbott Rd. near lake Ave., on Thursday from 2-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 115 OConnell Ave., South Buffalo, on Friday morning at 10 oclock (please assemble at church). Mr. Skinner was an Army Combat Vietnam Veteran, was a member of the Buffalo Fire Department for 32 years, also received numerous heroism awards, including butler gold medal recipient, past president of the Bison City Rod and Gun Club, and was a member of various military associations. Flowers gratefully declined.