Andrew Skirkanich age 88 of Stratford passed away on Tuesday September 21, 2010 in his home. Mr. Skirkanich, a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Army was born in Lansford, Pennsylvania to the late Andrew and Anna (Benyo) Skirkanich and has been an area resident for thirty years. He was retired from Raybestos, and was an avid bowler and golfer. Survivors include 2 brothers Leonard Skirkanich and his wife Mary of New Jersey and Robert Skirkanich and his wife MaryAnn of Seymour, 2 sisters Ann Esuchenko and her husband Frank of Stratford and Jeanette Skirkanich Schwartz of Florida and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Saturday September 25th at 8:15 a.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford and at 9 a.m. in St. John's Byzantine Catholic Church Nichols. Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery Stratford. Friends may call on Friday from 4-6 p.m. Panachida at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in Andrew's memory to the Stratford Library 2203 Main Street Stratford, CT. 06615