Peter J. Skowronek Jr. ’59

Peter J. Skowronek Jr. ’59, of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; July 21. During his 32-year career employed by Pratt and Whitney Aircraft/United Technologies, he worked for 10 years in East Hartford, Conn., then moved to Florida in 1970 and retired in 1992. Peter had a lifelong love of singing and was a 40-year member of the Choral Society of the Palm Beaches, serving as president several times. His motto was “always do the loving thing.” He served with many organizations including the East Hartford Jaycees, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics–Palm Beach County Chapter, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Palm Beach County. In retirement, he became a master gardener and volunteered at Mounts Botanical Garden. He is survived by his wife, Anne; four children, including son John ’86; nine grandchildren; a sister, and brother-in-law.