Leonard Matthews Skinger, 92, of Wethersfield died peacefully at home on Wednesday,  December 29, 2021, after a long illness.

He was the beloved husband for 61 years of Lucy Banulski Skinger and the son of the late Leonard and Mary ( Zywno) Skinger of Middletown. He was born Dec. 28th, 1929 in Middletown, Ct. and lived most of his life in Wethersfield. His professional life was devoted to the education of young people. After graduating from the Teachers College of CT. he taught Industrial Arts at the Silas Deane Jr. High School. Len served in the Army and returned to his job in Wethersfield in 1955. Having completed his Masters Degree at Hillyer College , he became a counselor at the Samuel B. Webb Middle School and later at Wethersfield High School.  He completed Advanced Graduate studies in Administration at the University of Hartford. Retirement from the Wethersfield school system was in 1991 but he continued for 6 years as a tutor at Wethersfield High School.

He played handball 3 times a week for over 50 years and served on the governing board of the Middlesex County YMCA. His craftsman skills were evident in the many projects  in his home and at the Summer home at Bashan Lake, East Haddam. As an avid fisherman he was a member of the Massachusetts Beach Buggy Assoc., Rhode Island Sports fisherman Assoc.,  and the Central  Conn. Striper Club as president and vice president for many years.

He was predeceased by his son Lawrence Skinger of Wethersfield. He is survived by several cousins and many nieces and nephews.

Heartfelt appreciation and thanks:  to caregivers, nurses and therapists at Nutmeg Agency, Hartford Healthcare at Home, Independence at Home and Trinity Health at Home for their excellent care.

In consideration of Len's wishes and COVID, services will be private, at the convenience of the family. There are no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Incarnation, Prospect St., Wethersfield, the St John Paul 2nd Regional School, South Main St. Middletown, 06457 or to a charity of the donor's choice.

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