James B. Skliut, 77, of Millbury died June 9th in UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus. He is survived by his wife Louise A. (Riel) Skliut; two grandsons Mark Thomas of West Boylston and Joshua Prunier with whom he lived and a great-grandson Jordon Prunier. He was predeceased by two sons, Benjamin and Steven Skliut, his daughter, Cheryl McGrath; his brother and three sisters.
He was born in Worcester, the son of Benjamin and Edith (Mazalauskas) Skliut. Mr. Skliut had worked as a toll collector for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. He was an Air Force veteran, during his time of service he played football, and was a teammate of many notable football greats of that era. James enjoyed fishing and sports, and enjoyed time spent with his family, especially his grandson Josh and great grandson.
O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue is directing arrangements which are private. Please omit flowers and make donations to the charity of ones choice.