Shipmate Arthur “Ski” Szczutkowski, 72, of Charleston joined the staff of the Supreme Commander Monday, March 24, 2008.
He retired from active duty in the U.S. Navy, disembarked from the aircraft carrier U.S.S. John F. Kennedy (CVA-67) in 1974. He completed his inactive service to his country on December 1, 1983 with the Good Conduct Medal 5th Award; National Defense Service Medal with Star; Vietnam Service Medal (2) and Vietnam Campaign Medal (W/D 1960).
He was the son of the late Bernard & Julia Szczutkowski.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Betty Williams Szczutkowski
Daughters: Rachael Healey of Erie, PA
Cynthia Bentley of Cambridge Springs, PA
Marilyn Smith of Charleston, WV
Sons: Tracy Graley
Bill Rutherford
And Toby Graley all of Charleston, WV
Godson: Charles Statton, Jr., of Flower Mound, TX
Brother: Frances Szczutkowski of Erie, PA
Sister: Bernadette Statton of Flower Mound, TX
12 grandchildren
7 great grandchildren
and numerous nieces and nephews
Service will be 11:00 am Thursday, March 27, 2008 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Childress Road, Alum Creek, with Pastor David E. Wall officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston with military graveside rites conducted by the Benny Padilla VFW Post 4768. Friends may call from 7 to 9 Wednesday at the funeral home.