Gerald Skreckoski, 85, of Port Charlotte, FL passed away on August 21, 2016 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota, Florida.

Previously, he was a much adored resident of Springwood Nursing Center in Sarasota. Gerald was born and raised in Syracuse, New York. He was a graduate of Lemoyne College and Cornell University. In 1965 he met and married his beloved wife Winnie.

Gerald was a chemical engineer employed by Allied Chemical and GAF. At Allied, Gerald created 14 US patents for various plastic formulations. Later moving on to machine engineer at IBM in Endicott, NY where he retired. Gerald was an airplane enthusiast. He acquired his pilot license in the 1960s and later became an avid model airplane builder. In retirement he was also an active tennis player and played nearly every day for many years.

He is survived by two children, son, Jerry Skreckoski and wife Laura; a daughter, Winnie Carey and husband Steve; four grandchildren Jordan Carey, Nolan Carey, Alexis Skreckoski and Roman Skreckoski; brother-in-law Michael Sewall and nieces Laura Fisher, Amy Moyer and Kim Walsh. He was preceded in death by his parents Roman and Agnes Skreckoski and his wife Winifred “Winnie” Skreckoski in February 2016.

A Memorial Mass celebrating Gerald’s life will be held at Monday 11:00 AM, October 3, 2016 at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 21505 Augusta Ave, Port Charlotte, FL 33952. Interment will follow afterwards for both Gerald and Winifred in the church memorial garden.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.