Mr. Thomas Warren Skoblicki, age 71, lovingly known by his family and friends as “Ski,” entered into eternal peace on Monday, Nov. 3, 2014.

Thomas was born in Islip, N.Y., on July 9, 1943, to the late Mr. Leopold Skoblicki and Mrs. Sarah Smith Skoblicki.

He proudly served our country by joining the United States Navy. He was on active duty for 27 years until he retired as a CW04. During his active duty he served time at the SERE Command School Rangeley, Maine, in Squadrons VP 26 Brunswick, Maine, and in Squadrons VFA 25 and 113 Lemoore, Calif.

In his early years he enjoyed playing baseball and running. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Thomas also had a love for gardening and baseball card collecting. He was passionate about the Lord and was a member and deacon at South Valley Community Church in Lemoore, Calif.

A celebration of his life will be conducted on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2014, at 10 a.m. at South Valley Community Church, 1050 W Bush Street, Lemoore, Calif.

Also, a public viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at People’s Funeral Chapel, 501 N Douty St., Hanford, Calif.

He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his wife Patricia, his daughters Christine and Jennifer, his grandchildren: Joshua, Zachary, Jacob and Katherine, and his sonin law Mitch. He is survived by his brother Paul Skoblicki and his sister Maryann Cerreta.

Family and friends may visit www.peoplesfuneralchapel.com to send flowers and condolences to the family.