Albert "Skip" Szczur.(DEATHS)

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: January 7, 2008 | Copyright information

GRAFTON Albert "Skip" Szczur, 76, passed away January 5, 2008 at home, in the loving care of his family, following a courageous 2 year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Albert is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patricia L. (Antkowiak) Szczur; two daughters, Karen A. and Amy B. Szczur; granddaughter, the apple of his eye, Amanda C. Prescott and several cousins from the New Bedford area. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Stella (Bryda) Szczur and brother, Thadde...

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