SFC Stephen Shawn Skrzydlinski (Ret)

SFC Stephen Shawn Skrzydlinski, (Ret), 65, of Hope Mills passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 in his home.

Stephen was born in Trenton, New Jersey on April 6, 1959, son to the late Stephen Skrzydlinski and Johanna Klimczewski Skrzydlinski.

SFC Skrzydlinski joined the United Staes Army in January, 1979 and was assigned to the Army Special Forces, 10th Group. He served may tours of duty to include Desert Storm and retired in February, 1999. Following his Military career, he went to work in September 2003 for the Civil Service and retired after 20 years on October 2023. SFC Skrzydlinski enjoyed the outdoors, going hunting with his children but most of all, he loved his family and he will be greatly missed.

SFC Skrzydlinski received the following awards and decorations for his honorable service; the Meritorious Service Medal, 2nd award, Army Commendation Medal, 3rd award, Army Achievement Medal, 2nd award, Army Good Conduct Medal, 6th award, National Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 3, Army Service Ribbon, Expert Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, Special Forces Tab and Italian Parachutist Badge.

SFC Skrzydlinski is survived by his wife of 41 years, Maureen Skrzydlinski; daughters, Jennifer Marie Skrzydlinski and Melissa Sue Skrzydlinski; a son, Stephen Scott Skrzydlinski and his wife Kagan Skrzydlinski; a granddaughter, Layton Bexley Skrzydlinski; a sister, Susan Schwartz and many extended family members and friends.

Funeral Services with Full Military Honors will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, April 23, 2025 in Sandhills State Cemetery, 8220 Bragg Blvd, Fort Bragg, NC 28310.