Zbigniew “Bob” Walter Skonieczny, 78, of Pingree Grove, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Bob was born on April 6, 1946 in Germany to Walter and Stella Skonieczny. He married Teresa “Terry” Myszkowska on August 20, 1966. She preceded him in death on July 4, 2020.
Bob and Terry spent most of their lives together in Gilberts. He served as the President of TESKO Enterprises for over 50 years.
In his younger years, Bob enjoyed trap shooting, bowling and tennis; he also loved cultivating, growing, and pruning his roses. He was an avid reader, and as he got older, Bob loved to play golf. In business, he was a master at acquiring, engineering, and executing complex architectural metal fabrication projects. Above all, he was an incredible husband, father, and grandfather. He will be deeply missed.
Bob is survived by his sons, Daniel Skonieczny, and Benjamin (Kathy) Skonieczny; a sister, Terry (Henry) Boris; six grandchildren, Anna, Aaron, and Adam Skonieczny, Alicia Miceli, Bianca (Colin) Ahrens, and Krystyna Skonieczny; and five great-grandchildren, Haley, Finley, and Charlotte Skonieczny, Kinslee and Kooper Miceli, and Sloan Ahrens. Additionally for 35 years, Robert Peterson was like a son to Bob (and Terry); Roberts children, Lucciana and Reise widened their circle of grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, Bob was preceded in death by a sister, Barb Skonieczny, a brother, Lester (Krystyna) Skonieczny, and his beloved Golden Retriever, Charlie.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 from 3pm to 6pm, with a prayer service at 5:30 pm, at DeFiore Funeral Home – 10763 Dundee Rd. Huntley, Illinois 60142. Memorial donations are suggested to Animal House Shelter, a charity near and dear to Bob’s wife, Terry.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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The employees of Tesko Enterprises send their heartfelt condolences to the Skonieczny family.
We will always remember them with love and fondness. Our condolences to the Skonieczny family.
Our deepest sympathy for the family!!! RIP, will pray for him!
To Ben and Danny, My thoughts are with your both. Uncle Bob was a great man and I will cherish all the Xmas eve gatherings at your family home. Prayers to you.
Our deepest condolences to you and the entire family... (My second family in days gone by!) Bob was a wonderful man, very smart, kind, funny and helpful. I remember days many years ago, of visiting Tesko and chatting in his office, what wonderful memories and laughs... may he Rest in Peace reunited with the love of his life, his soulmate and bride... another wonderful person gone too soon.... Much love, hugs and prayers for strength and faith.
Sincere condolences to the entire Skonieczny family.
We are so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. It seems like yesterday that we were neighbors in Little's Acres. Danny and Benji, you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.