John Skopayko

MSgt John Irving Skopayko, U.S. Army (Retired), age 75, of D'Iberville and formerly of Troy, NY, passed away on June 12, 2017.
He was born to John and Dorothy Gilly Skopayko. He served in the U.S. Army and had two tours of duty in Vietnam where he received a Purple Heart for sustained injuries and other commendations. After retiring from active duty, John worked and retired from the U.S. Postal Service.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Vu Thi Skopayko; daughters, Vu Babcock (Kelly) and Vu Mullins (Steve); grandchildren, Courtney Babcock and Justin Mullins.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. at Washington Ave., from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at 11am on Thursday in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery. Memories may be shared at www.riemannfamily.com