Donald Henry “Skal” Skalandunas, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, in the comfort of his home in the company of his loving grandchildren. He joins his wife, M. Elaine Skalandunas, and son, Philip Skalandunas, who predeceased him.

Don was born on December 7, 1935, in Greenwich Hospital, the son of the late Michael and Ethel Skalandunas of Byram, Conn. A lover of all sports throughout his life, supporting his favorite teams the Mets, Giants, and UConn Lady Huskies, and never missing his children’s or grandchildren’s games and tournaments. His favorite sport to play was golf. He was a four-year varsity member of the first Greenwich High School golf team to win a state championship. After settling in Newtown with his family in 1965, Don became a member of the Newtown Country Club, winning the Club Championship twice during his 40 years there as a member.

Don also had a love of old western movies and music. He knew all the words and would sing along to his favorite tunes. Don was a veteran of the United States Air Force, then spent his career as an electrical engineer for Barnes Engineering and Lockheed Martin before retiring in 1997.

Don is survived by his son Gary Skalandunas and wife, Alexa, of Newtown; his daughter Dana Jasensky and husband, Michael, of Bethlehem, Conn.; and four grandchildren, Kyra, Zachary, Aliya, and Ryan Jasensky. He leaves his brothers, Edward Skalandunas of Riverside, Conn. and Thomas Skalandunas of Killingworth, Conn.; sister, Joy Kiratzopoulos, of Melbourne, Fla.; and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by brothers Michael and Peter Skalandunas.

Don will be remembered for his sense of humor and ability to make people laugh, along with his love and dedication to sports.

No services are scheduled at this time. A celebration of Don’s life will be planned for the warmer months.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 or at stjude.org.

Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown, is serving the family. To send e-condolences, visit honanfh.com.