Gilbert N. Sklover

Gilbert N. Sklover of Salem, MA, 98, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. Gilbert was born on March 8, 1925, in Marblehead. He was the son of the late Ann (Hessel) and Joseph Sklover. He was the loving husband of the late Phyllis {Sipel) Sklover with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. His family was one of the first Jewish families in Marblehead.

He attended schools in Marblehead and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He served in the military right after high school from 1943-1946. Gil’s successful career as a metallurgist for the United States Government included working on projects such as the Apollo Space Program.

He was an active member and past President of the Brotherhood of Temple Shalom in Salem. He was passionate and knowledgeable about Big Band Jazz and attended jazz concerts at the Marblehead Arts Association for over 30 years. He was also an avid chess player.

A great day for Gil was going for coffee in Marblehead with his wife Phyllis.

Gilbert is survived by his son Steven and wife Patricia of Santa Barbara, CA, and his daughter Susan Grant and her husband Michael of Beverly. He was the proud grandfather of Andrew, Lindsay, Rachel, and Jacob.

Graveside service will be held on Monday March 4, 2024 at 12:00 noon at  Sons of Jacob Cemetery, 16 Buxton Lane off of Route 114 in Danvers.

Following the service, memorial observance will be held at the home of Susan and Michael Grant until 6 pm.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Templeemanuel.com/Gift Giving/Preschool/Rand H Grant Fund.