Stephen Edward Skipton, Sr., Age 41, of Goose Creek South Carolina, Formerly of Gloucester City passed away peacefully with family by his side on August 23, 2014. Steve was born May 24, 1973 in Camden, NJ a son of Bertha Skipton (nee Shearer) and the late George Skipton. Steve was involved and dedicated to the fire service for 25 years. He started his life in the fire service as a teenager as a junior member of the Brooklawn Fire Department outside of his home town. He served as a volunteer firefighter in Bellmawr NJ, later moving through the ranks to Chief of Department of the Bellmawr Park Volunteer Fire Department in his 20's. Steve worked as an EMT for University EMS in Newark NJ, and the city of Camden for 17 years. During his time there, he responded to the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001 to aid in rescue efforts. Steve was also an Emergency Medical Services instructor, passing on his skills and knowledge to many students who loved his teaching style and demeanor. He was truly a pleasure to learn from and touched many people lives through sharing his extensive job experience. He remained very active in the fire service including photographing fire scenes, contributing to countless training slides, and videos. He was very well known throughout the state of New Jersey and beyond, also running a successful fire news website. In 2010, he pursued his dream of working as a career firefighter and moved to the City of Goose Creek, South Carolina, where he served faithfully. Another passion of Steve's was photographing fire apparatus, he was known to travel anywhere a new truck was going in service to get great shots of the apparatus, many times bringing along his sons to share his passion, skill, and knowledge. This eventually led him to a job working with Seagrave Fire apparatus as a sales consultant selling the trucks he truly loved. He also held a part time job as a salesman for Rick Hendrick Chevrolet and Family Medical Transport. Steve managed two websites, www.phillyfirenews.com and co-owned www.sconfire.com. Steve was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was an avid fire photographer, enjoyed bike riding, visiting the beach, and spending time with his family. His family remembers him as an unselfish and devoted husband and father. Steve was known for his sense of humor, strength, and commitment. Survivors include his beloved wife, Jennifer Skipton (nee Labletta) of Cherry Hill, two cherished sons: Stephen Skipton Jr. and Drew Skipton ; two adorable twin daughters: Isabella and Marissa Skipton ; his loving mother: Bertha Skipton (nee Shearer) of Deptford; one dear sister, Tracy McEneaney of Deptford and her daughter Delaney. Steven was predeceased by his beloved father, George Skipton. Stephen also leaves a host of extended family, friends and Brothers of the Fire, and Emergency Medical services. Relatives, friends and all Fire and Emergency Medical Services Personnel are kindly invited to attend his Memorial Service and Catholic Rite of Committal on Sunday, September 14 at 11:30 am at the Camden County Emergency Services Training Center: 420 Woodbury-Turnersville Road, Blackwood (Camden County Lakeland Complex) NJ 08012 Following the services there will be a reception in the dining area of the Emergency Services Training Center. Family kindly Requests no flowers and memorial donations to Camden County Hero Scholarship: 175 West White Horse Pike, Berlin, NJ 08009. www.camdencountyhero.com Please make note in memo Stephen Edward Skipton, Sr. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Stephen Edward Skipton, Sr. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries may be made through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030 PH: 856-456-1142