• Obituaries
  • What We Do
  • Grief & Healing
  • Resources
  • Plan Ahead
  • Contact Us
Silverton Memorial Funeral Home
Obituaries | Silverton Memorial Funeral Home
2482 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ  08753
Paula DeJohn  Manager NJ Lic
Trygve Skaflestad
Change Photo
Share a Memory
Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share by Email

Trygve Skaflestad

November 18, 1921 - November 14, 2021

Trygve Skaflestad was born in 1921 in Flora, a fishing village on the North Sea in Norway. As an eight-year-old, he immigrated to America and when World War II began he joined the Navy. He has a Purple Heart and a Presidential Unit Citation for the invasion of Normandy and served in the Pacific as well. He enjoyed a career as a New York City Harbor Master, particularly at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, where as captain of the Hayward vessel, he and his crew would assess and rectify hazardous navigational situations such as sinking boats, collapsed piers, and crashed helicopters and small planes. He is predeceased by his wife Evelyn Kyvik Skaflestad and survived by his sons, Peter Skaflestad and his wife, Sharon, of Stuart, FL, and Clyde Skaflestad of Kunkletown, PA; his daughter, Elizabeth Skaflestad and her husband, Ray Krueger of New York City; his grandchildren, Jason Skaflestad; Kirsten Harrington and her husband, Adam; Ashley Flynn-Corbin and her husband, Tyler, Peter Skaflestad Jr. and his wife Cathreene; and his great-grandchildren, Kaitlan and Christian Skaflestad and Scarlett, Kaelan and Desmond Harrington, Chloe Flynn-Corbin and Ava Joy Skaflestad. Visiting will be Friday 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Rd., Toms River. Funeral services will begin at 4:00pm at the funeral home. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus, 1 Veterans Drive, Paramus NJ 07652. www.silvertonmemoiral.com.

Login
  • What would you like to do?
  • My Account
  • Logout

Trygve Skaflestad was born in 1921 in Flora, a fishing village on the North Sea in Norway. As an eight-year-old, he immigrated to America and when World War II began he joined the Navy. He has a Purple Heart and a Presidential Unit Citation... View Obituary & Service Information

Print

The family of Trygve Skaflestad created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories.

Obituary & Service

Trygve Skaflestad was born in 1921 in Flora, a fishing village...

View More

Photos & Videos

Share and view memories of Trygve...

View Photos & Videos

Family Tree

Add family, history, photos and more...

Visit The Family Tree
  • Tribute Wall
  • Photos & Videos
  • Obituary & Service
  • + More Information
    • Obituary & Service
    • Family Tree
    • Family Map
    • Family Dates
    • Subscribe to Updates
    • Approvals
    • Following
    • Configuration
    • Administrators

About Us

  • Overview
  • History & Staff
  • Testimonials
  • Community Events

What We Do

  • Overview
  • Honoring Life
  • Designing Your Funeral
  • Funeral Services
  • Permanent Memorialization
  • Veteran's Services

Contact Us

  • Overview
  • Contact Us
  • Facilities & Directions

Grief & Healing

  • Overview
  • Grief Support Resources
  • 365 Days of Grief Support

Plan Ahead

  • Overview
  • Why Should I Plan Ahead
  • Pre-Planning Checklist
  • Online Pre-Planning Form

Obituaries

  • Search Obituaries
  • Obituary Notifications

Resources

  • Overview
  • Merchandise
  • Helpful Links
  • When a Death Occurs
  • Funeral Etiquette
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

  • Telephone: (732) 255-6363
  • Fax: (732) 255-2825
  • Email: Click here

365 Days of Grief Support

Thank you for subscribing.

Sign up for our daily email affirmations by entering your information below.

Subscribe
Submitting...
  • Silverton Memorial Funeral Home: (732) 255-6363

© 2022 Silverton Memorial Funeral Home 2482 Church Rd, Toms River, NJ 08753 Paula DeJohn Manager NJ Lic - Funeral Home Website Design by funeralOne