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Charles Schmitt Obituary
Montgomery, NY
Charles W. Schmitt, a lifelong resident of Montgomery, NY, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, in St. Luke's Hospital. Bill was a retired Postmaster of the Montgomery Post Office, and also retired from the Orange County Board of Elections. He was 83.
The son of the late Charles and Mary Fitzgerald Schmitt, he was born September 25, 1925 in Montgomery, NY.
He was a member of St. Mary's Church in Montgomery and the VFW. Bill was an avid baseball fan and he coached little league for 20 years. He was one of the founders of the Montgomery Little League. Bill enjoyed his morning coffee at McDonald's with his friends and will be missed.
Bill was a World War II Veteran - another man of the Greatest Generation who lived a quiet and exemplary, peaceful small town life as a civil servant following his wartime service as a Navy Corpsman. Despite many challenges and hardships, he and Jean, his wife of 59 years, raised three daughters and a son - all successful college graduates and excellent parents. Along with Jean, Bill showered their nine grandchildren with kindness and generosity. They remain his greatest joy, and will carry on his legacy in their own lives.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Jean; four children: Stephanie Kuhlow and her husband, Robert of Raleigh, NC, Jeffrey and his wife, Victoria of Esperance, NY, Colleen Saracino and her husband, Dino of Montgomery and Sue Ellen Crumblish and her husband, Mark of Dallas, TX. He is also survived by the nine grandchildren: Sasha, Lani, and Janel Kuhlow, Ryan and Jeffrey Schmitt, Noelle Fischer, Eamonn, Connor and Chandler Crumblish, as well as four sisters: Margaret Bartle, Mary Faulkner, Ann Kaufman, and Esther Manz.
Visitation will be Friday, October 17, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Overhiser Funeral Home, 78 Union St., Montgomery, NY.
A funeral mass to celebrate Charles's life will be on Saturday, October 18, at 10 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary Church, 89 Union St., Montgomery, NY. Burial will be in Brick Church Cemetery in Montgomery, NY.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the charity of one's choice in memory of Bill.
Arrangements were made by Millspaugh Funeral Directors.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Schmitt
debbie wheeler-STEPHENSON
November 1, 2008
Dear Jean and family,
sorry to hear about Bill.He was a very funny guy and a big part of Montgomery like Richie Reynolds. Montgomery won't be the same. 59 years Jean, I can't imagine your pain I have been married 28.May god bless you all
Dena Vriesema
October 20, 2008
Colleen and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Kathy Prather
October 20, 2008
Dear Jeff, Vickie, Ryan and Jeffery,
I'm so sorry for your loss of your father and grandfather. May you feel God's presence and comfort in these difficult days.
Edward Blizard
October 18, 2008
Dear Jean and children, on behalf of my parents, Dora and Ed Blizard, please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of Bill. He and Jean were great friends of my folks, and I remember him as a kind and funny fellow. God Bless you all, Ed Blizard, Jr.
Pete & Ann
October 18, 2008
Jeff, Vicki & family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Just know you are in our thoughts & prayers.
Kathy Saunders
October 17, 2008
Jeff, Vickie & family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Miccoli
October 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Caruso
October 17, 2008
Jeff and the Schmitt family. My heartfelt and deepest condolences on the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and brother.
Mike McTague
October 17, 2008
To Jeff and his family. I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Think of all the wonderful times you had with your dad over the years. It helped me to get by when my parents passed on. Sincerely.
Sharon Smith
October 17, 2008
Jeff and family - I was so sorry to hear of the news of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. May the love and support of family and friends and the happy memories of times shared with your Dad bring you comfort in the days ahead.
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