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FRANCIS SCHROEDER Obituary

SCHROEDER, Francis B. (Ret. Deputy Superintendent BPD) of West Roxbury formerly of Revere and Allston, March 2, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Emma L. (Ittner). Devoted father of Francis B. Jr. and his wife Patricia of Revere and Daniel P. of West Roxbury. Grandfather of Erica, Kevin, Francis III, Kathleen and Lauren. Great grandfather of Zachary, Emma, Eva, Elle, Lillian and Reed. Brother of Mary Ratenberg of Hyde Park, Natalie Schroeder of Sacramento, CA. and the late Helen Scott and Walter (BPD) and John (BPD) both killed in the line of duty. Sister in law of Lillian Hart of Henderson, NV. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Thursday, Mar. 6th. at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John Chrysostom Church at 10 oclock. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Served BPD for 35 years. WWII Army Veteran. Past Grand Knight of the Allston K.O.C. #555. In lieu of flowers donations may be in Franciss memory to the Brockton V.A. Hospice. For directions and guestbook www.gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2014.
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I am truly sorry for the loss of Francis, a truly bright star in the sky to join his two brothers who are all true heroes.A real deep loss in the world now.

Denise Worcester

July 17, 2014

To Danny and all of the family, very sorry for your loss.
He and all of you are in my prayers.

John Deschenes

John Deschenes

March 8, 2014

Our hearts go out to the
Schroeder Family. Rest in peace Fran. My Dad John Reardon Sr. B.P.D. worked with him and when my dad was living spoke highly of him and your family.
Carole Reardon Withrow

Carole Reardon Withrow

March 4, 2014

The best grandfather... I will miss you forever!

Love Always,
Lauren

Lauren Antonelli-Zullo

March 4, 2014

Dear Fran & Dan,
My condolences to you on
Your dad's passing. Although
gone from Mass for 40 years I
Remember Mom and Dad. In fact the last time I saw them was at the Orlando Airport in 1979.
With sympathy,
Bob mee

Bob Mee

March 3, 2014

The men and women of the Boston Police Dept send their condolences. “Fidelis Ad Mortem”

Robert Anthony

March 2, 2014

God bless uncle Barney!you were a strong man with all the happening to use.My you soul rest in peace.Love you for ever.
My God watch over your boy help them through this!

Regina Scott Myler

March 2, 2014

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