Carmen Bischer Obituary

Carmen M. Bischer, 68, of Upper Deerfield Township died peacefully Wednesday afternoon April 17, 2013 at his home following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was born in Bridgeton on September 25, 1944 and was the son of the late Anthony and Violet Petecca Bischer. Carmen was the husband of Kathleen R. (nee Haaf) Bischer and they had been married for 48 years. Raised in Bridgeton, he graduated from Immaculate Conception School and in his youth was part of the inaugural group which formed Bridgeton Little League. His love of baseball not only led him to become a lifelong "optimistic" Phillies fan, he became a part of Bridgeton High School's varsity baseball program which won a state title with him "holding down" first base. He graduated from Bridgeton High School in 1963 and attended Rutgers University and Pierce Junior College. Carmen retired in 2007 as the administrative director for the Cumberland County Department of Health after an 18 year career with the county. Prior to that, he held positions in human resources at The Seabrook House and at the Lighthouse. He also worked for many years in information technology for Independent Management Services, Wheaton Glass and had been a founding partner of CLM Associates. He was most proud of his activities as a deacon in the Diocese of Camden and in particular for the parishioners of The Parish of the Holy Cross. Carmen became a deacon after four years of training on October 15, 1988, thus beginning nearly 25 years of dedication to the people of Bridgeton and the surrounding area. He was considered to be a devoted "people person" and expert conversationalist. During his time as a deacon he proudly participated in countless baptisms and funerals. He enjoyed his many years of golfing with family and friends. Carmen thought of his children as his most "prized processions" and his marriage to his supportive wife Kathy as the "best decision ever." In addition to Kathy, he is survived by son, Michael A. Bischer and his wife Darla of Upper Deerfield Twp., daughter, Jennifer B. Rice and husband Brad of Bishopville, MD, two grandsons, Brandon M. and Jason A. Bischer and one granddaughter, Isabella R. Rice. He is also survived by one brother, James Bischer and wife Linda of Upper Deerfield Twp., sisters-in-law, Mary Lynn Meandro (Peter), Patricia Wolf (Robert) and brother-in-law, Allen Haaf (Robin) and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral which will begin promptly at 10 AM at the FREITAG FUNERAL HOME, 137 W. Commerce St., Bridgeton on Tuesday morning April 23rd and will be followed by an 11 AM Concelebrated Funeral Liturgy at The Parish of the Holy Cross / Church of the Immaculate Conception, 312 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton. The interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery at Laurel Lawn in Upper Deerfield Twp. Friends will be received at the funeral home Monday from 5 until 9 PM and again on Tuesday morning from 8 until 10 AM. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, are requested to the St. Vincent dePaul Society, c/o The Good Shepherd Dining Hall, 46 Central Avenue, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 or to The Parish of the Holy Cross, 46 Central Avenue, Bridgeton, NJ 08302 or to the charity of the donor's choice. Written condolences and tributes to the Bischer family may be sent to the family using the funeral home Web site, freitagfuneralhome.com.

Published by South Jersey Times on Apr. 19, 2013.
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Think of Carmen often. He is in good hands.

Rich Rupertus

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April 15, 2021

I think if Carmen often. He was a great guy and wonderful deacon. I truly miss him.

Rich Rupertus

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April 16, 2020

Kathy and Family. So very sorry to hear of Carmen's passing. He was a truly wonderful friend and beacon of faith for us all. I will remember him fondly and will miss not seeing him at church functions. I remember that he officiated at my Granddaughter Carmella's Christening..and will always remember his broad smile and warm personality. God has gained a true beacon of faith in his house now. May God Bless you all and keep you in the knowledge that he is with God the Father forever....Your friend in faith...Nancy Volovar.

April 23, 2013

Mrs. Bischer & Family:
We were truly saddened by Deacon Bischers'' passing. He will be greatly missed! He always showed us a true Christian spirit.
Dr. Margot Watkins &Family

Dr. Margot Thompson-Watkins

April 23, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Carmen's passing. He was a great guy. May God comfort you and your family. Our deepest sympathy.

Henry, Edith and family Bondi

April 23, 2013

Dear Kathy and Family,How sad to read of Carmen's passing. We send our friendship, prayers and wishes for the wonderful memories you have shared together to bring your heart a smile in the times ahead. May God's angels help to bring comfort and peace. With Love, The Omura family, Bob, Barbara, Lisa, Stephanie and Casey

April 23, 2013

Our deepest sympathy to your family.

Charlie & Becky Puff

April 23, 2013

Dear Kathy & Family,
So sorry to hear of the passing of Carmen. He was a true gentleman whom I met many yeats ago and was fortunate to have crossed paths with him many times. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Bob Rose

April 23, 2013

Dear Kathy and Family
Ashley and I were so sad to hear about Carmen. He was such a gentlemen and I remember him fondly for his wonderful smile. Our prayers are with all of you.

Madeline Wolk

April 22, 2013

Dear Kathy and family,
Our sincere condolences in the passing of your beloved Carmen. What a sweetheart!
I have known him for many years and he was always the same person, happy, friendly, and caring.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the many happy and special memories you shared as a family, help you through this difficult time.
Love,
Kay and Joe Fusco

Kay Fusco

April 22, 2013

Dear Kathy and Family,

I am so glad that I was able to talk to #9 last week. My heart is broken for your loss. What a great friend and fellow team mate Carmen was all the years we played ball together. I have so many memories about #9 that will never leave me. I've always loved Carmen as a brother and that love won't stop. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your beautiful family.

Love
#2 Richard and Terry Gaburo

Richard and Terry Gaburo

April 22, 2013

Our prayers go out to Carmen and his family. Carmen was one of the nicest men we knew. We will miss him.

Richard and Mary Rupertus

April 22, 2013

Bischer family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your family. We are sorry to hear of Deacon Carmen's passing. He will be missed. I always loved teasing him about his year long tan! All I can say is heaven has received another wonderful angel!!! God bless u all!

Jeff, Grace, Brett and Kyle Bush

April 21, 2013

Dear Kathy and Family
Dear Jimmy and Family
We were very saddened to hear of your loss of Carmen. We send our deepest condolences to you at this time of sorrow. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Carmen was an inspiration to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.

John and Janet Gray

April 21, 2013

Dear The Bischer Family,

We were sorry to here about your lost, but what I remember about Carmen is he is where he was suppose to be, and will always be with you and anybody he ever touched. I will always remember when visiting a couple of years ago and specking to him about my resent completion of RCIA and baseball of corse. Carmen was always so much fun to talk to and I will never forget him. Our thought and prayers go out to all of you from the far west.

Andrew & Jennifer Murasky

April 20, 2013

Mrs. Bischer and family.....it was an honor to have known Deacon Carmen. He always had a smile and it was Iike you knew him forever ...what a blessing to our parish. You and your family are in my prayers.

Roseanne DeFrancisco

April 20, 2013

It was my honor and privilege to have worked with Carmen at Seabrook House and to have frequent contacts after both of us moved on. Carmen and I were neighbors for a few years. Jim Hoffman

jim hoffman

April 19, 2013

Dear Kathy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Cindy Fullerton

April 19, 2013

Dear Kathy and family,
Gary and I are so fortunate to have met you and Carmen last year in Md. We will always remember how caring you and Carmen were as well as making us welcome.
Our hearts and prayers will always be with you and your family.
God Bless all of you.

Gary and Darlene Rice

darlene rice

April 19, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He will be greatly missed. I can still hear him singing " When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie". Know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers. <3

Ashley Padgett

April 19, 2013

Heaven received another great man. May he rest in peace.

Maria Iaconelli

April 19, 2013

Dear Bischer Family,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to your family. I had the pleasure of growing up with Carmen and living in the same neighborhood. We both attended Immaculate Conception and Bridgeton High School. Susan and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Richard & Susan Blazie St. Charles, MO

April 19, 2013

Dear Kathy and family,
Condolences in your great loss. Many prayers are being sent for you and your family. God Bless, Ethel and Harvey Dewberry

April 19, 2013

My sincere condolences to all the Bisher family.
I just called Carmen a few weeks ago and we shared some old and wonderful memories.
I do not believe any one could know Carmen Bisher without realizing that God had Blessed them.
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Robert Charlesworth,Sr.
Ocala, Florida

April 19, 2013

Kathy & family,
My prayers are with you and your family. Carmen was such a special person. Always loved running into the two of you and you would alway ask me about my daughter, Jodi. Carmen will be truly missed.

JoAnn Musso

April 19, 2013

Mrs. Bischer,
We are so sad to hear of Carmen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...
Heather & Kayla Dagostino

Heather Dagostino

April 19, 2013

I remember Carmen as one of the truely good in this world. We were great friends back at BHS and I saw him occasionally at the church. Always a smile and a good word. I will miss him. My prayers are with him and his family.
Rich Beecroft

April 19, 2013

Kathy,
Condolences in your great loss of Carmen.
Jimmy will be there waiting for Carmen with open arms.
Remember the Good Times to carry you through this time of Sorrow.
God Bless,

Carl Rainear

April 19, 2013

Bischer family: My deepest condolences to
ya'll. I grew up on Bridgeton Avenue behind Carmen and Jim.

Wayne Newkirk

April 19, 2013

Kathy & Family,

We were heartbroken to hear of Carmen's passing. We will never forget the love, support and compassion he showed when my parents passed. I loved to hear stories about my parents from him during their high school days and ICRS. He will be missed!

Tom Speranza

April 19, 2013

Dear Kathy and Family,

We send our thoughts and prayers to you at this time of reflection. Both of us have fond memories of Carmen at BHS in our class of '63. I am so glad he was able to share fond memories at our BHS 1962 NJ State Championship Baseball Team reunion we held last August. We shared many laughs. Carmen will be missed but never forgotten by all his many friends.

Dave & Mary Hitchner

April 19, 2013

Dear Kathy and family,
I'm so happy you were lucky enough to have spent 48 years married to such a wonderful person. Carmen was a prince! I have many fond memories of him in ICS sitting in front of him with long pigtails! I loved that he got to go to Italy and spoke Italian to Carlo and me when we would see him. May you take comfort in the incredible loving memories and your sweet family. We are truly sorry for such a great loss. love,
Carlo and Mary (Casarow) Bacchini

April 19, 2013

Kathy,
Prayers and love are extended to you and your children and grandchildren at this time of loss

Mary Boyle

April 19, 2013

jim and family,
I am thinking of all of you and praying. may the memories keep you smiling.

cindy hackett-anderson

April 19, 2013

Dear Kathy and Family,
So sorry for your great loss. Carmen was a unique and great person and we attended grammar & high school together. He was always caring and full of life. We know he is with our loving GOD and will keep him and his family in our prayes.

Jeanette Ganio

April 19, 2013

Dear Kathy and family. Trudy and I offer our condolences to you. We met you and Carmen at Jean and Anthony's home in Carney's Point and will always remember him as a happy faith filled man. May he rest in peace. AMEN!

Damon Galmin

April 19, 2013

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