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William Schmitt Obituary
He was the beloved son of the late William F. and Katherine R. Schmitt. Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was a resident of Lake Mohawk, Sparta, for many years. He was a graduate of Xaverian High School and Brooklyn College and was a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus No. 497. Bill served in the U.S Army, 7th Calvary, on the DMZ in Korea. He worked for the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J. for 33 years, where he was an international runway manager.
Bill was cherished by many friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his loving family, Bob, Mary, Dan, Eileen, John, and Donna Luby, Jeanmarie and Mike Cranston and Judy and Darryl Kreitman.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at the Goble Funeral Home, 22 Main St., Sparta. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 31, at Our Lady of the Lake Church, 297 Sparta Ave, Sparta. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959 in memory of Billy Schmitt.
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David Kaufman
August 31, 2018
Billy was a very upbeat, friendly, engaging person. I have a lot of happy memories of working with him at JFK in the 80s/90s. He was very witty, a had a great touch of devil-may-care. So sad to hear of his passing, He'll was well loved and will be long remembered. So long, Billy-bob!
David Kaufman
August 31, 2018
Billy was always an upbeat and very friendly person, full of wit and life. It was pleasure working with him, and an honor to be his friend. So long, "Billy-Bob"!
Mike P
August 31, 2018
Worked with Billy at Newark Airport. Enjoyed talking sports with him. Remember that he was a huge Yankee and Giants fan. RIP.
Heidi
August 30, 2018
Billy was such a friendly fun guy! I met him many years ago when we worked in the Customs Hall and in Aviation Operations. We had the same birthday, and had a special bond and connection. I am so saddened, but Billy Bob, I want you to keep laughing and smiling in heaven. You will be missed!
L W
August 30, 2018
Billy-Bob in heaven will be quite a treat for everyone up there. Rest in Peace.
The Wagners
August 30, 2018
We will miss Bill. We will always remember him and his parents and how they cared about their neighbors.
Rest in peace.
P M
August 30, 2018
We are so saddened by your loss. May the peace of God comfort you all during this most difficult time of need.( Philippians 4:7)
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