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William Schwitter Obituary
William F., 93, of River Edge passed away Saturday morning at home surrounded by his loving family. An irrepressible optimist whose smile and love of life won over everyone he met, Bill was an extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. Bill was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary White Schwitter. Bill was born on July 5, 1919 (the "leftover firecracker") in Brooklyn, NY, and was the third of four children of Andre and Irma (Schmitt) Schwitter. He attended Brooklyn Prep High School and graduated from Manhattan College in 1941. Upon graduation, Bill was signed to play professional baseball by the Atlanta Crackers in the Southern Association. After one season, he joined the US Navy and served for four years during World War II. Bill was inducted into the Manhattan College Hall of Fame in 1995 for both basketball and baseball, and in 2006 he was honored as one of Manhattan College's greatest athletes of its first 100 seasons. He was also an accomplished tennis player. Bill worked for 48 years as a sales representative for two decorative accessory firms. Bill spent many years coaching youth sports, and in the 1970s managed several American Legion baseball teams to regional championships. Bill was a founding parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle Parish and served as the Parents Guild President. He entertained for many years in the Parish Showtime Variety Show.
Bill is the beloved father of Pam Schwitter, Jan and husband Gary Halder, Marybeth and husband Jim Flynn, Diane and husband Arthur Montemurro, and Bill Jr. and wife Eileen (Cannon). He is the cherished grandfather of Robert and wife Nikki Halder, Elizabeth and husband Adam Willkomm, Andrew and Matthew Halder, Timothy and Daniel Flynn, Mary Agnes and Christine Montemurro, Billy III, Meaghan, Michael, Tara, and Maura Schwitter. Bill is also survived by his loving sister, Anne Helene Cagney, seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends at the Beaugard Funeral Home, 869 Kinderkamack Rd., River Edge, NJ, on Sunday, June 2, from 7-9 PM, and on Monday from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. The Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday morning at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 445 Fifth Avenue in River Edge, NJ, at 10:30 AM.
Interment will follow at George Washington Memorial Cemetery, Paramus, NJ.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Schwitter
Cecily McBroom
August 25, 2014
Rest In Peace, Mr. Schwitter. My condolences to the entire family.
October 14, 2013
I remember Mr. Schwitter as a sweet man & always teasing me when I was a kid growing up in RE. Sorry for your loss.
Lucy Finnegan Boyle
June 5, 2013
So many warm memories of Bill Schwitter. My thoughts are with all his loving family. He has now joined another "hall of fame" with Mary, Lucy, Joan, Pat, Henri, and many others. Thanks for all the memories.
Steve and Michiko Levine
June 4, 2013
Michiko and I extend our deepest sympathies to all the Schwitter family and sadly mourn Bill's passing. Bill and his beloved wife Mary was our window into our association with those who knew them both in the town of Livingston Manor, New York. We shall remember him to those who still recall them both with great fondness as we have seen demonstrated through our over 30 years there. And thanks Bill for giving me some encouragement near the finish line of the very first River Edge Run lo those many years ago.
Matt Hautau
June 4, 2013
My condolences to all the Schwitters today. "Mr. Schwitter" (to myself and my siblings) was a good man. I have many fond memories of his smile and kindness whenever I'd see him at St. Patrick's or at my grandparents' house in River Edge. May he rest in peace with his wife, his loved ones and his many, many friends.
June 3, 2013
Sincere sympathy on the loss of your dad/grandfather. He was such a fine man and will be missed by all. Now he is at peace, and with his Mary.
Mary Timoney & family
Toms River, NJ
June 3, 2013
To All the Schwitter's , Will always remember your Dad/Mom and the great times w/beaugard's,Boyle's and my parents . Bill was a special man and will always be remembered . Andrew Finnegan
Barbara Costigan
June 3, 2013
A great man has entered the pearly gates warmly greeted by Mary and so many dear friends and family, as happy to see him as we are sad to say goodbye. Always a prankster he has left us with so many stories and wonderful memories. Love to all the Schwitters. Barbara Smith Costigan
June 3, 2013
To Pam and the Schwitter Family, I was so sorry to learn about your Dad. Please know that your family at Marywood University has you in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Liz Connery
Colleen Finnegan Hautau
June 3, 2013
To all the family,
Few people have brought such joy to all of our lives...
Mr. Schwitter..Will continue to bring a smile to our faces!
May he continue doing so.
With love and our sympathy,
Colleen and hank
Henry Hautau Jr.
June 3, 2013
Sending our love from California to the Schwitters. Mr.Schwitter was always smiling and always made myself and my siblings feel special. He was a great man. Thinking of him and his family on this important day.
June 3, 2013
Aunt Pegge Caufield and Family send best wishes to all the Schwitters.... We loved him so...
The Caufields
June 3, 2013
To the Family of Schwitter,
I was so very lucky to have met your Father, through the friendship of Patrick Finnegan. My memories of your Dad was his smile and positive energy he gave to whoever he met. I worked as child for the Paulist Fathers and Fr. Reynolds was his classmate and dear friend. He was a great entertainer as was Uncle Pat, Jim Caufield (my Dad) they loved lots and sang lots...My sincere sorry for the lost of a great man....
God Bless all,
Kelly Caufield
Maureen Hassett-Lindseyk
June 2, 2013
My condolences to the whole family. He was a dear friend and classmate of my Father, Barney Hassett. My parents always had fun when they got together. Now, they are having a party upstairs. God Bless!
Maureen Hassett-Lindsey (Cheshire,CT)
June 2, 2013
My condolences to the whole family. He was a dear friend and classmate of my Father, Barney Hassett. My parents always had fun when they got together. Now, they are having a party upstairs. God Bless!
Maureen Hassett-Lindsey (Cheshire,CT)
Maureen Covone
June 2, 2013
Was very sorry to read about your Dad. We had great fun with the Parents show at Holy Angels in the '60s. He was a fine man and I enjoyed coming with the St. Peter's group for Christmas Carols. I was disappointed not to see him this year. God Bless - Maureen Covone
fjohn reinke (mc1968)
June 2, 2013
The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. "No man is an island, entire of itself ... any man's death diminishes me". We are sorry for your loss.
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