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Woody Schempp Obituary
Norwalk Resident
Woody Schempp, 71, of Tanglewood Lane in Norwalk passed away on Wednesday, May 21 at Norwalk Hospital. Woody was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, son of Julie Schempp and the late Harry Schempp.
Woody is survived by his wife, sister, four children and their families: wife Gail Palmer-Stone; daughter and son-in-law Maia and Armando Vargas and their children Jaxon and Kaden; daughter Rhoby Schempp; son and daughter-in-law Steven and Kelly Stone and their children Samantha and Shane; son and daughter-in-law David and Janice Sloane and their son Thomas and sister Wendy Mathews.
Woody was a member of the Wilton Friends Monthly Meeting and a proud alumni of the Fairfield Prep class of 1960. He was loved by all.
Memorial services will be held at The Unitarian Church of Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport CT on Saturday, May 24th at 2pm.
If you would like to make a contribution in Woody's memory The Connecticut Friends School, 317 New Canaan Rd., Wilton, CT would have been his choice.
Arrangements under the direction of Nutmeg State Cremation Society. To leave online condolences please visit www.nutmegcremation.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Woody Schempp
Bill Schempp
May 17, 2019
Good people are never forgotten. A little of cousin will always remain within me. Rest In Peace cousin, you are missed.
June 10, 2014
Sincerest condolences to you, Gail. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Love,
Christine Leddy
Nancy Suttenberg
May 26, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Woody's passing. My heart and prayers are with you all. I pray that the good times, memories and love you shared comfort you in this time of sorrow. He will always be with you, keep his memories alive for strength.
Chip and Cathy Terry
May 25, 2014
Prayers for the family
Tom Kearney
May 25, 2014
Wood, thanks for your friendship all these years. I will miss you.
Patty Quick
May 24, 2014
Woody just brightened up every room he walked into. Thank God we had him as an example of how to live. Prayers and love being extended to all who knew and loved him and will be going through the transition of life without him.
Peggy Schempp O'Leary
May 24, 2014
Woody's love of life and family showed in how he lived his life so fully. He shared his delight with everyone via posts and pictures to stay connected. I will miss him, and his infectious smile and joy - like so many.
May 24, 2014
What a good guy.I have memories of sharing a lot of good times together.Woody will be missed by all who knew him.He is in Pat and my prayers. Tony Piazza
Mary & Chris Kinney
May 23, 2014
Rest in eternal joy and peace, Woody. You live on in the hearts of all who loved you.
Kathi Curioli
May 23, 2014
Thank you Woody for always being their for me,Paulie and Nick. You have helped us much more than you know throughout the years. We will miss seeing you around the yard and it gave us much comfort knowing you were always near if we needed you. We will miss you Woody.
Pauline Edwards
May 23, 2014
RIP Woody...Your smile will be missed. Prayers being sent to Aunt Gail, Stephen & Woody's entire family
Penny Palmer
May 23, 2014
Woody enriched all of our lives, and he was so very loved. Such a kind, gentle and peaceful man, and the best brother-in-law ever. I will miss him so much. Rest in peace, Woody.
Alan Garrison
May 23, 2014
Rest in peace my friend. You will always be remembered by all who knew you. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Alan Garrison
Harry Palmer
May 23, 2014
Dear Gail,
Both Thu & I are saddened to hear of Woody's passing.
Our hearts & prayers are with you & your family, during this difficult time of grief.
With much love,
Thuhuong & Harry
Josie Fraioli
May 23, 2014
May you Rest In Eternal Peace and Love Woody. You were a Kind & Generous Man loved by so very many. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love Josie & Carlo Fraioli
Bill & Elaine Schempp
May 23, 2014
Always a smile on his face, and an encouraging word for everyone. Rest in peace cousin.
stephen stone
May 23, 2014
REST IN PEACE . YOU DESERVE IT WOODY...
LOVE YOU
STEPHEN
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