Add a Memory
Send Flowers
Make a Donation
John T. Schroeder
John T. Schroeder
Obituary
Guest Book
John Schroeder Obituary
Everyone at Princeton, it seemed, knew him as Stinky. The nickname was applied to John T. Schroeder, for reasons now unclear, when he visited the campus as a high school lacrosse recruit. In the first week of freshman year, "he was introduced to me as Stinky," a classmate, David Shefferman, recalled, "and I thought he must have been at least a sophomore." The two later played on a national championship team.
Eventually the nickname became the norm. An eating club friend once pointed out the prevalence of nicknames on the lacrosse team and said, "Stinky, you're the only one who doesn't have a nickname."
The nickname stuck as Mr. Schroeder, 31, played lacrosse for clubs while he worked on Wall Street; he joined Fred Alger Management as an equity trader in July. "There were different sides to him and they were all a lot of fun," Mr. Shefferman said.
Friends recall his sharp wit, which he often turned on himself. When his Princeton class wore basketball outfits in a reunion parade, he donned oversize glasses and wildly dribbled a basketball in goofy tribute to a former professional basketball player, Kurt Rambis of the Los Angeles Lakers. One Halloween he was Paul Stanley of the rock band Kiss; another time he made an Elvis costume and found many other excuses to wear it, said his roommate, Kevin Coulter. "He seemed to celebrate Halloween throughout the year," Mr. Coulter said.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Larry Jordan
September 11, 2020
I just want to take a moment to write in you guest book that you are in our memories on this anniversary of 9/11
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's, the Nags Head, Hoboken.)
Larry Jordan
September 11, 2020
I just want to take a moment to write in you guest book that you are in our memories on this anniversary of 9/11
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's, the Nags Head, Hoboken.)
Elizabeth Beutel
September 12, 2018
Another year John, hugs to you and your mom. Im still in Boston, didnt go back to ny.long island. Thinking of you and your family. Im sure your watching over everyone.
September 11, 2018
Thinking of you.
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's Hoboken.)
How you can show support
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
LeeAnn Maurer
September 11, 2017
Never forget watching you fighting nonstop to get that sail up and finally catch a good ride the first summer you tried windsurfing near Wellfleet in Cape Cod! Wish we could've seen what else you'd have accomplished if you had the chance.
September 11, 2017
Thinking about you today.
Larry Jordan (Miss Kittys and Nags Head)
Andy, John & Bob at the Mardi Gras lax tournament - Made it to the finals with little sleep and a few near misses at the tattoo parlor. Miss you John
Bob Krumme
March 19, 2017
September 11, 2016
It seems like I make a visit every year to this site, 15 years now. My thoughts always go out to you and all of the wonderful people we lost at Miss Kitty's and the Nags Head.
I will remember you in my payers, You are truly missed.
Sep 11th 2016
Larry Jordan.
Elizabeth Beutel
September 13, 2015
John it's amazing so many years have passed and your memory still lights strong. You are a tie that binds people together. Rest in peace.
September 11, 2015
Thinking of you John.
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's Hoboken.)
Chris Engelmann
September 14, 2014
Rest peacefully John, you are free. - Chris Engelmann CTK
Amy
September 11, 2014
Miss you xoxo
Margery Brett
September 11, 2014
Our family always thinks of you and your family on this day especially. The memories of CTK & St Anthony's will always be very special ones. Margery and Bill Brett
September 11, 2014
I just want to take a moment to write in you guest book that you are in our memories on this anniversary of 9/11
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's, the Nags Head, Hoboken.)
Now New Bern NC.
September 11, 2013
John- Thinking about you as I always do on this day. I found myself needing to hear your name spoken at the Memorial and listened to the coverage for what ended up being hours today to hear it. I'm thankful that I did. It gave me the time to reflect on our friendship and what a truly amazing person you were. I shed my share of tears as I wished I could run into you randomly in a bar somewhere to have one last beer.
Love you brother. -Tom Sherwood
Kathy Schrock
September 11, 2013
Acknowledging and remembering you 12 years later.
September 11, 2013
It seems like I make a visit every year to this site, My thoughts always go out to you and all of the wonderful people we lost at Miss Kitty's and the Nags Head.
I will remember you in my payers, You are truly missed.
Sep 11th 2013.
Larry Jordan.
September 11, 2013
Remembering.
Jennifer Nobis
September 12, 2012
Dear John,
After all these years I have found this beautiful memory book to write in. Yesterday was the 12 year anniversary of the very sad day your family and friends lost you. I can't believe it. I think of you all the time and always pray your family has found some peace. I remember that horrible day and the days to follow like it was yesterday. You were the best boyfriend I ever had even after all these years have passed....yes I am still single. You were so sweet, caring, hysterical, honest, genuine and oh who can forget a great chef. I finally brought myself to visit the site of the fountains last week and found your name. It was peaceful but emotional to think of how the world lost you and so many innocent people that horrible day. I always pray for your peace and know you are with your mom. I had a dream the night you died that your mom was there for you, she was wearing a white dress and hugged you. I never met her but had seen pictures of her. I still have the Tiffany's Eternity necklace and earrings you bought for me on Valentine's Day, that was a very special day for us. I was wearing them the day you died. I don't wear them often for fear I will lose them so I keep them in a very safe place and look at them often. I will always hold a special place for you in my heart. xo Jen
September 11, 2012
Love and miss you always...Can't believe has been 11 years....you are always remembered...Love, Amy
September 11, 2012
Take it easy Schrodes. I'm sure you are.
Holt Murray
September 11, 2012
Think of you every 9/11 Shroeds - was great to have a chance to work with you and be a friend out on the Cape in Wellfleet. Here's to you.
September 11, 2012
My thoughts always go out to those wonderful people we lost at Miss Kitty's and the Nags Head.
I will remember you in my payers, You are truly missed.
Sep 11th 2012.
Paul Ganci
October 16, 2011
I played lacrosse with and against john after college. He was always a friendly guy who remembered the players around him. A very competitive guy but more importantly, a person who was as genuine as they come. I don't know very much about John except that he played at Princeton. He knew that i was from the same town as his coach, Levittown but i really didn't know how he knew me? My uncle as well as my childhood friend was killed that day. Someone who i played lax with told me about John and i was sick to my stomache. It seemed that most genuine and kindest people i knew were the ones who lost thier lives and i write this ten years later. I never forgot abut John and thought that it is appropriate for me to write this message as he is in my thoughts every year. I teach sixth grade and speak of John, to my students every year. Thank you for being you John. I always knew you were a great person? Paul Ganci
Jeanne Kelly (Wroblewski)
September 15, 2011
John and I attended Christ the King School in Commack, NY. We kept in touch throughout high school and had a wonderful time at his prom. He was a great individual.
God Bless him in Heaven.
Holt Murray
September 13, 2011
John, we had a great time working at the same restaurant out on the Cape -- whether it was washing dishes, busing table, cooking breakfasts, or just hanging and having a great summer, all of us at The Lighthouse Restaurant had a great time hanging with you. You were a smart, kind guy who not only didn't mind, but encouraged us all, to love having fun when the time is right. To work hard and to enjoy ourselves. You shared your happiness with everyone and we're all a little emptier without you. Find a peaceful, happy place.
Heather Jennette
September 12, 2011
John,
I'll always remember you as a true gentleman and as a hot sauce aficonado. Thanks for helping me in LBI. Wish I had the opportunity to get to know you better. God bless you and your family.
Heather (friend of RJ & Armmel Kane)
September 11, 2011
John,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand and may you have eternal peace. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today and always.
Siobhan Clark (Sister in law of Joan Carney Clark)
Cristin
September 11, 2011
John,
12:27pm. That's when they announced your name on TV today. And I waited to hear it. I usually can't watch, but it's been 10 years and I'm forcing myself to handle it. You lived with a mutual friend, John Anglim (or maybe it's Anglum never did know how to spell it), in Hoboken. Whenever 'the gang' got together it was always a good time.....and when you were there, you brought FUN to a whole new level. I just wanted to express how sorry I am. I just read all the guest book entries and I know you are loved and missed. I believe those we lose remain with us in spirit and I feel that energy always with those I've lost....so please keep that energy coming to your family. Be well John, and thanks for the laughs and the difference you made.
Cristin, NYC
Larry Jordan
September 11, 2011
It’s been 10 years. In so many ways it has felt like mere moments.
Maybe it’s the threat of terrorism that keeps my mind on the ones we lost.
John you are truly missed, I know I am not alone in that thought. You touched quite a few people and they were better for it.
God bless and rest in peace.
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty’s) Hoboken NJ, now New Bern NC
Elizabeth Beutel
September 10, 2011
Each September John you are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace,
Kerwyn Schroeder
November 16, 2010
I'm doing my best to make sure that what happened to you will never happen again. You and others are in my thoughts while in Afghanistan
Dawn Demirjean-Falisi
October 3, 2010
Just thinking about you.....
Amy Schroeder
September 11, 2010
John,
I can't believe it has been nine years...this day doesn't get any easier...missing you so much and hoping you know how very much you are loved and missed.
Thinking of you always,
Amy
Tara Shelley Andrews
September 11, 2010
John,
I knew you slightly in high school. But, what I knew well is that you were one of the most down to earth, smart, funny, and friendly guys at St. A's. During my Junior year, a few friends and I attended the Senior Prom. We shared a limo with you and your date. We all had a special evening. And were left impressed with how wonderful of a person you were. It is 9 years later and I thought of you today. You will be remembered always for the great person you were and always will be. We will never forget.
Larry Jordan
September 11, 2010
Just thinking of you John.
Larry Jordan (Kitty's)
Andrew Chepaitis
December 2, 2009
I think of you often John. Especially when playing lacrosse. It was good to have known you. You were a rare and good bird. I'll always remember your happy spirit.
Andy Chepaitis
September 11, 2009
Thinking of you today and always, John. Eight years later, we speak of you so often and miss you so very much.
Aunt Maura & Uncle Jim
Chris Kosar
September 11, 2009
Thinking of you John. We miss you and your mom Nonie. Hopefully you both are watching over your Dad and your siblings on this planet.
In remembrance to a great guy with a great spirit.
God Bless to you and to all that we lost 8 yrs ago today. May we never forget.
Chris Kosar
September 11, 2009
Sept 11,2009
John I didn't know you personally but I've heard so many story of you from my son Andrew and those stories always make him smile and they are the rare rememberances in his life now since a brain injury took away almost all of his memories but not of you,thinking of you makes him laugh easily something not often accomplished so you are very special in his life. He mourns your loss and his cousin that day. God bless.
Mrs.Eggers Boston MA
Larry Jordan
September 11, 2009
I just want to take a moment to write in you guest book that you are in our memories on this anniversary of 9/11.
Larry Jordan (Miss Kitty's Hoboken, NJ
September 11, 2009
Thinking of you and missing my big brother always...
Love,
Amy
Barbara Mangan
February 13, 2009
Hi John,
Remembering how you made us all laugh on the trading floor......remembering when I told you I loved Irish soda bread and you brought me in a loaf that your mom made (and I wouldn't share it with anyone).....remembering how red your face would get when the booth was going crazy.......simply put.......remembering you and missing you......
Rest in peace....
You are missed...
Love,
Barbara
Kat Smith
November 18, 2008
Thinking of you as we plan to attend our 20th ST. Anthony's HS reunion- doesn't seem right that you will not be there...... we will remember you!
Kat
Larry Jordan
September 11, 2008
John, I was just thinking about you on 9/11. May God bless you.
Nico Forte
March 24, 2008
John,
Was talking to a friend today. I brought up your name during the conversation. I met you at a friend's wedding down in Santiago, Chile. You are one of the funniest guys I've met. From your Elvis dances at John's wedding, to your phony teeth, you made a lot of people laugh and feel at ease. It was a pleasure and an honor meeting you. Rest in peace. You'll never be forgotten.
Erin Schroeder
October 16, 2007
You were 12 years older than me so I didn't get much of a chance to hang out with you as an adult. Now that I live in the city I miss you terribly, it's not fair. I think about you alot. Your golf tournament was yesterday and I love being there with all your friends, I almost expect you to walk through the door every year. When I was little and you were at Princeton, I thought you were the coolest guy ever; and then I thought I was the coolest when you taught me how to play lacrosse in the backyard and I was the only girl who could play lefty. I remember listening to your music when I was little and Dad telling me I couldn't sing a particular Jimmy Buffet song "Why don't we get drunk..." and not understanding why. I remember when you introduced me to Rosalita. I remember when you wrote me an email in college and signed it "Toodles" like when I wrote you letters when you were in college. I remember when you brought me and Dad to my first and only Giants game, I've never tasted ribs so good...and they won! I wish I had gotten more time with you, but know that we all continue to toast you and everytime I sing karaoke, I sing for you. I love and miss you and hope that you are at peace, with Mom, and all the music you can listen to.
A Heath
September 13, 2007
Rembembering you...
Joe & Maryann Dickinson
September 12, 2007
John:
Six years have gone by and it still seems so surreal at times.
May You Rest In Peace!
Danielle Ryan Davi
September 12, 2007
John,
I think I was one of the few people to continue to call you by your given name at Princeton. Although we didn't know eachother well at St. Anthony's - You and I had a blast on my recruiting trip to Princeton which factored in my decision to attend b/c of the great time I had with you!! While at school we could always hang out together and share a beer - or ten, and talk about what a great time in our lives it was!! I think about you often especially when I am on campus(at the 15th this year) and I know that you are always looking down on all the good times, smiling, and raising a glass to those who remember you and will celebrate life with you again someday!! I miss you!
Matt Schroeder
September 11, 2007
Over the last 6 years all of the stories about how John impacted your lifes and the support that has come from everyone from everywhere have been overwhelming. John was a great older brother and friend and it is comforting to know so many people are carrying on his name.
When you read these stories and then watch everyone's favorite christmas movie - "It's a wonderful life" you realize that is what he truly had.
Thanks for everything.
Matt
Joanne Kehoe
September 11, 2007
John, I am thinking of you and your family today and keeping you all in my prayers. God bless you and keep you.
Larry Jordan
September 10, 2007
John,
It soon will be the anniversary of 9/11. I have not, or will ever forget you. I’m sure your friends and family will not as well. May God watch over you.
susan o'brien-davis
July 11, 2007
I am so glad I found this it's been many years. My daughter was born on the 10th of September of 2001 at 11:58 little did we know. I went to christ the king with John same bus stop, he lived behind me and after catholic school we never kept in touch though my niece and his sister talked on the fence. I really wished i kept in touch with him cause i would really like to have a few beers with him (ha ha) He was or is the first person i always think about from when i was young, we started christ the king at the same time. I still remember us at the bus stop always wondering if the bus was coming or not. We were close then it was just us there how could you not be. It was so great to see how great he turned out. I can picture him so perfectly when we at school and the bus stop and his sister Amy there, she is probably so pretty too. I always think of you and your family, the good old days.
susan o'brien-davis
July 11, 2007
I am so glad I found this it's been many years. My daughter was born on the 10th of September of 2001 at 11:58 little did we know. I went to christ the king with John same bus stop, he lived behind me and after catholic school we never kept in touch though my niece and his sister talked on the fence. I really wished i kept in touch with him cause i would really like to have a few beers with him (ha ha) He was or is the first person i always think about from when i was young, we started christ the king at the same time. I still remember us at the bus stop always wondering if the bus was coming or not. We were close then it was just us there how could you not be. It was so great to see how great he turned out. I can picture him so perfectly when we at school and the bus stop and his sister Amy there, she is probably so pretty too. I always think of you and your family, the good old days.
kristine
May 21, 2007
As I cross-stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
March 4, 2007
In memory....
Kathleen MacGilvray
September 12, 2006
Dear John, We lived across the hall from each other in Hoboken-we even shared a balcony with stunning views of the World Trade Center. When you didn't come home that day, my roommates and I feared the worst.
I will always remember doing laundry together and our talks about lacrosse. My thoughts are with you, your family, and friends during this time of remembrence. May your rest in peace, John.
Joshua Lupher
September 11, 2006
My name is Joshua Lupher. I am a 9th grade teacher in Brooklyn. Today, during our homeroom class, I wanted to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/01. I decided to bring in a list of all the names of those who lost their lives that day. Each one of my students randomly chose a person's name, wrote it down on an index card, and kept it in their pocket throughout the day. The name I chose was John T. Schroeder. I decided to look his name up to see if I could put a face with the name that had been with me the entire day. I just wanted to say that on this day, his name was read aloud in my classroom...although I never knew him, I hope that his name lives on through memories and fate encounters such as this one. God bless.
Joe & Maryann Dickinson
September 11, 2006
John:
It's 5 years already, and it's still hard to accept this really
happened.
May You Rest In Peace!
mara haffey (pallotta)
August 30, 2006
john and I attended high school together but Christ the King School in Commack, as well. We never really knew each other very well, but I remember him in elementary school as being tall and quiet. That's how I still picture him in my mind.
Everyone sounds so proud to have known him. I will continue to pray for John and those missing him.
September 11, 2005
REMEMBERING YOU...
July 13, 2005
May your precious soul rest in peace...
DanO
February 21, 2005
I still remeber how I found out. The small reference to the StF lax team wearing your number on their sleeves. I read it, reread it, and just sank. Then I thought, you'd want your obit in the Sports pages. I remember you coming in to the Tiffany Cafe to pick up some Port Wine cheese to go home and put on your burger (ugh!). I still have the scar on my chin from when Trinity played StF in football. I had forgotten, but you remembered the pass I intercepted. You were nothing if not a competitor. But in the end, you were one of the nicest people to walk this earth. And you will always be sorely missed by the people who worked with you in the Tiffany Cafe in Commack.
Famulare family
September 12, 2004
It's been 3 years now, John. You're still in our hearts, in our minds, and in our souls. We love you.
The Famulares
brian bruce
November 30, 2003
It's been a while now since i last had the honor to tip a few back with you. In many ways it still dosent feel totaly true that your gone. You were perhaps the only other guy on duke-tobay that was as sarcastic a myself which is no small feet. As long as i live i know ill never forget the first time we met down in baltimore at the turtle when i was a rookie. the whole team threw a few bucks into a pot which was yours if you accepted the dare to ram your head into a metal support beam in the middle of the bar. Never one to back down you conked your melon and won the cash. Upon seeing that all i could think of is what have i gotten myself into with this guys? What i got was a friend
Jimmy Harkin
September 12, 2003
John,
Its two years and one day since you were taken from us. We miss you but you make one great addition to the folks who are with you now. We love you very much. We had the chance to play against one another and then party like rock stars in Santiago, Chile at my brothers wedding. There is know doubt you would have been elected "El Presidente'" down there !! I'll never forget you or that horrible morning. I think about you often. My wife Lisa and I were wondering the other night after making sauce if you ever used the recipe we gave you for that date? I suppose I'll forgive you for hacking my arms off in one of the Princeton -Hopkins games....Don't deny it...There was a picture on your wall, I would love to have it.
You touched many people, God bless you and your family.
Joe & Maryann Dickinson
September 12, 2003
Dear John:
You're in our thoughts & prayers.
Rest In Peace!
Maura FAMULARE
September 12, 2003
Dear John,
It has been two years, and the images and heartbreak are still very real. We weren't in NY this morning, but watched it all on TV. I can't believe that's the closest we can get to you. That isn't true, though, because no terrorist could take you from our hearts.
We have to picture God holding you in the palm of His hand. No other image seems fair.
We loved you very much and always will. Rest in peace and watch out for us down here.
Love,
Aunt Maura, Uncle Jim, Tim and Rob
nicole modlin
September 11, 2003
john,
today is a day that you will always be in my heart and prayers. i remember all the years we had growing up together. i am really glad that i got to speak to you around the holidays at the local bar and share a drink. i wish peace for your whole family.
your friend and neighbor nicole
Tony LeJeune
May 18, 2003
I found this page looking for a dear friend with the same last name whom I have not seen nor heard from in many years...and last I heard he might be working in the WTC.
I am happy his name is not here but I am very saddened that yours is...
You seem to have been a person with a good heart. I am sure you will be missed. I hope you are with loved ones you have lost, especially your mom. Meybe you will see my sister, Angie, too. If you do please tell her I love her. I never did...
Now I hope I find my good friend soon...
~life is too short
love,
~tony
Joseph & Maryann Dickinson
November 21, 2002
May God Bless & Keep the Schroeder
Family in his tender care,and may
their Faith keep them strong!
Rest in Peace John!
Mary Jane SCHROEDER
September 13, 2002
John,
Not only are you spending time with your Mom now, but with all your grandparents, the only one you got to know well was Mary.
Every time i hear a Janis Joplin song, or Ray Charles or any other blues song, I think about that course you took at Princeton about the blues and the history of protest. The closest thing right now is Springsteen's "Rise Up" which is classic gospel in rock.
Can't even imagine what the trivial pursuit games are like where you are- Are the boys against the girls?
Love,
Aunt Mary Jane
Peter Breingan
September 11, 2002
Simply said you were special. I was fortunate enough to have met you in 1995 and in that short span of time you have filled my life with so many precious memories. Your character, generosity and humor will be sorely missed. I hope you hear my prayers.
Take care,
Peter
Ken Schroeder
September 11, 2002
I didn't know John although we share the same last name. I was in New York in May for the Closing Ceremony of Ground Zero working through the Salvation Army at the huge feeding tent. I saw John's name on the wall of victims at the public viewing platform and have been trying to find out about him since I returned to Alabama. Everything that I have read about John (on this site and others) from his family and friends makes me proud that we share the same last name. My heartfelt prayers go out to John's family on this one year anniversary of his death.
Jon Lucy
September 11, 2002
Hey Stink-
Man you were good. On the field and off. I remember vividly the day we met, during the summer of 1989, on the cape. It was my first summer league game with Harwich, and you ended up stripping some kid, taking the ball the length of the field and ripping the net, top corner. Just as quickly as you impressed us with your talent, you would make us smile. I ran into you a couple of times over the years, most recently when you played for Tobay and I was playing for Brine in Boston. We always seemed to be one of the last guys hanging out at whatever poor establishment we decided to haunt. I have some great memories of our summer league teams back then. I have talked to a few of the guys from that era of my life over the past year, and I know I speak for them when I say you touch our lives tremendously. I miss you, man.
Luce
Mary and James Carson
September 11, 2002
We knew your beloved mother Nonie. Mary grew up with her in Bellerose. She was the sweetest person we ever knew.
Our daughter Barbara came back to us from the 71st Floor of WTC II. We are so sorry you did not come back. At least Nonie has you back.
Mark Reda
September 10, 2002
I only had the chance to meet you briefly last summer at Conor's 1st birthday party. However, judging from the incredible and moving entries in this book, I can easily tell how much joy you brought to your family and many friends. God bless you, Amy, Conor and all of your family. You are all in my prayers.
Kevin Ryan
September 10, 2002
John,
I am a man of so many words, but today, on September 10th, 2002, I have few words to express my rage. I can only explain the positive influence you had on Amy, Conor, your family and friends. I love the Yankees, Jets, Syracuse and Mayonaise, but we both have strong family backgrounds to help us through. Conor misses you, and you will never be forgotten. Please have a beer with my Uncle Chow...
Love,
Kevin Ryan
Amy Schroeder
August 13, 2002
Hi John,
You have no idea how proud I am that Stinky is my older brother. I remember our phone conversation on 9/7/01, you were so excited about your football game, going out afterwards and the Giants playing on Monday night. When You were 8 and I was 6, I remember walking to school with you and Larry after we had a big snowstorm. You jumped off a big snowpile and told me to try. I fell off instead and my back pack got caught on a branch and broke. You made sure I was okay and then we all started laughing hysterically. You have no idea how much I miss you. It still seems so unreal at times. Thank you for all the memories, growing up together, car trips, helping me with my homework, being the big brother protector, cracking jokes, explaining jokes to me, Wellfleet, cooking tips, fake teeth, your love of the Giants, Mets, Billy Joel concerts, Frank Sinatra, your love of NYC, not eating green vegetables, lacrosse, Elvis costume, Bruce Springsteen impersonations, Thanksgiving day football, your friends and family, food, music, history, going to St. John's/Syracuse basketball games, how excited you were to be at the Sperbowl watching the Giants play and hearing Ray Charles sing the national anthem, watching your games, visiting you at college,...and of course our common dislike of mayonaise! Matt found the card that showed you were a member of the mayonaise haters club based in Hawaii. Even though you have moved on you are still bringing laughter to and taking care of people. You have touched so many lives with your generosity, laughter and love of life. I will make sure Conor knows what a great uncle you were to him! I know you are with Mom and have found the best place to get a good beer and have many laughs up there. I love you so very much. You will never be forgotten. Take care of yourself.
Love, Amy
Terry & Hendrik Voigt
August 3, 2002
Schroeder - We miss you so much and think about you often. You always had a way of cracking everyone up, whether it was the "Teef" or just the general mischief at the shorehouse in Spring Lake. You were always so hysterical to be around, I so looked forward to seeing you every weekend that summer! We miss you so much, you will never be forgotten.
Antoinette Harvey
July 30, 2002
Schroeder,
Thank you for going to the photographers with me that last week in August! I know you knew how much that meant to me!!!
Thank you for talking to me all the time when I'd call from Atlanta!
Thank you for being my good friend.
I hurts so much knowing that I can't talk to you anymore.
I will never forget you!
Love,
Antoinette
Laura Wanco
June 30, 2002
We here in Wellfleet only learned of John's departure..recently. We could not believe it..John made us here at "the Lighthouse" proud. and did you all know he could cook!His humor kept the kitchen laughing he returned to tell us that working in the kitchen as expediter on a rainy summer day was his training for Wall St. We will miss him..and yes his name was Stinky here too...
June 3, 2002
MAY THE BEAUTIFUL YOUNG SOUL OF JOHN T.SCHROEDER AND THE SOULS OF ALL THE FAITHFULLY DEPARTED THROUGH THE MERCY OF GOD REST IN PEACE.AMEN
Dan Alexander
May 28, 2002
Stinky,
We met, through mutual friends, at one of those NCAA lacrosse tournies down in Marlyand [one of the few Princeton was NOT in.] We had such a great time hanging out that weekend, we gave up our rides back to NYC at the end of the weekend and just winged it to hang out another night. For such a short time to know someone, I can only imagine the pain your closest friends and family must be dealing with. God bless you kid, I'll remember your zest for laughter always.
Mike Drehwing
April 26, 2002
Schroeder and I didnt really enjoy eachothers company. We played football together on Saturdays in the fall and drank like fish afterwards at the local dives on the Upper West Side. We had our friends on the team and we dealt with eachother. I know what it was, we both wanted the stage to ourselves. We each had our own sense of humor but John had an ability to humiliate me and also have me laugh with him at myself. On Sat. 9/8 after a practice all the boys went out drinking. Usually a few of the guys who lived close by hung out the latest, me being one of them. Ironically, John and I were porched at the GIN Mill together, not another teammate around. Schroeder turned to me with red blood shot eyes, grape gatorade & vodka in hand and a grin........."what a pisser I'm here with you!". We later ran up another teammates tab(who wasnt there) and left. The next day I went back to pay the tab and I called him up and said he owed me 40 $$, he laughed , invited me over for Monday night football and slammed the phone as only John would do. Vinny and I laughed. That was it for us. It took me a few hours to finally get to know the guy and now he's gone. John, I'm not sure I'll ever remove myself from this event. It's obvious the impact you have left on so many people as you opened my mind on 9/8. John you ARE a special person........remain special where you are! You have heard my prayers and seen my tears. Your name is celebrated with each victory our team has and I'm sure you've looked down and laughed at us morons but we won it all huh? God has blessed you. Talk to you soon buddy!
April 23, 2002
DEAR GOD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON THIS BEAUTIFUL YOUNG MAN..JOHN T.SCHROEDER AND MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS..GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND NEW YORK..MAY JESUS AND ST.JOHN GREET YOU AT THE GATES OF HEAVEN...AMEN
Archie Luna
April 18, 2002
Dear John,
We met some years ago playing for TOBAY Lacrosse Club. You always came to play each game to win. After TOBAY Lacrosse Club, we occasionally ran into each other. Each meeting, if we were playing lacrosse against each other or on the same team, pre-game would start with some great-shared laughs. Your way was kind, intense, and full-of-life.
I didn't really learn of you being missed because of 9/11, until late. In a sense, it really hasn't sunken in. I almost want not to believe it. Your will surely be missed by many!!!
Larry Jordan
April 12, 2002
Every one at Kittys and Nags Head misses you. I can't play Superstition by Stevie Wonder with out thinking of you, one of your fav. And those damm fake teeth,would scare the girls with in 10 feet of you. You were the last one out the door the Sat. before 9/11. God we will really miss you....Larry, Joe, and Barnie
Tara Piccini
April 7, 2002
John...There are a lot of memories that i share with you and your family. My heart breaks every time i think of what happened on 9-11. Those summers in Wellfleet, the graduation party's and especially Christmas Eve at the "Fam's" I look back and remember last Christmas Eve we were all in the livingroom of Mary adn Jim's and Brian was playing the piano. We all sang "Piano Man"-Those were the good ol days! You will be missed by everyone. You made an impact on everyone you ever met, and reading these entry's you even made impacts on people who met you one time. WE all love you!
Maura & Jim Famulare
March 21, 2002
Dear John,
Surely you must know how much your family and friends are missing you. There was such an empty place in our hearts this Thanksgiving. When we carried your picture onto the field at our Turkey Bowl, did you know our hearts were breaking? Especially Rob—he didn’t win for the first time without you on the team. He said you were the best quarterback ever, and that you also managed to play every position in the game – at the same time.
Did you know how much we missed you when the Patriots won the Super Bowl, and we couldn’t share it with you—Ok, maybe gloat a little? We kept thinking about your calls last year when you were at the Super Bowl. I’m sure your Super Bowl in heaven this year was Giants vs. Giants, and you were in charge of the ribs.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories – being born on the day your Mom and I graduated from St. John’s, watching you grow up, your great sense of humor (especially Thanksgiving 1999!), your White Castle runs at all hours of day or night, your Elvis costume, offering to cook for me on Thanksgiving when I had surgery (and everything was delicious!), the Johnny Walker blue, the Omaha steaks, the countless chicken dinners on the Cape, your “guys in the family” events in Manhattan, being a great nephew and cousin, etc. etc.
This is so unfair. We love you and miss you and can only find peace thinking of you with your Mom free of all the hatred you left below. We love you,
Aunt Maura, Uncle Jim, Tim & Rob
Leonie Schroder
March 9, 2002
Hi ... I have decided to make a quilt block for someone who lost their life in the Sept 11 tragedy. I live in Australia and didnt know anyone personally so chose a name close to mine. I've read the guestbook entries here and his tribute page. John seems to have been a loving and happy guy and no doubt on Sept 11 was helping people laugh in the midst of this horrid tragedy ... if anyone would like to email me to give me more of an insight to John and the things he'd like for this quilt block please do
thanks Leonie
[email protected]
Sean Ryan
February 13, 2002
John,
We only met 1 time, but we are bound to each other through our families. I know your family misses and loves you greatly. God Bless You.
Kathryn Manfredonia
January 16, 2002
John,
I just wanted you to know how sorry I am that I didn't keep in touch with you after High School. YOur friends are right, I remember hanging out with you at St Anthonys, and I remember you making me laugh back then. I saw your picture at some point right after 9/11 and my heart sank. I wish I had run into you downtown. I run into people all the time down there (I work on the corner of Liberty & Bwy.) People that I haven't seen in ages; people that I catch up with and become re-aquainted with. I truly truly wish I had run into you. I will always remember you as such a wonderful person. I will remember you well
JJ Allingham
January 14, 2002
Schroeder, You were one funny dude. You were the only guy that could make me crack up in the Dry cleaners!I'll never forget seeing you in O'Donohue's with the fake green teeth dressed up as Elvis on St. Patrick's day. I'll always think of you every time I walk by Hobson's.
Anne Stewart-Hill
January 14, 2002
I didn't know John. I just received a silver wristband today from the organization MercyBand. I had wanted to remember at least one person daily--it seemed impossible to remember all 3,000 on a personal level. I asked that the name be picked randomly, and they picked John Schroeder. Now I have John's name around my wrist. I hope my small act of wearing it every day does justice to the person John was.
Teresa Jahn
December 13, 2001
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
molly calvert
December 7, 2001
Schroeder- You were such a special person and so unforgettable... you always had me laughing, and i think you touched everyone in a unique way that you came in contact with. I will always remember your smile, your sense of humor and your loyalty to your friends that i witnessed on several occasions. you are missed terribly!!!
Becky Gaffney
December 7, 2001
Schroeder- you have no idea how happy you made me. Every time you walked into the room (unexpectedly), my eyes would light up - "It's going to be a fun night!"
I'll never forget the first time I met you. You were wearing your fake teeth, your glasses with the tape holding them together and your shirt buttoned all the way up to the top. The waitress actually asked us if you were bothering us!! Little did she know that underneath the costume, was a friend I will NEVER forget.
I miss you a lot!!!
ANTHONY TRIOLO
November 30, 2001
I STILL FIND MYSELF LOOKING FOR JOHN EVERY TIME I GO OUT IN HOBOKEN. I'LL NEVER FORGET THE NIGHT WE WERE PLAYING POOL AT ODDFELLOWS. HE AND I WERE ON THE SAME TEAM AND NOBODY COULD BEAT US. AT ONE POINT WE EVEN SANK THE 8 BALL ON THE BRAKE. I'M CONVINCED HE WAS THE GOOD LUCK CHARM THAT MADE IT HAPPEN THAT NIGHT.
Showing 1 - 100 of 100 results
Make a Donation
in John Schroeder's name
How to support John 's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Schroeder's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
Sponsored