RAYMOND P. SCHMIDT

I am Ray's junior by seven years. We connected via his cousin Rich of Brook Park. Turns out we had a lot in common. My elder brother was in Ray's class at St. Ed's, and my son likewise was in the same class as his son. We actually spent a "crazy" weekend together along with a gang of others in Chautauqua NY.. Glad Ray was there. His cousin and those others were making fun of the music that I brought ( remember CDs ? ). Rich looked at one CD and sardonically read the cover " FLYING...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I grew up in the neighborhood and spent many days playing baseball in the field behind the shopping center. Ray was a groomsman in our wedding.

I am out of town on both Monday and Tuesday and will not be able to attend the services. Ray will be in my prayers

Joe