Edward F. Schwarz

Papa,

Thank you for everything you have given to me…to all of us. We miss you so much already. I will always cherish the memories that we created together. From consistently forgetting to remove your keys from your pockets before diving into the pool to knocking on every door in the greater Poughkeepsie area asking “Do you know Ray Schwarz?”, you are one of a kind and will never be replaced.

Not a Christmas Eve, Father’s Day or Easter will go by where I won’t think...

Dad,I miss our nightly calls and still reach for the phone to call you. You will always be in my heart and I will never forget the things you have taught me. I love you.

We all miss you so much Papa, thank you for giving us each so much love. Your heart, humor, strength and smile will live on in all of us. We were so very blessed to have you for this long, and continue to be blessed in the strength of our family.

In my heart of hearts, I hope you know how much you mean to all of us. I love you.

OUR DAD

OKAY - I’M NOT GOING TO BEAT AROUND THE BUSH HERE-IF YOU’RE HERE TODAY YOU KNEW MY DAD AND IF YOU KNEW HIM, THEN YOU KNOW THAT MY DAD WAS A PIP. NOW IN HIS CASE, PIP STOOD FOR PAPA IN PROGRESS BECAUSE BY THE TIME THE GRANDCHILDREN CAME ALONG-THIS VERY TOUGH MAN WAS A MUSH. AND BELIEVE ME, HE STARTED OUT AS A VERY TOUGH MAN. HE WAS BORN AND RAISED IN A TOUGH PART OF BROOKLYN, SERVED HIS TIME IN A TOUGH WORLD WAR, AND HAD A FATHER WHO WAS THE TOUGHEST MAN HE EVER KNEW. ...

Dad be at peace
May you rest in Gods care
I will love you always
Love Feddie

Thoughts from Patti Paradise
August 12, 2010

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Dear Aunt Lucy, Eddie, Freddie, Ray, Joey,and Gerard. Daughters-in-Law and grandchildren: May you all be thankful for such a wonderful,caring father and father-in-law. I will always remember my Uncle Sonny/My Godfather! God Bless Your Families Now and in the Days to Come Rest In Peace -Godfather. Patti

Dad, I will always miss your excitment when we came to visit you in Florida. You were like a child with a new toy. You and Mom standing on your linai watching for us to arrive, and your sadness when we left. I will always cherish those memories. I miss you and love you.

Love, Maureen