Naples, Florida
1933 - 2021
One of America's sailing heroes, James M. "Ding" Schoonmaker, II, 87, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2021, at his home in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Treecie, by his side. Ding was born on June 10, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA, and is survived by his wife, his stepson Julian Gage of...
Read MoreHello, I'm so sorry to hear of James passing. I did not know him personally but my husband's grandfather was the family's landscaper. I heard many stories of your family and from the street in Watch hill, the home is beautiful. Sincerely, Dina Rose
Dina Rose
August 21, 2024 | Other
Ding Schoonmaker was one of the of the finest gentleman I ever met ; his contribution to sailing is monumental, and he will be missed by many for his outstanding accomplishments in many fields.
Darryl F.
February 06, 2021 | Friend
