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for THOMAS SCHMITT
Dean Vogel
February 21, 2025
I can't believe I am writing this almost 11 years after Fr. Tom's passing. I didn't know he passed as I had lost touch with him. He use to meet with me in the rectory on occasional weekends and we would have in depth discussions about life and the bible.
Mostly he would listen to me talk about my lack of clarity and purpose in life. He truly helped me and provided great comfort. So much so that I thought about him often, remembering our discussions and how much they meant to me. A priest at St. Thomas years ago gave contact information to reach him and for one reason or another I never did.
Now I am here learning of his passing so many years ago. I feel regret not reaching out to him to just reconnect and say thank you for the time he gave me and how meaningful it was and continues to be.
That alone is a measure of what a devoted man of GOD he was. He was a good man and I will always be grateful to him for the time and wisdom he gave me. RIP Fr. Tom
Michael D.
January 10, 2023
Father Schmitt married my wife and I in 1994. Thoughts and prayers to him and his family.
August 12, 2020
Remembering Fr. Tom on the anniversary of his birth into eternal life.
Fr. Tom Schmitt, pray for us!
Fr. Chuck Ruoff
St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish
Port Charlotte, FL
Tom Schmitt
September 1, 2014
Sitting in a mall in Omaha waiting for my wife, I Googled my name to see what would come up. I thought perhaps I shared my name with a movie star or famous sports personality. Instead I discover I shared witha saint! God bless your Fr. Tom, his family and his friends. His story made be proud to be a Catholic and to share a name with such a caring and loving person. I was unexpectedly bless today while sitting in the food court of a shopping mall thanks to a wonderful priest named Tom Schmitt.
Edward and June Burgess
August 25, 2014
We will pray for the soul of Fr. Tom and his family. He baptized our grandson.
Kevin Galie'
August 25, 2014
Fr. Tom was such a source of peace, humility, friendship, and good counsel - we will dearly miss him and pray for him always -
August 23, 2014
Rest assured of prayers and thoughts for Fr. Schmitt and his family. I hear of what a remarkably gifted and holy priest and mentor he was to everyone and those journeying to the priesthood. Thank you, thank you for your many years of loving service to Holy Mother Church. Agnes Ruoff--Mother of Seminarian Chuck Ruoff--Pope Saint John XXIII National Catholic Seminary
Chuck Ruoff & Mom, Agnes--Fr. Schmitt: Rest in Peace. You are home now with your Creator and Master who you served to the max. Pray for us, please!
Agnes Ruoff
August 22, 2014
Cardinal O'Malley & Chuck Ruoff
August 22, 2014
Met many holy and intellectually spiritual priests, however Fr. Thomas Schmitt was the creme of the crop. His formation mentoring and inspirational discussions and homilies for us in the Seminary were profound indeed. His care, particularly for those in difficulty, was unmatched. I remember being sick in a Boston hospital and Fr. Schmitt joined Fr. Palardy (Rector) for a lengthy visitation. I'll always remember his kind words to all, "every soul is a child of God." We Seminarians could go to Fr. Schmitt for anything & everything. He was avid in the sports area and his enthusiasm, knowledge (and football arm & soccer leg/foot)amazed us all. It's highly improbable his shoes will ever be filled. His much too early demise he accepted with tremendous dignity and fervent prayer. He will be sorely, sorely missed. Rest in God's peace and favor, Fr. Schmitt!
Chuck Ruoff--Diocese of Venice, FL
3rd Yr Theology; Pope St. John XXIII National Catholic Seminary
Eduardo Ortiz-Santiago
August 22, 2014
Fr. Tom was always an inspiration to me. He was humble and compassionate, great homilist, a great holy priest. --Fr. Eduardo Ortiz-Santiago (St. Thomas, V.I.)
Cardinal O'Malley & Chuck Ruoff
Chuck Ruoff
August 22, 2014
I've met many holy & intellectual priests in my life, however Fr. Schmitt has to be tops. His homilies always were inspiring to us men in the Seminary. Even remember Father & Father Palardy (Rector) making a lengthy visit to the hospital up in Boston to provide comfort & prayer for me during a brief visit due to illness. His shoes will be improbable to fill regarding the formation of men for the priesthood. He always made sure to relay to people, particularly in time of difficulty, that "we are all children of God." Great man of the cloth--he will be sorely, sorely missed! He dealt w/ his demise w/ ultimate dignity. We're all going to miss a great friend and spiritual mentor. Pray for us, Fr. Schmitt.
Chuck Ruoff --Diocese of Venice, FL
3rd year Theology--Pope St. John XXIII National Catholic Seminary
August 22, 2014
Our hearts go out to the Schmitt family for the loss of Fr. Tom.
We were honored to have known him even if it was for a short time. While his brother Paul and sister-in-law Sue were in China, with out fail, Fr. Tom would come to our house every Thursday evening to pick up their weeks mail. Such a terrible loss and so soon.
May the love ov your family and friends help you through this difficult time. With all our love, the Constantino Family
Doreen (Wagenknecht) Dix
August 21, 2014
Father Tom was an amazing man and priest. I first met him many years ago. He will be sadly missed by all who were blessed to have known him.
August 21, 2014
He was one of the nicest priests at St Thomas. He was such a nice priest and a great conversationalist. He always made me feel good about myself.
Michaela Jordan Dias
August 20, 2014
Wilhelmina Ostrowski
August 20, 2014
You were the priest's priest. A true role model for all of us. Your spirituality and caring love has moved so many of us at Christ the King. We will miss you! May you rest in arms of our Dear Lord!
Fr. Tom enjoying a cold one
Rev. Andrew Morkunas
August 20, 2014
Praying with seminarians in 2008
Rev. Andrew Morkunas
August 20, 2014
Jane Seaver
August 20, 2014
Fr. Tom was a wonderful priest and a truly good man. He taught our children in the St. Thomas children's prayer group,how to pray and always made time after to play kickball with the children. He blessed our home, prayed the Novena to the Holy Spirit with us and truly made an influence on our lives. I always felt good about having him involved in the training of our priests. Rest in peace Fr. Tom. We miss you.
paul miarecki
August 19, 2014
father schmitt was a great man and I looked forward to his sermons and stories about his family and growing up, and a little red sox, somtimes a little long as he mentioned at christ the king. there must be a shortage of priests in heaven as there is here and he was needed
Father Francis Dionne
August 19, 2014
Prayers and condolences to the family and friends of this devoted priest. A sadness is felt for my brother priest "Tom" as he was taken away before he reaped the rewards of his life here on earth. A former Indian Orchard resident I am aware of the loss that is being felt at Christ the King parish in Ludlow. A Mass will be offered for the repose of his soul.
Matt Tibbitts
August 19, 2014
Rev. Thomas F. Schmitt always in our minds and in our hearts.
August 19, 2014
When I left Pope St. John XXIII seminary, and was preparing to be ordained, one of the boxes of personal belongings that I shipped arrived all taped up. It had broken open in transit, who knows where, and everything spilled out. Out of all of the contents only one item was recovered and made it home. It was the Logbook which Fr. Schmitt had made us keep over the course of his third year class on "The Priesthood." I took some care over the recording of this logbook, and it's a connection to Father which I'll always keep and treasure.
I've said Mass for the repose of his holy, priestly, soul, in the Tridentine form of the rite. I thought how good his name sounded, inserted in the ancient latin prayers. I will always pray for Fr. Tom, for he went to meet Jesus, the high priest, well prepared, and certainly to receive the crown in store for him!
Rev. Fr. John Matthew Fewel, St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands
Ed & Marilyn Haryasz
August 19, 2014
As parishioners of Christ the King Church in Ludlow we were privileged to have known Fr. Tom as he assisted our Pastor on weekends for many years. We will remember Fr. Tom for his beautiful homilies. Often he would share stories of his family and growing up with his many brothers and his sister. Fr. Tom was a holy priest and a wonderful man. We have been blessed by his presence here and will miss him. Fr. Tom, may you now rest in eternal peace.
Gabrielle Dufresne
August 19, 2014
On the doorstep for his first assignment he arrived in 1991 to St. Thomas. On the bus he did go to Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH in July 1992 with 41 youth and chaperone to attend the high school conference. Thanks for your yes Father Tom. The 14 hour journey home was awesome.
Fr.Peter DeFazio
August 19, 2014
As a newly ordained Priest, hardly one day has gone by that I haven't been reminded about what Fr. Tom taught about a Priest's intentionality, especially during the Mass. Sacramental theology, the Eucharist, the Priesthood...so much of what I am now living out every day has been influenced by Fr. Tom Schmitt. I hope his family and friends are consoled by the extensive positive reach this holy man of God had, and the realization that Tom is now en route to the Church Triumphant, if he is not already there with Our Lord, Our Lady, and all the Saints.
August 19, 2014
A bit of Jesus went with you, Tom. Thanks for preaching the Gospel with your life.
Fr. Richard Trezza, O.F.M. '87
Al DiLascia
August 19, 2014
A truly GREAT and Holy Priest, and a great guy. All that knew him not only liked him, but loved him. He did a tremendous job of helping out at Christ the King Church in Ludlow, in addition to his seminary work. He was VERY popular. Friends that visited me every year used to talk highly of his homilies...always clear, meaningful, holy, and inspirational. We all will miss him early. The Lord has better plans for him.
Gerard Matthews
August 19, 2014
A man of great faith with a kind and gentle touch, that is how I will remember Father Schmitt.
August 19, 2014
I first met Fr.Schmitt when I worked at the West Spfld/Agawam Open Pantry he was a Wonderful Inspiration for the people. He will be missed, Thoughts and Prayers for his Family. Rose and Mike Desrosiers
Judy Cote
August 19, 2014
Father Schmitt was our pastor at St. Thomas Church when my children attended school there. We loved him so much that when my grandson was born, we waited to have him baptised when it was Father Schmitt' s assigned month. When he used to return to the parish from Rome on occasions, the outpouring of affection for him was amazing.he knew and remembered everyone's name.A priest's priest. May you continue your teachings in Heaven.
Robert Leong
August 18, 2014
What a great lost to the seminary and to all of us who know him. I am very thankful to him for his always pleasant and pastoral personality. We miss you but know that we will meet again one day. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord and let your perpetual light shine unto him. May his soul rest in peace.
August 18, 2014
Fr. Schmitt was a great priest. With great sadness I heard of his passing to the Lord but know that he now rests in eternal peace. He was truly an excellent role model and inspiration to us all at the seminary.
Fr. Carmen Buono, "07.
Fred & Kathy Nowak
August 18, 2014
We have lost one of God's treasure's May he rest in piece with his Lord by his side.
MaryEllen Barker
August 18, 2014
Father Tom was a god-send to our family at St. Thomas when my late husband Alan was diagnosed with cancer, and our four young children were greatly affected. May he rest peacefully in his Father's arms, and cheer the Red Sox from Heaven above.
A bit of Jesus goes with you, Tom. Many thanks for preaching the Gospel with your life.
Fr. Richard Trezza, O.F.M.
August 18, 2014
Fr. Mike Salah
August 18, 2014
Fr. Tom, you were a great Classmate and a friend, always praying, studying, and laughing. I enjoyed our outings in your canoe and playing Ping-pong. I will miss you.
May God Grant you eternal rest,
your friend,
Fr. Mike Salah 301-946-3636
will pray for you
Fr. Michael Salah
August 18, 2014
Fr. Donald Guglielmi
August 18, 2014
I was shocked to hear of Fr. Tom's passing. We studied together in Rome, and I always admired his deep faith in Christ, his love for the Church, and his keen intellect. We traveled together to various Catholic shrines in Italy. It was a privilege knowing him. May God grant him eternal rest.
Barbara Darling
August 18, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your son, brother and priest. My Father passed away from esophageal cancer and lung cancer in 2009. Fr. Thomas is at peace now. But, he left this earth so young. Cancer is a horrible disease. I wish people didn't have to suffer with the disease. Keep Fr. Thomas' memories alive. God Bless Fr. Thomas and his family.
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