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John A. Schmidlin

John Schmidlin Obituary

SCHMIDLIN John A. Schmidlin, age 89, of Bridgeport, died on Thursday, January 26, 2006 at St. Joseph Manor. Born in Bridgeport, on April 21, 1916, he was a son of the late Albert and Mabel Breene Schmidlin and a lifelong city resident. A U.S. Army veteran, he served with the 82nd Airborne Division in World War II. He was a firefighter with the city of Bridgeport for 47 years, retiring as the fire chief. Mr. Schmidlin was a member of B.A.R.F. and the Holy Name Society at St. Patrick Church. He was predeceased by his wife, Ann Marie Santossio Schmidlin; and three sisters, Mildred Redman, Ellen Aubin and Catherine Collimore. Survivors include a son, Gary Schmidlin and his wife, Sandra, of Shelton; two daughters, Cynthia Schmidlin of Leesburg, Va. and Sheri Turechek and her husband, David, of Shelton; a brother, Harold Schmidlin of Bridgeport, Ind; three grandchildren, Luke, Bonnie and Zachary whom he truly enjoyed spending time with; as well as many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will take place on Monday, January 30, 2006 at 9 a.m. from the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Road, Trumbull and at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, Bridgeport for a Mass of Christian Burial. Entombment with military honors will follow in the Garden Mausoleum of St. Michael Cemetery, Stratford. Friends may call on Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Manor, 6448 Main Street, Trumbull. To light a virtual candle, visit us at www.abriola.com.

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Published by Connecticut Post from Jan. 28 to Jan. 29, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John Schmidlin

17 Entries

harold byrnes

February 3, 2006

I have known John since 1947,when we worked together at Engine and Truck #6, Bridgeport Fire Dept. He was then the driver of truck #6 and I was on engine#6. We were close friends all the while. John was a great fireman and a great chief.

January 30, 2006

Sorry to hear of your loss.

Ed & Courtney

Brookfield High School

Janice Cooper Maronich & Family

January 30, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Sherry & her lovely family, Cynthia & Gary-So sorry about the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. May the memories that you have carry you through the sorrow you will expierence. Our prayers are with you at this time.

Darlene (Sember) Garceau

January 30, 2006

Cindy/Sheri: My deepest sympathy to you and to your family.

Alice Greenberg-Dizenzo

January 29, 2006

Dear Sheri and Family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. My deepest sympathy to you, know my prayers are with you all. Alice Greenberg-Dizenzo

Karen (Duquette) Albert

January 29, 2006

Very sorry to hear about your father's passing. I pray your many warm and fun memories will help you through this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

Lou & Babe DeFeo

January 29, 2006

Dear Gary,

I'm sorry to hear about your dad.

I thought about him all day,I thought about the days when I ran

into him in Bpt.when he walked 3 miles a day. I'm proud to say he is my uncle and was chief of the fire dept and his dad was a chief too. Our prayers are with you

Lou & Babe DeFeo New Smyrna Beach,FL.

MICHELE (DE FEO) LEININGER

January 29, 2006

I'M SORRY FOR THE LOST OF YOUR DAD, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE MICHELE DE FEO LEININGER AND FAMILY

Diane (Mauritz) Peal

January 28, 2006

Gary and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Diane, Allison & Kristie.

Eileen Greenberg-Fruithandler

January 28, 2006

Dear Sheri, Dave, Cynthia, Gary and family: We send our deepest condolences and respect for your Dad, and Grandpa. My fondest memories of Bridgeport will always be of him and Mrs. Schmidlin and your wonderful families. You're in our prayers, Love, Eileen and family

Rosellen (Santossio) Brown

January 28, 2006

Dear Sherry/Cynthia/Gary & Family:

Your dad was a dear uncle to me. Words that come to mind: kind, considerate, gentle, and respectful to name a few. His demeanor shines in his children as well. I send my sincere condolensces to all of you at this very difficult time. My prayers are with you.

Donna and Larry Palaia

January 28, 2006

Dear Gary and family,

It is with deep sadness and fond memories of both your mom and dad that we add our codolences to the many.Your father was a wonderful man. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

As always,

Donna and Larry

Richard Mathews

January 28, 2006

I am very sad for your loss. I worked with John for many years on the Fire Department. He was a good person and a good Firefighter. He will be missed by many.

Theresa Bogan

January 28, 2006

Dear Gary,Sandy,Cindy,Sheri, Dave and children: Our deepest condolences to all of you at your dad's passing. He was a great man and very handsome, too. That's what our mom ALWAYS said. His warm eyes were one of his many trademarks. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Hold onto all the memories, 'cuz you will naturally 'smile'. He's now back home with the woman he so loved! Love, Theresa & family

Mark Wentovich (BFD ret)

January 28, 2006

Through good and bad, he was always there for his men.

Robert Maggi

January 28, 2006

My condolences to the family.Sorry to read about the lost of Chief schmidlin.Our paths crossed over the years many times. I was a neighbor many years ago when growing up on Wells St. We both served the City of Bpt. I was a Police officer and did traffic control at many fires that we were assigned to.

Antoinette Voll

January 28, 2006

Sheri and family,

Your dad was a remarkable person. His humbleness, hard work ethic, and words of wisdom will remain with me and my family always. What a kind and gentle man. There aren't enough words to express how sad we are feeling. Our prayers are with you during this time.

With Love

Antoinette, Joe, Mom and girls

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