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Michael E. Schaming
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Michael Schaming Obituary
Michael E. Schaming, 61, of Port Richey, FL, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA. on September 29, 1947 to Esther Schaming, Palm Harbor, FL and the late Edward Schaming. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, currently residing in Cranberry Township; son Michael Jr. (wife Heather), Plum Boro; daughter Dawn (Isaac) Thompkins, Aliquippa; grandchildren, Megan, Jakob, Alicia and Isaac; stepchildren Allan and Kimberly Gatto, Butler; sister, Susan, Dominica, Windward Islands; brothers John, Port Richey, Fl. and Edward, Tarpon Springs, Fl. After 34 years with Bell Telephone, AT & T and Lucent Technologies he retired in 1998 as a National Accounts Service Manager. Mike served in Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division, assigned to the Mobile Riverine Force, a specialized unit that joined forces with the U.S. Navy to protect the jungles, waterways, and canals in the Mekong Delta. He served with Bravo Company 3rd of the 60th, a very loyal and special group of men. Mike attended the reunions and we all saw the special bond that they had then and that bond continues today. Mike was proud of his Vietnam service and so very proud of the men he served with. Mike was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroism, Combat Infantryman's Badge, 2 Air Medals (Helicopter Assaults Missions) Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Vietnam Civil Actions, and the Cold War Medal. There will be a Memorial for family and friends on March 30, 2009 at 11:00AM, College Hill United Methodist Church, 3240 5th Ave, Beaver Falls, PA 15010, (724) 843-4190. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Vietnam Veterans of America, Beaver County Chapter 862, P. O. Box 483, Beaver, Pa. 15009. Local arrangements by WATERS FUNERAL HOME, Clairton, PA.
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Dawn (Schaming) Thompkins
September 19, 2009
I am Mike's daughter....Dawn, he and I were not really on speaking terms when he passed away, In any event the past 6 months have been extremely HARD for me BECAUSE we were not speaking at the time of his death. I have been thru all the woulda, coulda, shoulda's I dont know HOW MANY times since his passing but, all the what if's will not bring him back and it truely saddens me. I wish to God that I could have just ONE more day, ONE more hour, ONE more minute..but our tomorrows are not promised and the memories that I do have do not make me sad or regretful..they make me smile..everytime Michael (my brother) and I recall a "memory" I smile and that is all I have to take with me now. But it is plenty and I will see you again one day and then we WILL catch up I am MOST certain of that! I love you Dad and I will CHERISH ALL of my memories of you and with you FOREVER!
Bob Cain
April 6, 2009
To Mike's family,
I had the plesure of working with Mike at ATT. He was both a total professional and a wonderful and kind human being. His "can do/will do" attitude was complimented by his great sense of humor.
I have such great memories of him. My deepest sympathy and prayers go to his family.
Bob Cain
Miss You
April 4, 2009
Grayson and Sue Roulston
March 31, 2009
Dorothy and Family,
May God be with you and your family and bless you during this period of heartache, pain and mourning. Sue and I missed getting better acquainted with you and Mike at the 2006 reunion, at Branson. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Jim Parker
March 31, 2009
I, too ,served with Bravo Company 3/60. I was a combat medic. I missed a couple of reunions so didn't get to know Mike well. I pray that family and friends heal and know that we will all be together soon....doc parker
Tom Gardner
March 31, 2009
Dorothy and Family
Our sympathy and best wishes in dealing with your loss.
Tom and Kay Gardner
Torrington, Wyoming
Tom Gardner
Bravo Company
3/60th, 9th Inf Div
LEON EDMISTON
March 30, 2009
DOROTHY
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF LOSS
John Burvis
March 30, 2009
My wife, Betty, and I were very sad when we heard the news. Dorothy, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless all of you in this time of sorrow.
BILLIE TRITTHART
March 30, 2009
Billie Tritthart
3/60 9th
We wish comfort to all at this time.
BILLIE TRITTHART
March 30, 2009
Billie Tritthart
We wish comfort to all at this time.
Bill Wolffer
March 30, 2009
Dorothy & Family
Mike was a brave soldier and a great patriot. His memory will remain in all of our hearts until we see him again.
Richard Sobel
March 29, 2009
Sincere Condolences on the loss of Mike. He was far too young. I also served in B Company, 3rd of the 60th and have been to the last few reunions. He will be missed.
Pete Petersen
March 29, 2009
Mike we will miss you. Indeed, all of our thoughts are with you as you join the ranks of those members of B Company, 3rd Battalion, 60th Infantry who have already crossed the river.
May your wife Dorothy, as well as those members of your family and friends gain strength by having known you and by having observed your many unselfish and thoughtful acts.
Pistol Pete
Dan Middendorf
March 29, 2009
Dorothy and family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers as well as Mike during this most difficult time. I served with Mike in Bravo Co. 3/60 during one of the most difficult periods in the units history. We all can understand what Mike was dealing with as we have all been there. May God grant you His everlasting peace and assure you that Mike is in a better place and enjoying his greatest reunion.
Dan and Mary Middendorf
March 29, 2009
I'm sorry for your lose, He's going to be missed.
Philip Dieteman Co B 2nd plt 3/60
Edward Ziek
March 29, 2009
Mike's Family,
Mikey enriched all of our lives and made many of our lives possible. He lived the true spirit of 'Loyalty above all else except honor'. God will invite Mike to a special place alonside Him.
Don Morin
March 29, 2009
You Have Our Deepest Sympathy, May God Bless And Keep Him Safe.
Robert Stumpf
March 29, 2009
Dorothy,
I am so sorry for your loss, you have
my deepest sympathy.
Bob Stumpf
3/60th brother.
Kevin Hussey Sr
March 29, 2009
I did'nt know Mike but my condolences to you and the family.It is everyones loss when we lose Heroes who fought for this country.Try to remember this;
No One Dies,Till Their Me Memory Dies.
Bucky Buchanan
March 28, 2009
i am so sorry for your loss. Mike was a brother and a true friend. I will miss seeing him so much.
CARL FOLEY
March 28, 2009
DEEPEST SYMPATHY FROM THE FOLEY FAMILY AND A BROTHER FROM THE 3/60. GOD BLESS. SGT FOLEY ROXBORO, NC??????????????????????????????????
dan hendricks
March 28, 2009
i talked with mike at the '06 reunion in branson. he was in such a good mood, smiling all the while. i know he was glad to be reunited with his brothers, as we were glad to see him. my sympathies go out to dorothy and the family.
dan hendricks
March 28, 2009
i talked with mike at the '06 reunion at branson. he was in such a good mood, smiling all the while. i know he was glad to be reunited with his brothers, as we were glad to see him. my sympathies go out to dorothy and the family.
Tom Jansa
March 28, 2009
In today's world where the term hero is used for almost anything, Michael was a true hero. We will miss him.
Tom Jansa
Bravo 3/60 1968
Bob Nichols
March 28, 2009
Dear Mrs. Shaming,
Mike and I were brothers in combat, and brothers in peace. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family during these trying times. Mike will was loved and will be missed by us all. May God Bless him, and may God Bless his entire family.
Linda Stefano
March 28, 2009
To the Schaming Family, you have my deepest sympathy. I worked with Mike at AT&T for many years. He was a great person and friend and will be sadly missed.
Mike 1969
John Sperry
March 28, 2009
Photo of Mike in 1969, iof he knew he hair was out of place he would have not allowed the picture to be taken. We all share in your loss.
John Sperry B-3-60 9th Inf. Div.
Garry & Shirley Jarrett
March 28, 2009
With deepest sympathy. I am proud to have served with Mike and B Co 3/60.
LARRY REED
March 28, 2009
MIKE WILL TRULY BE MISSED BY EVERYON FROM BRAVO COMPANY. IT IS TRULY SAD WHEN WE LOSE A BROTHER IN ARMS THEN AND NOW.
Frog, Reed, Eaton, Mike, Ortiz (2nd Plt.)
Ed Eaton
March 28, 2009
With deepest sympathy:
We are going to miss his smiling face at the reunions. A brother in arms not to be forgotten!
Ed Eaton 2nd Plt. B Co. 3/60th
Charles Howe
March 28, 2009
It never gets any easier to lose one of our comrads from B Company. My deepest sympathy to Mike's family and friends.
Dan Anders
March 28, 2009
Dorothy and family,
I am very sad to read about Mike. He will be missed by all of us. God bless you and keep you.
Dan
Bob and Cindy Mathias
March 28, 2009
Dorothy,
We are sorry to hear about Mike. You and your family have our deepest sympathy.
Bob and Cindy Mathias
Bravo Co.
TERY BALFE
March 28, 2009
GOD BLESS YOU MICHAEL, ITS MEN LIKE YOU THAT MAKE THIS COUNTRY SO GREAT, THANK YOU BROTHER
Guy P Moore
March 28, 2009
I am very sorry for your loss. I also served with Bravo Company 3/60 in Vietnam. There is no brother like a Combat brother,and it sadens me deeply to know that Mike is no longer with us. He will be missed by all of us brothers that served in Bravo Company. We all have a very special bond.
monti montillo
March 28, 2009
Mike was a Warrior - I'll miss him.
My deepest sympathy,
A R "Monti" Montillo
Bravo Co 3/60
Dan Broucek
March 28, 2009
To Mike's family I send my deepest and most heartfelt condolences.
I served with Mike in Vietnam and remember his easy and mischievous smile and also his seriousness of purpose. My clearest mental picture of Mike is him walking through the paddies with his M-60 resting on his shoulder. He was a great comrade-in-arms and I will truly never forget him. It is likely that many of us are alive today because of his service to our country and to his efforts to protect the men in our unit. I am proud of Mike and of the life that he led, and count it a privilege to have known him. Peace, Mike -- I will see you again.
Ron & Carole Love
March 28, 2009
Dorothy and Family,
Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ron and Carole Love
Lori Love
March 28, 2009
Dorothy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mike will be deeply missed. You and your family have my sympathy.
Lori Love
Mike and some of his Bravo Company buddies.
JOHN SPERRY
March 28, 2009
ALL OF US FROM BRAVO COMPANY WILL MISS MIKE, MAY HE FIND PEACE AND WE WILL SEE HIM LATER.
JOHN SPERRY
Kimberly Gatto
March 28, 2009
Mike was my step-father and always treated me like I was his own child. He taught me many things growing up that will stick with me my entire life. I have so many good memories with him and will always cherish them. I love you, Mikey and I hope you know how blessed all of us were to have you in our lives.
Heather Banyay
March 27, 2009
I will always call him Mikey no hair and will miss him dearly. I am very sorry to have not seem you guys in such a long time and my condolences go out to the entire family.
Tim and Karen Brackett
March 26, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss--Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Linda Adams
March 26, 2009
Deepest condolences to all family and friends. Mike was my boyfriend's brother (Edward Schaming)
His physical presence is sorely missed but his spirit will always remain for those who loved and cared about him.
Peace be with you Mike.
Donna Berrish
March 26, 2009
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this trying time.
Donna & Rick Berrish
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