Paul Schroeder

Paul 'Pete' Schroeder TRENTON Paul "Pete" Schroeder, a life-long resident of Trenton and career policeman, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019. He was widely known in Hamilton as "Officer Friendly." He was a graduate of Trenton Catholic High School (1960) and Temple Technical Institute (1962). He started his police career as a patrolman in the City of Trenton in 1968 and transferred to the Hamilton Township Police Department in 1969. He established the 'Officer Friendly" program in Hamilton Township in 1976 while a patrolman for the department. In 1989, he was promoted to detective and then Sergeant in 1990. He continued to be involved in the Officer Friendly program and was also involved in D.A.R.E., bike and foot patrol, School Safety program and the Safety-Town program, Officer Nick program and Police Athletic League. He had extensive civic involvement in the community. He served as Executive Director of PAL (1976) and as a member of the Board of Directors for several years. He was vice chairman and board member for the Hamilton Neighborhood Center (1984-1990) and served on the Hamilton Township Municipal Alliance Committee. He has received numerous professional awards including Citation for Meritorious Service, Policeman of the Year, Kiwanis International, Vocation Service and Rotary International and many others. He retired from the police force in 1993. He served as Councilman of Hamilton from 1994-2001 under the leadership of Mayor Rafferty. He loved surf fishing and playing quoit's and was a member of the Hamilton Elks. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Phyllis Murfit Schroeder; sons, Peter John and his wife, Lori; Patrick and his companion, Janet; daughter-in-law, Cathy Jo; sister, Dorothy Schroeder Tramontana: six grandchildren: Kelly, Kaitlyn, Meredith, Kiersten, Peter John Jr., and Kaylee. He was also blessed to have many beloved friends. He was predeceased by his son, Paul Joseph and several brothers and sisters. It is with a heavy heart, yet great joy and pride for a life well lived that we will hold calling hours on Sunday, April 28, 2019, from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Monday, April 29, 2019, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave., Hamilton (www.KingstonandKemp.com). A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a committal service at Greenwood Cemetery. Cremation and inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery, Hamilton will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hamilton PAL Safety Town, P.O. Box 3081, Hamilton, NJ 08619. Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home 260 White Horse Ave. Hamilton, NJ 08610 (609) 585-7321