James Joseph Schmidt

1939 - 2021

James Joseph Schmidt "Jim" passed away at home on July 5th, 2021. He was born at home in Farmingdale, NY on June 17, 1939, to parents Charles & Catherine Schmidt. He grew up with his brother Charles "Mickey", playing baseball and picking up a trombone. In high school under the direction of Marshall Brown he performed on the Today Show, at the Newport Jazz Festival and at the World's Fair in Brussels, Belgium.

Jim graduated from the Manhattan School of Music. Musical career included playing with the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Warren Covington, Buddy Morrow, Sal Salvador, the Tommy Dorsey band & 2 years in the U.S.Army Band playing troop graduations, sendoffs & returns. Lastly playing at the Tropicana hotel in 1968.

Carrying on in the Schmidt family tradition he went into the hardware business at Corbs Home Center. There he met Andrea "Andi", married, and started a family. He worked in various retail management positions until he retired.

Jim, a quiet, yet clever man, always had a quick-witted response to make you laugh. His lifelong interests included sports, traveling, and watching old war movies. He spent his retirement reading, doing crossword puzzles, and listening to jazz music. He loved dogs, Snoopy, his nightly ice cream and being "G-Paw" to Kiana, Trevor & Mallory.

Jim is survived by his loving wife Andi of forty years; son Joseph married to Larissa as well as three beautiful grandchildren.

At his request, no public service will be held. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Cancer Society. No services scheduled.