Christine DiMaggio Schild

1936 - 2020

Christine DiMaggio Schild passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 peacefully at her home in the care of her loving family at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Carlheinz Schild, on October 6, 2012. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Terrie Lynn Underwood Tarrant (Tim Tarrant), and her son, Michael Heinz Schild (Sheryl Martin-Schild). Christine will be greatly missed by her grandchildren: Aaron Lambert (Erika Lambert), Summer Underwood, Christina Freitas (Alan Freitas), Jasmin Underwood, Corinne Schild, and Eloise Schild; and her great-grandchildren: Abigal Sanders. Grace Underwood, Adeline Underwood, Aryn Freitas, Leo Freitas, and Brock Freitas. Christine is also survived by her brother, Pete DiMaggio; her sister-in-law, Hannie Buffa; and many nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. Christine was born in Tickfaw, Louisiana on Palm Sunday, April 5, 1936, as the youngest of 10 children to the late Frank and Josephine DiMaggio. Christine was a loving wife and devoted mother. She will be forever missed and eternally loved by everyone she leaves behind. Her favorite song was "You Are My Sunshine," and she sang it beautifully. She crocheted quilts for family and friends and passed this talent down to her granddaughters and nieces. "Please don't be sad, cause now I am cancer free. I can hear all the angels ringing that bell for me. I am home." A celebration of her life will be held for family and friends at the family residence in late spring. Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesmetairie.com.