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Joseph Schimmelpfennig Obituary
Brooklyn - Joseph H. Schimmelpfennig, 75, of Brooklyn died peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Matulaitis Nursing Facility in Putnam. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathleen (Baril) Schimmelpfennig and a son Geoffrey (Elizabeth) and three grandchildren, Carli, Adam and Alexa Schimmelpfennig. He is also survived by his brothers, Albert J. (Carol) Schimmelpfennig, John (Wanda) Schimmelpfennig, sister-in-law Arlene Baril and several nieces.
Joe was born in McAlister, OK on January 26, 1944 to the late Albert and Laura (Dudark) Schimmelpfennig. He spent his childhood in the village of Wauregan and graduated from Plainfield High School in 1961 and Ellis Technical School in 1962. After graduating, Joe joined the United States Air Force for four years spending his final year in Vietnam and Thailand. On his return, he worked many years in the tool and die/machinist field, his last position at Fiberoptics Technology in Pomfret, CT.
The family would like to thank the staff at Matulaitis Nursing Facility for the excellent care given to Joe over the past eight months.
As per Joe's request, there are no services and burial will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of cards and flowers anyone wishing to pay their respects are encouraged to make a donation to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Connecticut at 320 Pomfret St., Putnam, CT 06260 in his memory. tillinghastfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Schimmelpfennig
Kathy Demers
December 15, 2019
Dear Kathy,
So sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of our Caregiver Support Group members.
Neil & Marlene Cook
December 11, 2019
Kathy and Family,
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY
Jackie (Coffey) Bissonnette
December 11, 2019
Kathyso sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We worked together at Rogers during the sixties. You were pregnant with Geof and I would pick you up for work when you lived at the top of the hill in Central Village. So many years ago. Take care of yourself. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Brandie Schimmelpfennig
December 11, 2019
Aunt Kathy and Geoff, so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe's passing. Sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Jeaneen Cloutier
December 11, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Prayers are coming your way. God bless
Eva Bissonnette
December 11, 2019
Kathy and family, my sympathies for the loss of Joe. He is with God and the angels now. Eva Jacobs Bissonnette.
alice oberdorf
December 10, 2019
so sorry for your loss Kathy.
May God watch over you and the family.
alice oberdorf
December 10, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
December 10, 2019
Aunt Kathy, Geoff & Family,
My heart goes out to all of you at this difficult time. I will always remember the good times I had at your house in Plainfield where Geoff & I would sometimes get into mischief (especially around the Holidays). The Holidays can be tough but try to look back and remember the good times you shared. You're in my prayers.
Love,
Lynne
Ron and MJ Lussier
December 10, 2019
Kathy, So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We will always remember the good times at the drags. It was years ago but it seems like it was only yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Ron and MJ
December 10, 2019
Kathy, so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We will always remember the good times at the drags so many years ago but seems like it was only yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Ron and MJ
December 10, 2019
Dear Kathy,
Our family has known the Schimmelpfenning Family ever since we moved to the farm in Central Village in 1952. The whole family was wonderful and welcoming to us. We send our deepest condolences to you and your children as well as to the rest of family and hope that Joe's memory will always be a blessing to everyone.
Rosa Drobiarz Goldblatt
Lynne Gravell
December 10, 2019
Geoff and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. He will always be in your heart.
Lynne Gravell
Sue Landon
December 10, 2019
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
James Schroth
December 10, 2019
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Charles Frappier
December 9, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Kathy and family! Joe was a very positive influence on me back in the days of Swift Screw at Loos &Co. Trips to the gun range or to the track with Albert or maybe just a Friday nightly the Ridge to unwind. All days the will never be repeated but are ingrained in my memories. He was a hell of a guy and I shall miss him dearly.
Liz (Bernier)Whitcomb
December 9, 2019
Dearest Kathy,family and friends of Joe,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. May Joe rest in peace in the arms of the Lord. May you all soon find solace in your many wonderful memories of a terrific guy. It was my good fortune to meet and work with Joe at Loos & Co. We always talked about our families and cars. He was very proud of both. I'll always remember the rides in the road runner! He truly was "Joe Cool"!
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