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Frank Schimizzi Obituary
July 29, 1928 - Apr. 4, 2016
MISHAWAKA - Frank J. Schimizzi, 87, of Mishawaka, died Monday, April 4, 2016, at St. Joseph Medical Center. The Mishawaka native was born July 29, 1928, to Natale & Teresa (Garreffa) Schimizzi. Frank attended Mishawaka High School and then served his country in the US Army during the Korean War. On October 10, 1953, Frank married Theresa (Polito) Schimizzi, who preceded him in death on August 31, 2007, after 53 years of marriage. He retired from farming and also drove a school bus for PHM School District for 43 years. Frank's love for farming evolved into a passion for gardening; he also enjoyed hunting & fishing, playing golf, and was an avid football fan. He was devoted to his family & friends, was a member of Northway Church of Christ, Maria SS Diloreto and the VFW Post #360. In addition to his parents and his wife, Frank was also preceded in death by his daughter, Terri Redman, and his brother, Dominic Schimizzi. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Ellen (Steven) Rydberg of Orland Park IL; his son, Ned Schimizzi of Mishawaka; grandchildren, Nicole Schimizzi of Michigan City and Elizabeth (Dustin) Johnson of Trail Creek; great-grandchildren, Lillian Schimizzi, Londyn Johnson; and several cousins, including Ned V. Schimizzi of Mishawaka. Funeral services 2:00 Friday, April 8, 2016, at Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Hwy., where friends may call one hour prior to services. Calling also 2-5 & 6-8 pm Thursday in the funeral home. Burial at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens with military honors. The family's preferred memorial is the Funeral Honor Guard at VFW Post #360, 1307 E. Jefferson Blvd., Mishawaka IN 46545. To leave a remembrance of Frank or to offer condolences to his family, please visit us at www.chapelhillmemorial.com.
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Noell Woodruff Giudice
April 11, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the family. He was my bus driver over 30 years ago and I often thought of him over the years. I remembered how he laughed with us and always had a smile.
Brad Champion
April 7, 2016
The world will be a lesser place without Frank in it. I had some great times hunting and Fishing (in Canada) with him. He was one of the kindest, sweetest and Honest men I have ever had the pleasure to know. Ned, we will keep you and your family in our prayers. R.I.P. Frank
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Deana Rodman
April 7, 2016
I loved riding the bus with Mr Schimizzi. He was a great man. My mom always said his bus was so loud you could hear it way before you could see. Oh the memories of riding the bus. My condolences to his family.
Steve Tadevich
April 7, 2016
Everyone needs to know what an awesome, caring, amazing man Frank was. Frank was our bus driver through middle school and high school. All my brothers and sisters and me were blessed by him. Joyce, Julie, Bill, Bob and I all still talk of Frank fondly on a regular basis. I've seen Frank around Granger a few times in the last few years and he even claimed his watch was the one I gave him for Christmas back in high school 25 years ago!!! He was probably being nice but he remembered that ALL these years later. Frank took great care of all of us kids riding his bus! He made riding to and from school better because he was a great guy. I haven't see him a lot since high school but enough to know that continued to make the world was a better place with him in it! Thanks Frank!
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Teri Horvath
April 7, 2016
Frank...you were my bus driver when I first started at Harris Consolidated...you made it easier for me to face 1st grade...You not only were my bus driver, but you were a friend. Surrounding your family with much love and prayers. R.I.H. Frank
Brian Eaglebarger
April 6, 2016
Thoughts and Prayers to the Schimizzi Family. Mr. Schimizzi Was my Bus Driver until I went to Penn. HS. Friendly, Happy and Cared about the Kids on His Bus. He will be missed.
Donna Minix Humes
April 6, 2016
My sincere condolences to the Schimizzi family on their loss. Mr. Schimizzi was my bus driver during my younger years as a student at Harris and Mary Frank Elementary Schools. He was a wonderful man who always had a smile and kind word for the students who rode his bus. Even after all these years he still remembered me when I was fortunate enough to run into him while shopping somewhere in Granger. May he rest in peace.
Jan (Miltenberger) Donath
April 6, 2016
Such a sweet man! One of my favorite bus drivers. He always had a smile and a friendly greeting. Nice family, too!
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