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Paul Schmidt Obituary
He was born on Jan. 11, 1926, in Philadelphia, Pa., to Harry John and Elsa Dorothea Schmidt. Dorothea died shortly after Paul's birth. He was raised by Harry and Janet (Taylor) Schmidt.
He graduated from Central High School for Boys in Philadelphia in 1943, and began studies at Penn State University. Drafted into the U.S. Army in World War II, he was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge and received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and other commendations. Following military service, he studied at University of Pennsylvania and graduated from Montana State with an engineering degree. Graduate work was begun at Virginia Polytechnic Institute.
His work experience included Westinghouse Electric Corp., OffShore Power Systems, and Electric Boat Division, where he worked on the shielding of the Nautilus. He retired from EB in 1990, then worked at the Mystic Aquarium. He received recognition for his 20 years of service to that institution in 2011.
Paul and Marguerite A. Fardy were married on April 18, 1959, at St. James Episcopal Church in New London.
Marguerite survives, as do their two daughters, Paula A. Schmidt Rabe (Arthur) of Newton, Mass., and Meg Miner Schmidt Mayer-Costa (Carlos) of Gibsonia, Pa.; two grandsons, Tomas Miner Mayer-Costa and Mario Paul Mayer-Costa, who will also miss their grandfather; cousin, Harmer Schmidt of King of Prussia, Pa.; and nephews, Donald Miller and David Miller.
The Civil War was a keen interest of Paul's throughout his life. He traveled the battlefields and other related sites and had an extensive library of resources. He was a 50 plus year member of the Philadelphia-Potter Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons.
A Memorial Eucharist will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 28, 2012, at St. Mark's Church, 15 Pearl St., Mystic. Burial will follow in St. Mark's Memorial Garden.
Donations in Paul's memory may be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church.
The Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl St., historic downtown Mystic, is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Katie Korpi (Denny)
July 27, 2012
Dear Paula and Family,
My family and I are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Love and peace be with you.
Karen (Rollins) Young
July 26, 2012
Dear Margurite, Paula, Meg and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Precious & cherished memories will be with you always. Tons of hugs & support,
The Rollins Family
LEW AND REGINA MOSTOWY
July 25, 2012
Dear Margurite, Paula, Meg and Family:
So very sorry to hear of the loss of Paul.
To you, our love and deepest sympathy.
Lew and Regina
Stephen Brophy
July 24, 2012
Dear Schmidt Family,
My Family and I are saddened to hear the news of Paul's passing. I and my son Sean had the privilege of working with Paul at the Aquarium. A finer gentleman we will never know. Our condolences and best wishes to you and yours.
Stephen Brophy / Sean Smith and Family
Sherrie LaVigne
July 24, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of your husband/father's passing. I think of your family often and send many prayers and much love now and always.
Caroline P. Misarski
July 24, 2012
Hi Mrs. Schmidt and Paula and Meg, so sorry for your loss. We will pray for you.
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