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Craig Schwader Obituary
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Craig W. Schwader, age 54, of Norwalk, died suddenly at home on Wednesday, February 27. Craig was born in Norwalk on May 3, 1958, the son of Lois Platt Schwader of Norwalk and the late Herbert J. Schwader. He was retired from the State of CT, Department of Transportation and had also worked after as a driver for New England Paving. Craig graduated from Norwalk schools and enjoyed boating, skiing and riding motorcycles.
In addition to his mother he survived by his two brothers, Brad and his wife Kay of Wilmington, VT, and Dwight and his wife Cathy of E. Taunton, MA, his nephew Dwight and his wife Amy, niece Amanda, several cousins and an aunt.
Craig's family will receive friends at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk on Sunday, March 3, from 1-3 PM. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 (www.diabetes.org/). To leave an online condolence, please go to www.magnerfuneralhome.com.
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Coral
May 19, 2025
I want your family to know that you are still missed. Craig was a good man and I hope his little baby is well. I am talking about his chihuahua baby, nothing human. I miss his smile. I miss his positive attitude. He was just a good man.
Janet Gaynor
March 5, 2013
Lois and family . My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Ray Don & Pam Mitchell
March 4, 2013
We're sorry to hear of Craig's sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Casey Goss
March 4, 2013
Lois our sincere condolences to you and your family. We loved Craig- a big "teddy bear", good memories and lots of laughs. He will be very missed by so many of us- Jeff Bell & Casey Goss
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March 3, 2013
Schwade's you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to the Schwader family.
Love Glenn and Dolores Cerulli
Michael Lane
March 3, 2013
Sorry for your Loss
christopher cichowicz
March 2, 2013
graig you were a wonderful guy a friend to many i only met you thru my brother joe cichowicz and albert and i thought we were friends foryears you told me too keep my head high and dont worry what others say i will miss you friend keep riding in the sky
Paul Hefferan
March 1, 2013
Lois, Brad and Dwight, my deepest condolences go out to you.
Fred and Ronnie urban
March 1, 2013
Our sincere condolences on learning of Craig's sudden passing.
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