Schmitt, Edward P.

Birth

Edward P. Schmitt was born April 2, 1955 in Islip, NY, to the late Robert Schmitt and Kathryn Higgins Schmitt. His siblings were:

• Patricia Bassette
• Bob Schmitt, and his wife, Lynn.

Education

Edward Schmitt graduated from Chatham High School and went on to the State University of New York College at Brockport to earn a bachelor’s degree.

Occupation

Edward P. Schmitt had most recently worked at AFF in Guilderland, and part-time at Home Depot in Albany. He also volunteered his time with the Knox Youth Council, and was a longstanding member of the Knox Volunteer Fire Department.

Marriage & Children

Edward P. Schmitt is survived by his wife and best friend, Edie Schmitt of Knox. Their children were:

• Sarah Pasquini, of Knox
• Kristopher Schmitt, and his wife, Christine, of Lagrange, N.Y.
• Matthew Schmitt, and his wife, Mary, of Schodack.

Death

Edward P. Schmitt died at home, in his sleep, on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was 57.

Obituary

Edward P. Schmitt

KNOX — Edward P. Schmitt will be remembered for his sense of humor and his generosity. He died at home, in his sleep, on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. He was 57.

“He will be sorely missed by his family and friends,” his family wrote in a tribute. “His incredible sense of humor and pure joy for life will be forever remembered.”

Mr. Schmitt was born April 2, 1955 in Islip, NY, to the late Robert Schmitt and Kathryn Higgins Schmitt. He graduated from Chatham High School and went on to the State University of New York College at Brockport to earn a bachelor’s degree. After college, he started a family in Knox, where he lived for the past 32 years.

“Ed was a man of many talents,” his family wrote. He had most recently worked at AFF in Guilderland, and part-time at Home Depot in Albany. He also volunteered his time with the Knox Youth Council, and was a longstanding member of the Knox Volunteer Fire Department. “Ed was a selfless man who found immense enjoyment in volunteering his time and knowledge to those who needed help,” his family wrote. “In the true spirit of his selflessness, his organs have been donated to helping those in need.”

Mr. Schmitt is survived by his wife and best friend, Edie Schmitt, of Knox; his daughter, Sarah Pasquini, of Knox; his son, Kristopher Schmitt, and his wife, Christine, of Lagrange, N.Y.; and his son, Matthew Schmitt, and his wife, Mary, of Schodack. He is also survived by several stepchildren: Amy and Chris Matthews of Germany; Sara and Patrick Riniker of Nampa, Idaho; Katie and Nick Carollo of West Warwick, R.I.; Aaron and Amber Sleichter of San Jose, Calif.

He is survived, too, by his sister, Patricia Bassette; and his brother, Bob Schmitt, and his wife, Lynn.

Also surviving are his beloved grandchildren: Abigail and Madison Pasquini; Collin Schmitt; Saoirse, Isobel, and Maren Matthews; Samantha, Jack, Matthew, Hannah, Isaac and Evelyn Riniker; and Dominic and Jordan Carollo; as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends that he loved dearly.

Friends and family called at the Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont on Friday, July 6, 2012. A funeral service was held in the morning of Saturday, July 7 at St. Lucy’s Church in Altamont, followed by interment in Knox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Red Cross of North Eastern New York, 33 Everett Road, Albany, NY 12205.

Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, July 12, 2012

Schmitt, Edward P.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Friday, July 6, 2012

Deceased Name: Schmitt, Edward P.

KNOX It is with much sadness that the family of Edward P Schmitt announces his passing. He passed suddenly but peacefully in his sleep at home on July 3, 2012. Ed was a selfless man who found immense enjoyment in volunteering his time and knowledge to those who needed help. In the true spirit of his selflessness his organs have been donated to helping those in need. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. His incredible sense of humor and pure joy for life will be forever remembered. Ed was born April 2, 1955 in Islip, N.Y. to the late Robert Schmitt and Kathryn Higgins Schmitt. Ed graduated from Chatham High School and went on to SUNY Brockport to gain his bachelor's degree. After college, he made his home in Knox with his family where he has resided for the past 32 years. Ed was a man of many talents and had most recently worked at AFF in Guilderland and part time at Home Depot, Albany. Ed also volunteered his time with the Knox Youth Council and had previously been a longstanding member of the Knox Volunteer Fire Department.

Ed leaves behind to honor his memory the following his best friend whom he was married to- Edie Schmitt of Knox; daughter, Sarah Pasquini of Knox; son, Kristopher and Christine Schmitt of Lagrange, N.Y.; son, Matthew and Mary Schmitt of Schodack; stepchilchildren, Amy and Chris Matthews of Germany, Sara and Patrick Riniker of Nampa, Idaho, Katie and Nick Carollo of West Warwick, R.I., Aaron and Amber Sleichter of San Jose, Calif. His much beloved grandchildren, Abigail and Madison Pasquini, Collin Schmitt, Saoirse, Isobel and Maren Matthews, Samantha, Jack, Matthew, Hannah, Isaac and Evelyn Riniker, and Dominic and Jordan Carollo. Also survived by loving sister, Patricia Bassette; and brother, Bob and Lynn Schmitt. Ed also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends that he loved dearly.

Calling hours will be held at the Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont, on Friday, July 6, 2012 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at St. Lucy/St. Bernadette RC Church in Altamont on Saturday, July 7 at 10 a.m. followed by an interment in Knox Cemetary, Knox. In lieu of flowers Ed asked that donations be made in his name to the American Red Cross at ARCNENY, 33 Everett Road, Albany, NY, 12205. www.fredendallfuneralhome.com

Edition: Final Edition Page: D9 Copyright, 2012, (c) Times Union. All Rights Reserved.

Additional Media

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schmitt, the proud parents of a baby boy. Matthew Peter was born Aug. 9 (1985) weighing 10 pounds and 4 ounces.

Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, August 29, 1985

Gambino, Schmitt to wed

KNOX — Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gambino of Garrison, N.Y. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Christine Gambino, to Kristopher Schmitt, son of Mrs. Maryellen Gillis and Mr. Edward Schmitt of Knox.

Miss Gambino is a graduate of Mount Saint Mary College and is currently pursuing her career as an elementary school teacher while working on her master's degree. Mr. Schmitt received a bachelor's degree from the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill and is employed as a project manager for Glen Gate Company in Wilson, Conn.

A July, 2007 wedding is planned.

Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, August 31, 2006

Edward Schmitt: Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Edward Schmitt
State of Issue: New York
Date of Birth: Saturday April 02, 1955
Date of Death: Tuesday July 03, 2012
Est. Age at Death: 57 years, 3 months, 1 days
Confirmation: Proven

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