Obituary for William Schnabel
William F. Schnabel passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old. The son of the late Alfred and Genevive Schnabel, he was born on October 10, 1940 in the Bronx, NY. William proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following the Marines, he joined the N.Y.P.D. as a police officer in the 52nd precinct, Bronx, NY. He retired in 1986. William was also a retired Federal Police officer with the United States Mint, West Point, NY.
William is survived by his wife Carmela, of 56 years, his son Richard, his daughter Lizabeth Rizzo, his son-in-law Anthony Rizzo, his son Robert and his wife Caryn. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Heather, Anthony, Christopher, Vincent, and Carly.
William was predeceased by his parents, his in-laws, and his brother Neil.
William was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. The most important thing to William was his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He was a man of honor and integrity. William will be missed by all that know him.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. on Wednesday, January 30th, at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home located on 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on the following day, on Thursday at 10 A.M. followed by a burial at Bloomingburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc.
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William is survived by his wife Carmela, of 56 years, his son Richard, his daughter Lizabeth Rizzo, his son-in-law Anthony Rizzo, his son Robert and his wife Caryn. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Heather, Anthony, Christopher, Vincent, and Carly.
William was predeceased by his parents, his in-laws, and his brother Neil.
William was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. The most important thing to William was his family. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren. He was a man of honor and integrity. William will be missed by all that know him.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 P.M. and 6-8 P.M. on Wednesday, January 30th, at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home located on 130 Highland Ave., Middletown, NY. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on the following day, on Thursday at 10 A.M. followed by a burial at Bloomingburg Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties Inc.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
30
Jan
2:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Visitation
Wednesday
30
Jan
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Thursday
31
Jan
10:00 AM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Followed by a graveside at Bloomingburg Cemetery
Cemetery Details
Location
Bloomingburg Rural Cemetery
Rt. 17M
Bloomingburg, NY 12721
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