Ronald H Schmitt Jr.

Loving son of Mary Murphy Schmitt and Ronald H. Schmitt, Sr.

Brother of Henry James Schmitt, Donna Marie Schmitt Madere (Rhett) and the late Susan Louise Schmitt and Joanne Frances Schmitt.

Son-in-law of the late Helen Neagle Carbon and Vernon R. Carbon.

Grandson of the late Ollie and Henry Schmitt and Helen and Frances Murphy.

Uncle of Joshua and Jessica Meilleur.

Ronnie served his parish as a Captain of the Jefferson Parish East Bank Consolidated Fire Department for 30 years. He loved scuba diving and spending time with his best friends CC, Jet, Red and Willie.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Friday, October 5, 2012, at St. Christopher the Martyr Catholic Church, 3924 Derbigny St., Metairie at 1:30 pm. Visitation from 11:00 am until Mass time. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to PAWS at their web site www.paws.org or 2631 N. Causeway, Mandeville, LA 70471 or Animal Rescue of New Orleans, 1219 Coliseum St., New Orleans, LA70130

Online condolences may be offered at www.gardenofmemoriesfuneralhome.com.