OBITUARY
Marie Mimi Elizabeth Schmitt
August 22, 1925 – November 12, 2012
Marie Elizabeth "Mimi" Schmitt Aug.22,1925-Nov.12,2012 Resident of San Jose Passed away on November 12th in the comfort of her home with her family after battling PLS. Born in San Jose to Peter and Maria Zaro, Marie attended Saint Joseph's grammar school, Notre Dame High School and Healds Business College. Marie was a generous, entertaining and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all her knew her. Preceded in death were the love of her life WWII Veteran John Robert Schmitt, who died in 1995 and her daughter, Marianne Wortel, who passed away in 2000. Survived by her three sons Ken, Michael and Mark Schmitt; daughters in law Shellie and Carole Schmitt; five grand children: Jacqueline, Jessica, Eric, Victoria and Matthew Schmitt; her brother WWII veteran Anthony "Zip" Zaro and sister Gerry Johnson. A rosary in her honor will be held Monday at 7:00PM November 19th at Willow Glen Funeral Home, public viewing starting at 5:00PM. Funeral Services will be held at Saint Christopher's Church in Willow Glen on Tuesday November 20th at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Bellarmine or Notre Dame High Schools.
Services
- Visitation Monday, November 19, 2012
- Rosary Service Monday, November 19, 2012
- Funeral Service Tuesday, November 20, 2012
REMEMBERING
Marie Mimi Elizabeth Schmitt
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RECEIVE UPDATESJeanette Watson
January 11, 2013
Remembering days at Bellarmine. You will be greatly missed. May you rest comfortalby in God's peace. vWith my love to the family.
November 19, 2012
Michael, So sorry to hear about your mom. Thinking of you always Sara x
Suzy Mosunic
November 18, 2012
My deepest condolences to your family on the loss of this lovely lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Cynthia Martinez
November 18, 2012
We lost a wonderful person, I know now we have a Angel who looks for us from heaven. I will miss you Mama Marie and you will live in my heart forever!!
Patty Nannini
November 16, 2012
What a wonderful and loving lady. Marie you will truly be missed. Thanks for all the loving memories over the years...all my love, thoughts and prayers to the family. Love Patty
Christine Geist
November 15, 2012
Many lovely memories of Marie visiting in Denver!! Much Love
Alexandra Nieves
November 15, 2012
I love you. You will be miss and you always will be in my heart
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Young Marie going to work at IBM
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Marie and her Mother on Locust Street, San Jose, CA
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A young Marie on Locust Street
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Marie with the love of her life, John on their Wedding Day 1952
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Best friends Mary Lou and Marie
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Schmitt Family 1976
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Marie and John at Christmas time
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Marie and her grandchildren
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Mark and Mom having fun in Hawaii
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Rock n Roll Marie
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Marianne and Marie
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Marie and John in Hawaii
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Sister Gerry and brother "Zip" with Marie
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Marie and Marianne
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Marie ready for a big evening out
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Everything is coming up Roses
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Carole and Marie
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Marie and John
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Mimi checking out Jacqueline's nursery
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Anybody hungry?
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Marie and John out on the town
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Marie in Hawaii
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Marie enjoying desert
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Marie with two month old Sophia
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Zip, Jacqueline, Eric, Ken, Mark, and Michael having dinner at Marie's house
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Marie and Kenny
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Shellie, Marie and champagne
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Mark, Marie and Michael in her backyard
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Marie, brother "Zip" and son Kenny in Carmel 2010
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Mimi with grandson Eric and his prom date Isabel
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Kevin and Becky with Marie, granddaughter Jessica and Michael
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Mark, Marie, Michael and Ken at Jessica's graduation from LMU
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Merry Christmas Marie
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The Zaro kids: Gerry, Zip and Marie
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Happy 80th Birthday Marie
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Marie with Victoria at her presentation play
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Marie with grandson Matthew dress as Harry Potter for Halloween
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Andrea, Marie and Jacqueline
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"I Love You Mom!"
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Happy Birthday Marie at Maggiano's
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Love You "Lots Lots"
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Marie celebrating Kenny's 50th Bday with the Santana Sisters Fatima, Marcia, Cristina, Andrea & Iza
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Marie at her favorite restaurant- Maggiano's
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Marie and Andrea
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Gail Heir and Marie
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Kenny, Michael, Mark with Mom at Mark's and Caroles for Christmas Eve
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A toast to my family and friends
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