Devoted husband, father, and grandfather
Walter F. Schumacher, 79, of Westerleigh, passed away after an illness on December 7th 2020. He is predeceased byhis parents Walter and Violet Schumacher.
He is survived by Marilyn, his beloved wife of 57 years and his children Susan (Arthur), Steven (Margaret) and Karen (Pia) Filosa. Walter was a loving grandfather to his three grandsons Kyle Schumacher, Ryan Filosa, and Greg Jorgensen whom he loved to take fishing in Clove Lake and Willowbrook parks, playing stoop ball and take them out for ice cream. He also leaves behind many sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and dear friends who will miss him every day.
Walter was born and raised on Staten Island and graduated from Curtis High School. He was a bus driver for the NYC metropolitan transit authority for 22 years. Walter then worked at Keepers Storage for many years. He had good times with friends while tailgating at Jets games. After his retirement, Walter and Marilyn enjoyed traveling with friends throughout the northeast, as well as Alaska, Ireland and Holland.
A wake be held on Saturday December 12th from 2-6pm at Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, N.Y.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you send donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) for Children in Walter Schumacher's name.
Casey Funeral Home
350 Slosson Ave.
Staten Island, N.Y. 10314
(718) 447-4242
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