Desire Schmit Jr. Passed away on Friday July 10, 2020 at the age of 81 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Cecilia Cosse and Desire Schmit Sr., his sister Betsy Ray, his brother Robert Schmit, and grandson Matthew James Schmit. He was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years Patricia Ryan Schmit, sons, Desire Schmit III, (Brandy) and David Bryan Schmit (Christine), grandchildren Lexis Elizabeth Schmit Herman (Glenn), Allison Marlo and Zoe Jane Schmit, Kilian Bryan and Ryan David Schmit and Maxwell Morovich. Great grandchildren Henry James and Olivia Rayne Herman. Also survived by his sister-in-law Kathleen Ryan Mayorga of Daly City, CA., his 100 year old mother-in-law Lorraine Worley Ryan and numerous relatives, friends and neighbors.
Des grew up in “Schmitville” among close aunts, uncles, cousins and friends with whom he forged a lifelong bond. After high school, he joined his family’s construction business. He married Patricia in 1961 during the Vietnam conflict and joined La National Guard 2226th Engineer Company where he served until 1969. He was employed by Mattix Cabinets and retired in 2018 after 29 years. He loved fishing, deer hunting, tending his vegetable garden and keeping in touch with his many cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A visitation will be held at Divine Mercy Church 4337 Sal Lentini Parkway Kenner, LA. 70065 on Saturday August 15, 2020 from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. followed by a memorial mass at 11 A.M. Interment will be private.
Strict Covid-19 restrictions will be in place, face masks and distancing will be required.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online at www.lakelawnmetairie.com
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