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Paul Joseph Schmitt

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Paul passed away on February 22, 2021. He was born on April 16, 1946 in Chicago, Il to John Schmitt and Mary Spieker and was the youngest of five children.
Paul was married to his beloved wife Margaret Mary Pyczak for 46 years. Paul joined the Chicago Fire Department in 1968 and retired in 1999 as a Lieutenant Firefighter with 31 years of service. Paul was a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Sun City as well as a member of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. He was known for his “gourmet meals” and his love of music. He will be greatly missed by all.
Paul was a fond uncle to 17 nieces and nephews and 38 great nieces and nephews.
Donations in Paul’s memory can be made to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Funeral services are to be held at a later date in Chicago.