Frederick William Schweiger Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Frederick W. Schweiger, 84, born August 4, 1930, passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2015. He was born at home and passed away at home, just as he would have wanted. He is survived by his fiancé Jeanne Shipman, his sons Fred Schweiger, Jr. and his wife Kelly (Behrman); Jamie Schweiger and his wife Anne (Reitz); Greg Schweiger and his wife Karen (Reitz); Mike Hoagland and his wife Jeanne (Clinton); Patrick Hoagland and AnnMarie (Altieri). His beloved grandchildren: Sarah, Matthew, Jacob, Noah, Rachael, Kirsten, Emily, Allie, Ben and Collin Schweiger, and Ryan and Jenna Hoagland. His brother Mike Schweiger and his wife Donna of Athens, Pa.; his sister Josie Canzler and her husband Richard of Barton, NY; and his brother Richard Schweiger of Biloxi, MS; his in-law, Irene Parente. Many nieces and nephews, among them his special nephews, who were like sons to him: Mark Canzler and his wife Amy and their children Joshua and Julia; and Andy Canzler and his wife Nina and their daughter Abby. He is predeceased by his first wife Jane (Clapp) Schweiger, his beloved wife of 42 years MaryJo (Parente) Schweiger, daughter ToniJo Hoagland, and his parents Frederick and Julia (Crotty) Schweiger. Fred was a DC 2nd class in the Navy and has served on the Barton town council. Fred was previously a member of St. John the Evangelist Church in South Waverly and is now a member of St. James in Waverly. He loved living on ‘his’ hill. He was an avid farmer who loved to work with his hands. Fred will be remembered, as a storyteller and a prankster. Nothing made him happier than being with (and teasing) his family. He was a very proud husband, father and grandfather. Fred loved watching his grandchildren in all their endeavors. Family and friends are invited to attend a period of visitation on Monday, April 6, 2015 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols. A Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Noon at St. James Church, Waverly, with Father Vincent Langan officiating. Interment and military honors will follow at St. James Cemetery, Waverly. Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting our website at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the North Barton Grange, 1363 Ellis Creek Rd, Waverly, NY 14892 or the National FFA Organization, PO Box 68960, 6060 FFA Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 in loving memory of Frederick W. Schweiger. Caring assistance is being provided by the Cooley Family of the Sutfin Funeral Chapel, 273 S. Main St., Nichols.

Frederick William Schweiger

August 4, 1930 - April 1, 2015