John C. Schmidt passed away on January 1, 2022 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine H. (nee Peterolff). Loving father of Barbara Rossi (Anthony), John (Maureen), Karen McCarty (Leo), Cheryl Terlingo (Dennis), Kevin (Parvaneh), Lori Schmidt (David), and Lisa Gallagher (Bob). Dear grandpop of Johnny, Richie, Nick, Allison, Alyssa, Anthony, Joey, Robert and Lori; great grandpop of Brooke, Taylor, Aidan, Sophia, Logan, Ethan, and Donny. Relatives and friends are invited to gather Wednesday January 19, 2022 BURNS FUNERAL HOME 9708 Frankford Ave. Phila., Pa 19114 at 10:30am to 11:45am followed by his service 12 noon. Int. Rosedale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers family would prefer donations in his memory to Wounded Warrior Project PO Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.