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William F. Schmitt, 85, a resident of Rio Rancho for the past 21 years, passed away on Sunday, December 12, 1999. William was born May 7, 1914 in New York City, New York, the son of F.M. and Anna Spangler Schmitt. He had been a Mail Clerk for the Railroad and a Shipping Clerk for Salvenia Electric before retiring. William was past commander, member for 22 years of Post 277 VFW, Richfield Park, New Jersey, member of Post 8590 VFW, Rio Rancho, Knights of Columbus, Rio Rancho Group, Council 6696, Third Degree, Life member of American Legion, was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Hackensak, New Jersey. He is survived by his wife, Adeline of Rio Rancho; daughters, Mary Ann Anderson and husband, Richard C. of Teaneck, NJ; one brother, Arthur Schmitt of Oakridge, NY; grandchildren, Elaine Carratura of Teaneck, NJ and Gary Anderson of Willmington, DE; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Lauren Carratura and Erin and Eric Anderson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 1999, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Vista Verde Mortuary, Sara Rd., at Meadowlark Ln., Rio Rancho, with the VFW Service at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral service will be Thursday, December 16, 1999 at 1:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Vista Verde, with The Rev. Paul Baca officiating. Interment will be in Vista Verde Memorial Park. Military Honors will be presented by the Rio Rancho Veterans Honor Guard. Arrangements by Vista Verde Mortuary.
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