Jeremiah T. Schneider, age 90, of Rutherford, NJ. One of eleven children born to Philip A. Schneider and Nora O'Shaughnessy, died peacefully with family at his side on November 8, 2011. Beloved husband of 64 years to Kitty (Snyder) who survives him. Born on June 10, 1921 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a resident of Rutherford for 82 years. Graduated from St. Mary's H.S. and Fordham University. He served overseas in the U.S. Army during World War ll.
Jeremiah began his career at National Cash Register, then owned and operated Schneider Esso Service Station, Route 3, Rutherford, for 21 years. He then owned the family-operated RoadRunner Restaurant in downtown Rutherford, 1971 - 85.
A devoted father to ten children: George, Kit, Ann, Nora, Meg, Jerry, Sally, Mark, Louis, and Bill. Loving grandfather to 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is survived by his brother Joseph and his sister Jean Rogers.
Visitation at Collins Calhoun Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Avenue, Ruth., on Friday, Nov. 11. Hours 2-4pm and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass at St. Michael's ,Lyndhurst , Sat., Nov., 12 at 9:30am. Internment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Church of St. Mary's, Rutherford. collinscalhounfuneralhome.com.