Donald Schadt, 88, a day before his 89th birthday, passed from this life into eternal peace on Sunday, (October 16th, 2022) in The Villages, FL surrounded by his loving family.
Preceded by his parents Edward John Schadt & Anna Schadt, as well as his beloved wife Lolita Schadt (Fernandez).
Don leaves a legacy of Love, Laughter, and Kindness; this spirit lives on in each person he left behind.
Don is survived by his life partner and love of 43 years Jean Delia: his three sons, Donald P. Schadt, Clifford Schadt & Steven Schadt of which words will never describe their love and dedication; his beloved sister Mary Lee Burgess; Don was also a beloved stepfather to, Janine Allo, John Paniccioli, Daniel Paniccioli, Steven Paniccioli. Don is also survived by twelve grand children and nine great grandchildren who mourn this tremendous loss.
Don was born October 17th, 1933 in Bellmore, N.Y. He attended Mepham High School, and Proudly worked for Local 25 Brotherhood of Electrical workers. He was a member of Great South Bay Power Squadron.
Don lived a life of generosity and displayed this thru his lifetime of coaching and helping others achieved their goals. He was a little league coach, he coached his children and step children from middle school thru high school in football, baseball, basketball and wrestling. Don himself was an avid bodybuilder, boxer, and a Golden Glove finalist in 1962.
A Celebration of life was held. The family asks in lieu of flowers please make donations to The Epilepsy Foundation. https://give.epilepsy.com/page/33651/donate/1
