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Robert S. Schindler, Sr.
October 23, 1937 - August 29, 2009 Threads by EternalVigilance and me.
Patriarch Bob Schindler has passed away
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Jill Stanek
I just received the sad new from Schindler family friend Bro. Paul O'Donnell that family patriarch Bob Schindler passed away early this morning in a FL hospital.
Bob was 72 years old and died of heart failure. His health had been deteriorating somewhat, but his death was still unexpected. He was admitted to the hospital only yesterday complaining of shortness of breath.
I'm so sad for this dear family, who has endured so much. Bro. Paul told me Bob was never quite the same after Terri was killed by denial of hydration and nutrition on March 31, 2005.
Bob's funeral is tentatively scheduled for Friday, September 4, in the Philadelphia area. Details to follow.
Please join me in praying for the Schindler family's comfort and peace at this tragic time. I know the family is very close, and Bob's death will devastate them.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 29 /
Christian Newswire/ -- The family of Robert Schindler, Sr. releases the following statement:
Robert S. Schindler, Sr., of Gulfport, Florida, father of the late Terri Schindler Schiavo, passed away August 29, 2009 from heart failure at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Robert fought valiantly to save the life of his brain-injured daughter Terri in the landmark right to life case that culminated in her imposed death by court-ordered starvation and thirst on March 31, 2005. After Terri's death, along with his wife Mary, daughter Suzanne (Schindler) Vitadamo and son Bobby Schindler, he founded the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation in St. Petersburg dedicated to supporting other families faced with the same need to fight for the rights of their disabled or otherwise vulnerable loved ones.
Robert was born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1937 and was 71 years of age. Proceeded in death by his daughter Theresa Schindler. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter Suzanne Vitadamo (Michael), son Bobby Schindler and granddaughter Alexandra.
A Mass of Christian burial with visitation preceding will be scheduled to take place in Philadelphia, PA. Times and location will be announced at a later date.
Funeral Arrangements for Robert Schindler Public Visitation & Funeral Mass
Date: September 4, 2009
Location: Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church
611 Knowles Avenue
Southampton, PA 18966
Visitation: 10 a.m. to noon; Mass: Noon
The family will hold a private burial service immediately following mass at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Philadelphia, PA.
Visitation, mass and interment will be CLOSED to the members of the media.
The family is also planning a memorial service in Florida where Robert Schindler lived for many years and where he fought his epic battle to prevent doctors from removing his daughter’s feeding tube. Arrangements/Details of the Florida Memorial Service will be made public as soon as they are confirmed.
In lieu of flowers, the Schindler family asks that contributions be made to the Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation to help protect people with cognitive brain injuries.
The Address is: The Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation
5562 Central Avenue, Suite 2
St. Petersburg, FL 33707