Obituary: Frederick C. Schwartz, 96, Almond

Frederick C. Schwartz, 96 a resident of Chapel Street, passed away Saturday (April 27, 2024) at St. James Hospital in Hornell.

Born in Angelica, December 14, 1927, he was the son of Fred J. and Lena Patrick Schwartz. He had resided nearly all his life in the Almond Area. He was a graduate of Alfred Almond Central School where he excelled in Baseball, Basketball and track. He had coached Little League for several years. He had been employed for several years at the former SKF Industries in Hornell. In his younger years he enjoyed bowling, hunting, the New York Yankees and later enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sporting activities.
He was a member of the Arkport American Legion , the Hornell Association, the Almond Community Church, the former Almond Lions Club and coached little league for many years.
He was predeceased by his parents, his daughter, Susan (Ron) Lockwood and his brother, Robert (Louise) Schwartz.
Surviving are his loving family, wife Jeanne Kame Schwartz to whom he was married for 75 years his daughter, Christine (Larry) Drumm of Almond , his brother, Francis Schwartz of Thacherville, his son-in-law, Ron Lockwood, 4 grandchildren, Julie Barrett, Jason (Meredith) Lockwood, Jaimee (Darcy) McDougal and Justine (Marco) Lockwood, 3 Great Grandchildren, Solara Rosas, Lyla Lockwood and Weston Lockwood.
There will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Thursday (May 2, 2024) at Woodlawn Cemetery in Almond at 3:00 PM. Rev. Scott DuMond will officiate.
The family is being assisted by Gerald R. Brown, Director at Bender-Brown & Powers Funeral Home of Hornell.