Mass Was Held For John Schaedel

John F. Schaedel, 75, who grew up in Livingston, died on December 30. He most recently resided in Springfield.

Mr. Schaedel was educated at St. Philomena’s School and the Delbarton School. He attended Scranton University and received his MBA from New York University.

He was vice president and chief auditing officer at Tiffany and Company for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Dengel) Schaedel; his two daughters, Jennifer Leigh and Laura Elizabeth; his son-in-law, Kai Olson-Sawyer; and his three granddaughters. He is also survived by his seven siblings, Joan Schaedel, Tom Schaedel (Denise), Geoff Schaedel, Gene Schaedel (Nancy), Garry Schaedel (Patty), James Schaedel (Steve) and Philip Schaedel (Barbara).

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. James the Apostle Church in Springfield on Tuesday, January 4.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 203, Roseland, NJ 07068-1717, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.