Officer John A. Schmidt died June 24, 1970, in the "performance of his duty," but the Police Department had no details of his death at Einstein Medical Center. He was 38 and assigned to the 35th District. He left a wife and four children.
The December 3, 1970 Philadelphia Bulletin reported, "On June 24, Policeman Schmidt collapsed and died after carrying a heavy patient from a second-floor apartment to an emergency patrol wagon at 7th and Medary ave."
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Sunday morning, June 28, 1970, Section 3 Page 12:
"SCHMIDT
June 24, 1970, JOHN A.., suddenly of 3451 Joyce st., beloved husband of Theresa (nee Gadzinski), devoted father of Linda, John, Stephanie & Theresa, dear son of Alphonso & Caroline Schmidt, dear brother of Dolores, Mrs. Rose Cantwell, Joseph, Robert, Mrs. Eileen Mayer, Mrs. Carolyn Malone and Thomas. Relatives, friends and members of Fraternal Order of Police are invited to funeral Tuesday, 9 A. M., from the Eugene A. Gniewek Funeral Home, 2711-13 E. Allegheny ave. (cor. of Tilton st.). Mass, 10 A. M., St. Joan of Arc Church. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. Friends may call Mon. eve., 6 to 10."
Source:
1. Evening Bulletin
2. Social Security Death Index
3. Philadelphia Inquirer
The December 3, 1970 Philadelphia Bulletin reported, "On June 24, Policeman Schmidt collapsed and died after carrying a heavy patient from a second-floor apartment to an emergency patrol wagon at 7th and Medary ave."
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Sunday morning, June 28, 1970, Section 3 Page 12:
"SCHMIDT
June 24, 1970, JOHN A.., suddenly of 3451 Joyce st., beloved husband of Theresa (nee Gadzinski), devoted father of Linda, John, Stephanie & Theresa, dear son of Alphonso & Caroline Schmidt, dear brother of Dolores, Mrs. Rose Cantwell, Joseph, Robert, Mrs. Eileen Mayer, Mrs. Carolyn Malone and Thomas. Relatives, friends and members of Fraternal Order of Police are invited to funeral Tuesday, 9 A. M., from the Eugene A. Gniewek Funeral Home, 2711-13 E. Allegheny ave. (cor. of Tilton st.). Mass, 10 A. M., St. Joan of Arc Church. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. Friends may call Mon. eve., 6 to 10."
Source:
1. Evening Bulletin
2. Social Security Death Index
3. Philadelphia Inquirer
Officer John A. Schmidt died June 24, 1970, in the "performance of his duty," but the Police Department had no details of his death at Einstein Medical Center. He was 38 and assigned to the 35th District. He left a wife and four children.
The December 3, 1970 Philadelphia Bulletin reported, "On June 24, Policeman Schmidt collapsed and died after carrying a heavy patient from a second-floor apartment to an emergency patrol wagon at 7th and Medary ave."
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Sunday morning, June 28, 1970, Section 3 Page 12:
"SCHMIDT
June 24, 1970, JOHN A.., suddenly of 3451 Joyce st., beloved husband of Theresa (nee Gadzinski), devoted father of Linda, John, Stephanie & Theresa, dear son of Alphonso & Caroline Schmidt, dear brother of Dolores, Mrs. Rose Cantwell, Joseph, Robert, Mrs. Eileen Mayer, Mrs. Carolyn Malone and Thomas. Relatives, friends and members of Fraternal Order of Police are invited to funeral Tuesday, 9 A. M., from the Eugene A. Gniewek Funeral Home, 2711-13 E. Allegheny ave. (cor. of Tilton st.). Mass, 10 A. M., St. Joan of Arc Church. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. Friends may call Mon. eve., 6 to 10."
Source:
1. Evening Bulletin
2. Social Security Death Index
3. Philadelphia Inquirer
The December 3, 1970 Philadelphia Bulletin reported, "On June 24, Policeman Schmidt collapsed and died after carrying a heavy patient from a second-floor apartment to an emergency patrol wagon at 7th and Medary ave."
The Philadelphia Inquirer; Sunday morning, June 28, 1970, Section 3 Page 12:
"SCHMIDT
June 24, 1970, JOHN A.., suddenly of 3451 Joyce st., beloved husband of Theresa (nee Gadzinski), devoted father of Linda, John, Stephanie & Theresa, dear son of Alphonso & Caroline Schmidt, dear brother of Dolores, Mrs. Rose Cantwell, Joseph, Robert, Mrs. Eileen Mayer, Mrs. Carolyn Malone and Thomas. Relatives, friends and members of Fraternal Order of Police are invited to funeral Tuesday, 9 A. M., from the Eugene A. Gniewek Funeral Home, 2711-13 E. Allegheny ave. (cor. of Tilton st.). Mass, 10 A. M., St. Joan of Arc Church. Int. Our Lady of Grace Cem. Friends may call Mon. eve., 6 to 10."
Source:
1. Evening Bulletin
2. Social Security Death Index
3. Philadelphia Inquirer
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