John Joseph Schaffer, 77, husband of the Late Louise Brown Schaffer, passed

Peacefully from this life, after a brief illness on August 22. He was born October 1, 1947 son of the Late Henry and Josephine ( Messina)  Schaffer. John attended St, Sebastian School and  Vinal Technical School. He was drafted into the Army and served 3 tours of duty in Vietnam he was in radio communications. John was passionate about salt water fishing , Deep sea and along the shore, every summer he couldn't wait to get out  there. John will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is predeceased by his parents  and wife Louise and a brothers James Schaffer. He is survived  by his step son Leonard A. Lewis Jr, a step daughter Christine Kellie and her husband Mark. A sister Sanra Schaffer a brother, Joseph Schaffer and sister in law Ruby Brown and many nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank the Nursing Staff at Apple Rehab and Hospice Care for the kindness and care they showed.

A Mass of Christian Burial will  be held Friday afternoon August 29th  at 1 p.m.

AT St. Sebastian Church, Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Middletown.

Relatives and friends may call at the D'Angelo Funeral Home 22 South Main St Friday from 11:30-12:30