John B. Schwarzkopf Sr.

John Bernard Schwarzkopf, Sr., age 91, of Oxford, formerly of Stratford and Fairfield, the beloved husband of the late Barbara Brophy Schwarzkopf, entered into eternal rest peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born in Bridgeport on March 5, 1924, the beloved son of the late Joseph and Agnes Birmingham Schwarzkopf. John was the Owner of Eagle Floors of Bridgeport from 1958-1974 and also worked at Jai Alai Mutual Dog Track, O.T.B. for 30 years. He served with pride and honor in the U.S. Army during WWII, attaining the rank of Tec 5. John was an avid Boston Red Sox Fan who also loved to read and write letters to the editor of the local newspapers. But most of all, John enjoyed being with his family and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all and always remain forever in their hearts. His loving family includes his three caring sons Joel (Brenda ) Schwarzkopf of Oregon, Jerry Schwarzkopf of Orange and John B. (Amy) Schwarzkopf, Jr., of Oxford, his two loving daughters Nancy (Al) Mossa of Stratford and MeriLou Schwarzkopf of Naugatuck, his caring sister Marie Sousa of New London, his eleven cherished grandchildren and eight adored great-grandchildren. A Memorial Service in celebration of John's life will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Miller-Ward Funeral Home, 260 Bank St. (Rt. 67, opposite Klarides Village) in Seymour, CT, with Reverend Dominic J. Valla, Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors in the family plot will follow at Mount St. Peter Cemetery, Derby. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home on Friday morning from 8:30 am until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in John's memory to the VA Connecticut Healthcare System, 950 Campbell Ave, West Haven, CT 06516. Cemetery Details Mt. St. Peter Cemetery Derby Previous Events Visitation JUN 19. 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (ET) Miller-Ward Funeral Home 260 Bank Street (RT 67, across from Klarides Village) Seymour, CT 06483 https://www.millerwardfuneralhome.com Memorial Service JUN 19. 10:00 AM (ET) Miller-Ward Funeral Home 260 Bank Street (RT 67, across from Klarides Village) Seymour, CT 06483 https://www.millerwardfuneralhome.com