Joseph Schmidt

Devoted husband of 60 years to Helen (nee Dinjer). Loving father of Christine (Timothy), Paul (Vicky) and Tony (Karianne). Doting Opa to Angela (Craig), Phillip (Elinor), Brendan, Sara (Daniel), Liam, Kieran and

Joseph. Cherished great grandfather of Noah and Liliana (Angela and Craig). Predeceased by brothers Frank Schmidt and Andrew Schmidt. Joseph was born to Yugoslavian immigrants Ignatz and Magdalena Schmidt in Toronto, Ontario in 1935. He studied auto mechanics at Danforth Tech and had a long, fulfilling

career with the Consumers’ Gas Company. In his retirement years, he became affectionately known in his Centennial community as the “Bike Man,” a devotion which kept him busy until the progression of his Parkinson’s left him unable to continue. He was also an avid stamp and video collector. Joseph met Helen shortly after she arrived in Canada in 1959, and they married soon after in September of 1961. They remained devoted to each other and their family through the years and recently celebrated their 60th anniversary. Both Joe and Helen were longstanding and active members of the Donauschwaben Klub in Toronto, where they met. Joe spent a number of years as president of the Klub and is remembered by all as a gentle and kind hearted spirit. Joe, Dad, Opa, Uropa, you will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. We love you.

A visitation for Joseph will be held Wednesday, November 3, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home & Cremation Centre, 4115 Lawrence Ave East, West Hill, ON M1E2S2. A funeral service at St. Joseph's Parish will occur Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Joseph's Parish, 200 Morrish Road, Scarborough, ON M1C 1E8. A private burial to follow will occur Thursday, November 4, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.giffenmackscarborough.com for the Schmidt family.

In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate donations to the Parkinson's Society of

Canada (parkinson.ca) or to the Blue Danube Benevolent Society (Blue Danube Toronto

Facebook Page)

You can also join our livestream of the service on Thursday November 4th @ 11am by clicking on the link. https://funeraweb.tv/diffusions/39989

Proof of full vaccination, along with government issued ID, are mandatory to attend indoor funeral services for those age 12 and older. Masks are required.