Walter (Skeets) Schwacke 92, passed away peacefully at his home at Regency Oaks, Clearwater, FL on September 2, 2023. Walter was born in Jersey City, NJ graduating from Westwood High School, NJ. Walter ran his business, “Schwacke Tile” until retiring to the Pocono Mountains, PA in 1994. He was married to the love of his life, Joan Schwacke for 43 years until she passed in 1996. Walter then met the second love of his life, Julia Madore and had 25 beautiful years together. He and Julie lived many years in Highland Lakes, Palm Harbor, FL and enjoyed the amenities of golf, bowling and traveling all over the world. He will be truly missed by Julie and all of his children (Steve, Kim, Kevin, Kelly and Scott) his grandchildren (Dylan, Mason, Kristin, Brian, Michael, Elysa, Eric, Casey, Tyler and Eve) and great grandchildren (Milo and Scarlett).
Donations can be made in his name to St. Luke’s Catholic Church, 2757 Alderman Rd. Palm Harbor, FL.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sylvanabbey.com for the Schwacke family.
