Obituary of Fred Schiess

Schiess, Fred of Leonia, age 90 on Sunday June 2, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne (nee: Fritz); Devoted father of Robert (Mary), Kenneth, Donald (Tracey), and the late Dennis (Janet); Adored and cherished grandfather of Michael, Stephen, Cindi McLean, Brian, and Kimberly; Dearest great-grandfather of Maya, Rachael, Cam, Michael, Heaven Rose, Joshua, Elijah, and Isaiah; Dear brother of Eleanor Nobile, the late Dorothy Korn, and the late Frank Schiess.  Fred was a proud member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local Union 6 where he worked as a Millwright for 46 years.  He retired in 1993 and enjoyed the golden years for 26 years.

The family will receive their friends on Wednesday from 4-8 PM at the Frank A. Patti and Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home 327 Main Street “opposite the Fort Lee Library”.  The funeral will be on Thursday and leave at 10:30 AM for the celebration of his funeral mass in St. John the Evangelist R.C. Church in Leonia at 11 AM.   For condolences, directions, or information www.frankpatti.com or call (201) 944-0100.