William "Chico" Schuyler, Jr.
Funeral Information
Home:
Stratford, NJ
Date of Death:
January 22, 2012
Place of Birth:
Philadelphia, PA
Birthdate:
October 24, 1948
Age:
63
Funeral Service:
Friday, January 27, 2012 12:00 PM St. Paul Presbyterian Church, Laurel Springs, NJ
Visitation:
Friday, January 27, 2012 11:00AM-12:00PM at St. Paul Presbyterian Church, Laurel Springs, NJ
Biography
Schuyler,
William A. "Chico"
On January 22, 2012 of Stratford, NJ. Age 63 years. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Connors). Devoted step-dad of Stephanie Ferroni (Bryan), Michael Scheer (Trish), Ryan Scheer (Megan), Shawn McCall, and the late "Bugsy". Dear brother of Carol Dakin (the late Joseph), Cathy Noel (Thomas), and Don Schuyler (Kim) and the late Ron. Proud grandfather of Sydney, Ryan, Max, Michael, Nicholas, Gabrielle and Bryce. Chico was a self employed commercial painter. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday morning 11:00AM at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church 433 Park Ave. Laurel Springs, NJ 08021. Funeral Service 12:00 Noon. Cremation and interment will take place privately. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center c/o COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE BERLIN, NJ 08009. For information or to email condolences, please visit CostantinoFH.com.
Chico was a 3rd generation self-employed painter who was taught to paint by his father when he was just a teenager. His love for horses began at a young age when he worked as a groom at numerous race tracks across the country. This passion evolved into frequent visits to horse races with friends and family throughout the years. Chico was able to relate to anyone. Oftentimes simple painting jobs developed into lifelong friendships. He loved being a painter...that's who he was. This was a man with a "perfect hand", as one customer put it ... a perfectionist who never let one small detail go undone. Chico loved being near the water and could often be found building sandcastles or "borrowing" boogie boards from unsuspecting children. His love for the water often entailed many trips to the casino in Atlantic City and annual vacations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where he would passionately hunt for shark's teeth for hours. Chico enjoyed a good meal as much as he loved to prepare one and never turned a meal down whether at home, at a friend's or at a customer's house. His love for the college football team, the Gators, was fostered by his frequent visits to family and vacations to Florida over the years. Fitting in with his "new family" came naturally as he was able to form bonds with everyone, young and old. It didn't matter if you were 2 or 92, he had the uncanny knack of making you feel as though you were the most important person on earth. Chico never missed a Philadelphia sporting event - an avid Eagles fan and a Phillies season ticket holder. During the playoffs, he would keep his brother on the telephone for hours watching the games together and talking about the plays. His favorite radio station was WIP 610 every morning with Angelo and every evening he never missed PTI (Pardon The Interruption) on ESPN. One of his favorite trips was to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown where he came home with several souvenirs and even more memories. When relaxing at home he enjoyed watching TV and grew to be the biggest Survivor fan in the whole family. Never passing up a dinner and a movie, he could often be found pocketing Splenda packets from the Olive Garden on his way to the Ritz Theatre. He loved family get-togethers, parties and when all the kids and grandkids were there. One year he even made a trip to Florida to attend his family reunion. He was never hard to find, all you had to do was just look in the middle of the group and there he was putting a smile on someone's face. Chico loved being a pop-pop and had the pop-pop car to prove it. Many times he would "peel wheels" from the red lights just to make everyone in the car laugh. He never passed up an opportunity to play with the grandkids and was often reprimanded for making a mess or getting out of control right along with all the kids. They loved his card tricks and he could be found putting dress-up clothes on the girls or throwing a football with the boys, it didn't matter to him what he did, as long as he was with his loved ones. Keeping in touch with his siblings was always a top priority and he looked forward to phone calls and sharing stories as distance separated them. He would always tell stories about his nieces and nephews and thought they were the best. One of Chico's greatest loves was Bugsy. There was nothing he wouldn't do for that dog and anyone who knew how much he loved him would find comfort in knowing that they are once again together. To know Chico in any capacity was to love him and every life that he touched was left better than it was found.
In Loving Memory of
William "Chico" Schuyler, Jr.
October 24, 1948
January 22, 2012
"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
William A. "Chico"
On January 22, 2012 of Stratford, NJ. Age 63 years. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Connors). Devoted step-dad of Stephanie Ferroni (Bryan), Michael Scheer (Trish), Ryan Scheer (Megan), Shawn McCall, and the late "Bugsy". Dear brother of Carol Dakin (the late Joseph), Cathy Noel (Thomas), and Don Schuyler (Kim) and the late Ron. Proud grandfather of Sydney, Ryan, Max, Michael, Nicholas, Gabrielle and Bryce. Chico was a self employed commercial painter. The family will receive relatives and friends Friday morning 11:00AM at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church 433 Park Ave. Laurel Springs, NJ 08021. Funeral Service 12:00 Noon. Cremation and interment will take place privately. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Fox Chase Cancer Center c/o COSTANTINO FUNERAL HOME 231 W. WHITE HORSE PIKE BERLIN, NJ 08009. For information or to email condolences, please visit CostantinoFH.com.
Chico was a 3rd generation self-employed painter who was taught to paint by his father when he was just a teenager. His love for horses began at a young age when he worked as a groom at numerous race tracks across the country. This passion evolved into frequent visits to horse races with friends and family throughout the years. Chico was able to relate to anyone. Oftentimes simple painting jobs developed into lifelong friendships. He loved being a painter...that's who he was. This was a man with a "perfect hand", as one customer put it ... a perfectionist who never let one small detail go undone. Chico loved being near the water and could often be found building sandcastles or "borrowing" boogie boards from unsuspecting children. His love for the water often entailed many trips to the casino in Atlantic City and annual vacations in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where he would passionately hunt for shark's teeth for hours. Chico enjoyed a good meal as much as he loved to prepare one and never turned a meal down whether at home, at a friend's or at a customer's house. His love for the college football team, the Gators, was fostered by his frequent visits to family and vacations to Florida over the years. Fitting in with his "new family" came naturally as he was able to form bonds with everyone, young and old. It didn't matter if you were 2 or 92, he had the uncanny knack of making you feel as though you were the most important person on earth. Chico never missed a Philadelphia sporting event - an avid Eagles fan and a Phillies season ticket holder. During the playoffs, he would keep his brother on the telephone for hours watching the games together and talking about the plays. His favorite radio station was WIP 610 every morning with Angelo and every evening he never missed PTI (Pardon The Interruption) on ESPN. One of his favorite trips was to the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown where he came home with several souvenirs and even more memories. When relaxing at home he enjoyed watching TV and grew to be the biggest Survivor fan in the whole family. Never passing up a dinner and a movie, he could often be found pocketing Splenda packets from the Olive Garden on his way to the Ritz Theatre. He loved family get-togethers, parties and when all the kids and grandkids were there. One year he even made a trip to Florida to attend his family reunion. He was never hard to find, all you had to do was just look in the middle of the group and there he was putting a smile on someone's face. Chico loved being a pop-pop and had the pop-pop car to prove it. Many times he would "peel wheels" from the red lights just to make everyone in the car laugh. He never passed up an opportunity to play with the grandkids and was often reprimanded for making a mess or getting out of control right along with all the kids. They loved his card tricks and he could be found putting dress-up clothes on the girls or throwing a football with the boys, it didn't matter to him what he did, as long as he was with his loved ones. Keeping in touch with his siblings was always a top priority and he looked forward to phone calls and sharing stories as distance separated them. He would always tell stories about his nieces and nephews and thought they were the best. One of Chico's greatest loves was Bugsy. There was nothing he wouldn't do for that dog and anyone who knew how much he loved him would find comfort in knowing that they are once again together. To know Chico in any capacity was to love him and every life that he touched was left better than it was found.
In Loving Memory of
William "Chico" Schuyler, Jr.
October 24, 1948
January 22, 2012
"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Candles
carol
2012-01-24 17:53:46
Dearest Chico...all my memories of you are beautiful. Not only were you my precious husband, but my best friend. Your greatest attribute was the ability to teach..you have taught me more that I can say..taught me about love and more than that, about living for today and never giving up. We have been through some hard times together and like I've told you many times before...we will get through this one also. You will be sadly missed and loved forever.
kim schuyler
2012-01-24 18:28:44
Too many memories. My brother-in-law - my friend. Fantastic uncle. Always made me laugh. Spent hours on the phone with Donny. I love Chico!
Tyler William Schuyler
2012-01-24 20:57:12
Chico was my uncle, my godfather, my namesake, my blood , my family and most importantly . my friend. He was one of the toughest, if not the toughest person that I've ever met. When I was younger he would give me hope even if he didn't know he was. He convinced me that if you want something enough, nothing can stop you from achieving it. Chico may have been short in stature, but to me he was ten feet tall. His compassion , personality, and ability to put a smile on your face was second to none. They say that you only realize how much you love someone or something when it's gone. That's only partially true. I cherished every single moment I spent with him, whether it was in person or over the phone. I only wish that I could have spent more time with Chic. To remind him of how much I love and care about him as well as, ranting on with him about how much The Eagles suck, that there is always next year & thank God for the Phillies. I wanted to be at Chico's wake more than anything, regardless of the fact that my sorrow would ultimately result in me not being able to read this. No matter how hard I try to explain how much I love Chico, how much I will miss him, and how much he meant to me; I couldn't. Such words simply do not exist. I will carry on with you in my heart until the day I come up to see you.
"May the wind always be at your back and the sun upon your face. And may the wings of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars."
Day turned to night
Darkness has come
Melancholy eyes,
ties and black shoes
Where is the light?
Dim from much glum,
Caliginous sighs,
and the sound of the blues.
Soon it will turn bright
Arise does the sun
brightening the skies
as well as our moods.
Tyler William Schuyler
Tony Dakin
2012-01-25 02:13:20
Who will ever forget that smile. You could feel his energy when in the same room. He seemed to bubble with life. Always had the knack for looking at the "silver lining" in things. Simply said, the eternal optimist. All of my uncle's ARE my brothers. They'd have my back, no questions asked. I will never forget you and treasure all of the time I was able to spend with you. Thank you God for allowing me to know this wonderful, funny, caring and kind person. Give Pop, Nan & Ron a huge hug for me. Rest in peace. Love ya Chic.
Michele Dakin
2012-01-25 02:56:10
I will always have so many fond memories of you Chico....you always had a smile on your face and you always made me laugh even tho we differed on our sports teams...lol Dani always used to love watching you do your card tricks. God Bless Chico...we will always love you and miss you...say hi to the family!!
Nothing Gold Can Stay~Robert Frost
Nature's first green is gold.
Her hardest hue to hold
Her early leaf's a flower
But only so an hour
Then leaf subsides to leaf
so Eden sank to grief
So dawn goes down today
Nothing Gold Can Stay
You will always be Gold, Chico!!
Vicki Connors
2012-01-25 03:23:16
Chico was the gretest men I have evwer known. Mike and I had some of th best memories of our lifetime. Many of those at Myrtle Beach SC. He had one of the gretest personalities I have i have ever known. Chico was alot of fun. I knew when Carol and Chico met they were made for each other. Chico will be sadly missed.
Patricia Lee Anderson
2012-01-26 00:20:24
Remember the good times we had together in Medford.Rest in peace until we meet again.
Mike Scheer
2012-01-26 03:57:38
Chico,
To know you was to love you! Since you came into our family not only have you touched my heart but more importantly my mother and children. Thank you so much for making my mom so happy and being so good to Michael, Nicholas, and Gabrielle. They loved you more than you will ever know and miss you so much already. I will never forget going to the Phils Giants playoff game in 2009 when after the final out you made an all out sprint from our seats to the car and left me alone amongst 45,000 people. All so you could get to the crown vic where you illegally parked for a quick escape. Of course you remembered to grab your little cooler that you stuffed 4 hoagies in just in case it went extra innings. I love you man and could never thank you enough for all you did for our family. You are a true inspiration and taught me a great deal about what is truly important in life. You fought the good fight and are the strongest man I have ever known. Love you Chico
Angie Garro
2012-01-26 16:41:24
I didn't grow up around Chico like my brother or cousins, but he made an impact on my life. I remember him most during my young adult years, before i was married & after we had kids. He extolled the virtues of Taco Bell's steak fajitas to me. He was a good friend and brother to our father Ron. He came down to Florida with Dad before we left for Okinawa, we were @ Olive Garden. I'm glad you found love & a family with Carol. I will miss you. Angie
Pat & Harry Williamson
2012-01-27 16:22:05
Dear Carol, We just learned of Chico's passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. We remember him always smiling and upbeat. How blessed you all were to have him in your life! Fondly, Pat and Harry Williamson
Jennifer Weiley
2012-01-27 21:26:48
Remember the first time I met him thinking "he's not mexican".. he used to leave the remote in the freezer.... Remember the day he met his wife Carol, he came home with a glow that I never saw leave his eyes... his love for family
Tony Dakin
2012-01-30 14:01:35
I wish to thank everyone who spoke at Chico's funeral service. I wanted to share a story about Chico but didn't think I could get through it while standing among you all. This then is why I have chosen to submit a second candle. OK, here goes it: While visiting the Schuyler's house on Skeet Road, Chico and I were sitting together on a couch watching the Phillies game. Others were making their dinner plates in the kitchen before returning to the front room to watch the game. The Phillies weren't playing well that particular day so Chico decided we should change fate by generating some good luck. He says, "OK Tone, let's go...it's time to turn our hats around." So around they went. The next batter strikes out. Chico's like, "Geez, OK do you have anything in your pocket?" My reply, "Yes". He says, "OK, take what's in that pocket and put it in your other one." I decide, no this is crazy, it won't help and shake my head no. He changes things to his other pocket and reluctantly allows me to continue to watch the game even though I didn't do as he wished. The next batter Bowa grounds into a double play. Chico exclaims, "MAN!!!" At that moment big Ron and Don are returning to the room with their plates and say, "What happened?" Chico says, "Bowa grounded into a double play...and it's all because Tone here didn't change his pocket..." Big Ron and Don are like, "Yo Tone, what's up with that...let's get with the program pal..." I'm sure many can vouch for Chico's attempts to change his teams fates. It always seemed that time would stand still and none of us would ever grow old. We'd just live together as we were forever. Miss ya big guy, RIP!!!