Obituary of David L. Schmidtmann

David L. Schmidtmann, 52, of Pioneer Street, passed away Sunday afternoon at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, after a long illness and with his loving family at his side. Born March 10, 1957, in Amsterdam, NY, He was the son of Donald P. and Jean Corsette Schmidtmann, Sr. He was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. Dave was employed by Collette Manufacturing in Amsterdam, and later worked as a mechanic for the Pattersonville rest area of the NYS Thruway, until his illness. He enjoyed garage sales, restoring furniture, going to Turning Stone and playing with Poppie. Dave was predeceased by his father and by his brother Chris. Survivors include his mother Jean Schmidtmann of Amsterdam; his companion Cathy Casillas; a step-daughter Deanna; two grandchildren Xavier and Natalie; six brothers, Donald P. Julie Schmidtmann, Jr. of Tribes Hill, Michael Maureen Schmidtmann of Amsterdam, Timothy Maria Schmidtmann of Johnstown, Thomas Marcia Schmidtmann of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Michelle Schmidtmann of Tribes Hill and William Schmidtmann of Amsterdam; several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 12 noon at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family funeral Homes, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Amsterdam. Calling Hours will be held Wednesday morning from 10am to 12noon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.