W. Henrietta, NY: Daniel J Schmidt – Dan or Danny to his family and friends – died on Friday, January 29, 2021, at age 67. This man brought so much love and laughter into this world! Always ready with a smart-ass answer, and those bright baby blues crinkled with a genuine laugh that you had to join in with. Our good memories of him are the most valued treasures, and any other types of recollections that we might have, will now provide stories filled with laughter and a shrug. Goodness, that man was a pain in the ass and the shenanigans were never-ending. Even during the last weeks of his life, he kept us all on our toes with his stubbornness and jokes.
His memory lives on through his many loved ones, more than we can count. His parents, Marjorie and Gerard Schmidt, sister Barbara Brown, and brother John (sp. Suzanne) Schmidt; three daughters: Amy Schmidt, Rachael Rodvik, and Melissa (sp. Omar) Reaves; seven grandchildren: Terrance Butler, Samantha Butler, Kevin Banks Jr., Camryn Reaves, Jackson Rodvik, Casmier Reaves, and Annarae Rodvik; three nephews: Steven Halter, JC Schmidt, and Kyle Schmidt. And his special friend and love, Annette Buda.
Dan’s wishes were to not have any services, to be cremated, and to have his ashes scattered in the Adirondack Mountains, the place that he loved the most. We would all love for you to share your stories of him here. He will be missed greatly.
Your happy place with snow up to your knees, missing you every day honey…
This is for you Amy! This memory will always put a smile on your face and the story will always be remembered!!!
Happy 
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I was so lucky to have this wonderful man in my life, he truly was a man with a heart bigger than himself! He is so missed but will always be with me. Heaven gained one of the good one’s! Rest in peace honey.
I’m so sorry for this heartbreaking loss! I’ve heard so many nice things about Dan from Annette. He was a very loved man and gave that love back to everyone in his life! I’m so sorry Annette that you lost your best friend in life! I hope you take comfort in the many great memories that you hold in your heart! I am praying for all of you!
Thanks honey, I’ll never forget the day I took that pic, just 1 of our many many adventurers! And him having Dylan getting him too tootsie rolls at Kelsey’s wedding!
I miss you Daddy so much but am so happy your finally pain free. I will be always be your babygirl. ❤️❤️
Dan was such a good friend and such fun to be around. We had a lot of fun together; picnics, Corning glassware, walks in parks. Dan always was there to lend a hand. Every time I had a computer problem or needed anything he was there. He was just a good guy.
Rest in peace Danny. See you later on.
Enjoyed my time so much with Dan and and Annette at the Ring of Fire on Conesus Lake, both of us loved the classic wooden boats. What a lovely, fun man… made my annual party even more special! Bon Voyage!
Rest In Peace Danny. You were always fun to be around. We played a lot together as kids. Your family and friends will miss you. With Much Love your cousin Debbie
Honey I just can’t stand the loneliness without you and us just going, so guess what? We are adopting a dog today! I still wait for you to barrell in here at any time from the cottage, that’s where I think you are. I look at our pic’s from all over all the time and each 1 has a story! Honey you are always with me💔❤
The tears are turning into smiles, but missing my Best Friend every single day…Love you honey. 💔💞
Happy Father’s Day Honey~ I miss you so much every single day…💔💔💔
Honey ,1 of our many last talks stays with me always~ Everytime you sit in that chair I’ll be shining down upon you! Thank you for never leaving me, every day is a memory!
Hi honey 😚~
I just want another day with you…….
Lovey is doing great and I see you all the time through her, she’s been on a road trip and did surveylence with me, everything we would do. She may be here to hold but I want a great big hug from my burly strong man….,..
Missing you everyday~
Honey I know you’re with me, why is it everyday is still the same as the 1st? I can’t take it without you…..
Honey~ Everyday I have a memory that pop’s up, this was truly our time of the year!!! Thank you for all the extra days that you are shining down upon me! XOXO
Always Thankful for you ! ❤ And all the amazing times! We did have it all, and always will~ Hqppy Thanksgiving Honey, I love you~
A year…..
My mind still talks to you
My heart still looks for you
But I know you are at Peace…..
It feels the same as it did a year ago though 💔
Honey~ I MISS you every single day….
I know you’re with me always, you’re “Always shining down upon me” but right now I just need you……..
Honey, I miss you all the time..
Everyday I miss you, thinking about anything, food, sun, rain, going to the drive in, just thought about it, googled what was playing and I end up saying, there’s no Honey “Wanna go…..” for everything.
in my life. Honey it isn’t any easier, if anything I just miss you more….. You are definitely always shinning down upon me just like you said✨ I love you…..💔❤️💔
Honey~ You are with me everyday and I miss you Just as much as the day you left me. It’s not getting easier and I can’t move on. I miss my best friend, my partner in crime, my love, every single day. I know you’re shining down upon me, I can feel it and I can laugh, but the hurt is always there……..💔
Honey, just listening to you….. Yes always the answers🙏 Please wisper in my ear, let it be… Well pack up we’re out of here, this place is unbearable I can’t deal with it without you.
So off we go, as long as I’ve got you I can do anything!
Out next adventure is just ahead~
I love you and miss you, more that you’ll ever know……😔💔
If you think I will ever look into somebody’s eyes the way I did yours or that I would feel about someone the way I felt about you Than new are mistaken. You will always be my favorite kind of love……..💔💔💔