Mr. Michael Schutze

Michael Schutze, 74, passed away on 7/25/24 at Rockledge Regional hospital. He is the husband of Kathleen Schutze. They shared 51 years of marriage together. They met in 1972 at SUNY Brockport, while preparing to go into the Peace Corps after college graduation. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Grew up in Wayne, NJ with 6 siblings. Graduated fron Don Bosco Technical High School; then SUNY Brockport with his B.S. in Physics. Served 1 year in the Peace Corp as a teacher in Liberia, West Africa. Then after teaching for a few years at his alma mater; he worked for General Dynamics as an acoustic engineer for 10 years in Groton, Connecticut. He was employed with Lockheed/United Space Alliance since 1988, finishing the shuttle program as a Senior Reliability Engineer until the center's closure in 2011. Then he finished out his career at URS/Pfizer chemical as Lead Reliability Engineer. Retired in January 2015 to pursue other passions. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament church in Port St John, Florida. Many people knew him as a bingo caller for the church and member of Knights of Columbus. As well as his bagpiping performances around Brevard county and other events throughout the state. As a loving father he was also a long time volunteer for Boy Scouts of America. He will be remembered for his love of family, friends and Scottish games. He is survived by his loving wife Kathleen, His Daughter Jeanine Lopez, Son-in-law Stephen Lopez, Son Christoph Schutze, Daughter-in-law Lindsey Schutze, Daughter Yuko Hamlett, Son-in-law Lando Hamlett , Grandchildren Isabelle Lopez, Avery Schutze, Robert Marier. 3 brothers Wiliam, John and Vincent, sister Claire Marie. He was predeceased by two younger brothers Bernard and Timothy along with their parents. Vigil will be held Friday August 2nd, 2024 6:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m. at Funeral Solutions on U.S. 1 in Port St. John, Florida. A Memorial Mass will be held at Blessed Sacrament Church on US 1 in Port St. John, Florida at 11:00 am followed by a reception. in lieu of flowers the family asks that all donations be made to: The Cleveland Clinic for research on curing GPA Vasculitis https://my.clevelandclinic.org/giving Or Blessed Sacrament church in Port St. John, Florida renovation fund https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZHC2/home

Mr. Michael Schutze

January 30, 1950 - July 25, 2024

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January 30, 1950 - July 25, 2024

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