John J. Schantz

1936 - 2019  (83 years)

• Name	John J. Schantz
  Born	21 Jun 1936	Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA
  Gender	Male
  Died	1 Jul 2019	Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York, USA
  Buried	Y  [1]
  Person ID	I467418	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	25 Oct 2020

  
  

  Father	Francis Joseph Schantz,   b. 29 Apr 1905, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA ,   d. 4 Feb 2002, Rochester, Monroe County, New York, USA  (Age 96 years)
  Mother	Catherine Halleck,   b. 17 Oct 1910, New York, USA ,   d. 28 Jun 1984, Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York, USA  (Age 73 years)
  Married	2 Apr 1932	Syracuse, Onondaga County, New York, USA
  Family ID	F52681	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Jane Conge
  Children	1. Schantz   2. Schantz   3. Schantz   4. Schantz
  Last Modified	25 Oct 2020
  Family ID	F154940	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). John J. Schantz Irondequoit - John J. Schantz Sr. of Irondequoit NY, formerly of Naples, FL passed away peacefully the morning of July 1, 2019 at the Episcopal Church Home at the age of 83. He is survived by his Children; John Jr. (Julie) Schantz, Stephen (JoEllyn) Schantz, Christine Schantz Speedy, Gregory (Jennilee) Schantz; and the mother of his children Jane (Conge) Gears; grandchildren Brian, David, Jason and Erin Schantz, Samantha and Mark Speedy and Grayson Schantz, sisters Veronica (Walt) DeWind and Catherine (Stuart) Meisenzahl, his aunt Elizabeth Schantz and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Frank J. and Catherine (Halleck) Schantz and his brother Tim Schantz. John was born and raised in Rochester. He graduated from Aquinas Institute in 1954 and earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Syracuse University in 1958. Upon graduation he entered the United States Air Force and as a fighter pilot achieved the rank of Major. As a member of the N Y Air National Guard, John served in Viet Nam where he flew 264 combat missions. John was President of Schantz Homes, Inc. for 35 years and a dedicated member of his community serving on numerous civic and industry boards. He was intensely focused, hardworking and resilient. He lived life at full throttle and enjoyed socializing and sharing stories with his family and many varied friends. John was a member of Oak Hill Country Club. He was an avid golfer, skier, runner and sailor. He also traveled extensively. John's family extends a special thanks to friends and neighbors who provided companionship and kept him safe in his time need. The family is grateful to his many caregivers and the staff at the Rochester Episcopal Home for their compassionate care. His family will receive friends Monday, July 15, 4-7 pm at the funeral home (570 Kings Highway So.). Private interment at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Aquinas Institute of Rochester, 1127 Dewey Ave., Rochester, NY, 14613. To share a memory or send the family a condolence, please visit www.harrisfuneralhome.com.