Northampton Area Senior High School
Class Of 1973
Following an extended illness, LCDR Jim Schneider, USNR (Ret) of Macclenny, FL passed away on March 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 69.
He was predeceased by his parents, Peter Sr. and his wife Dannye, and a son, Christopher. He is survived by his wife, Cherry; his three sons James of Oak Ridge, TN; Jacob of Merritt Island, FL; and Josh and wife, Stephanie of Knoxville, TN; brother Pete Jr. of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; sister Cathi Krimmel of Schnecksville, PA, brother Mike of Northampton, PA; and three grandchildren.
Jim was a proud graduate of Northampton Area High School, class of 1973. He starred in basketball with his brother, Mike, winning a district championship in 1972 and being named first team all state in 1973.
His career included flying as a Navy pilot as well as a captain for FedEx, where he travelled the world. At home, he was an active church member and a long time supporter of their missions to Haiti, travelling there each year to build schools and support their mission and orphanage.
“If you didn’t know him, words are not enough; if you knew him, words are not necessary.” Services will be held on March 29 in Orange Park, FL. Donations in Jim’s memory can be made to the Pete Schneider Scholarship fund c/o Northampton Athletic Office, 1619 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067.
Published in:
The Morning Call March 16, 2025
https://www.mcall.com/obituaries/james-e-schneider/
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