Thomas Paul Schmitt, Jr., 76, passed away on November 27, 2019. He is the oldest of seven children born to Thomas P. Schmit, Sr. and Ellen O’Donnell Schmitt. He is survived by siblings, Michael H. Schmitt, George N. Schmitt, David A. Schmitt, Catherine M. Schmitt, Charles A. Schmitt, son Brian Schmitt, grandson Collin Schmitt and granddaughter Emma Schmitt. He was predeceased by brother John M. Schmitt.
Thomas was born in San Francisco on October 5, 1943. He graduated from Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach, VA. He worked at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Lab One in Norfolk as a certified dental technician before retiring after a 50 year long career in the industry. He was the inventor of the Virginia Partial, which has become the “partial of choice” in the dental industry. He was a Christian and a devoted member of OV Church.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 6th from 5-8 PM at Altmeyer Funeral Home – Southside Chapel, 5033 Rouse Drive, Virginia Beach, VA.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 7th at OV Church, 9504 Selby Pl, Norfolk, VA 23503, with Pastor Aaron Dininny officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby St. Norfolk, VA.
Memorials may be given to Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, VA or local SPCA. Arrangements have been entrusted to Altmeyer Funeral Home.
Thomas Paul Schmitt, Jr.
October 5, 1943 - November 27, 2019
10/05/1943 - 11/27/2019
Past Services
Visitation
Friday December 06, 2019
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Altmeyer Funeral Home - Southside Chapel
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
(757) 422-4000 | Directions
Service
Saturday December 07, 2019
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Saturday December 07, 2019
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Mr. Tommy brought joy to everyone that knew him especially the children. We will miss him but we are comforted in knowing that he had a relationship with Jesus and is with Him now in eternity!
It didn’t take long for Tommy and me to realize we had both been at UNC. So of course we always chatted about the school and a favorite eating spot there. He would fill me in on game details, especially if I had only seen part of a game. We had such fun teasing each other about his great dislike for Duke and my partial devotion to them. Tommy was a ray of sunshine at church, always encouraging others. He will surely be missed.
We are so thankful forTommy. He was such a light and blessing to everyone at Ov Church, especially the kids would light up when they walked through the doors and saw him. He was known as the candy man and would also bless people with special gifts on their birthdays. He had such a big heart for loving like Jesus and for Jesus. Now he is held in Jesus our Lords presence.
Michael, So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother…good part..he is in heaven. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God hold your family close to His heart and comfort you all.
I knew Tommy many many years ago, when he live with Curtis Todd in West Ocean View. We had many good times back in the day. My condolences to the family.
I knew Tommy many years ago, when he lived in West Ocean View with Curtis Todd. We had many good times back in the day. My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.