Joseph "Joe" Gustave Schwartz

Joseph G. “Joe” Schwartz Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Joe was born on May 27, 1947, in Woburn, Massachusetts to Joseph and Mary Schwartz. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

He met his wife of 52 years, Diane, in 1969, and they married on June 30, 1972. He is survived by his wife, Diane; four children, Gail (Danny) Wagner of Brooksville, Florida, Christopher (Karri) Silva of Coshockton, Ohio, Kari-Ann Schwartz of Great Falls, and Jeanne (Matthew) Schwartz-Martin of Hays, Kansas; as well as his brother, Richard of Ossippee, New Hampshire; and sister, Mary Ann of Epping, New Hampshire. There are also 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; and numerous friends across the United States. He was preceded in death by his father and mother.

Cremation has taken place, and his remains will be interred at the Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Fort Harrison, Helena, Montana.

In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations made in his name to a veterans’ assistance organization such as Wounded Warrior Project, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), or the American Legion.