Paul B. Schmidt, February 16, 1935 - January 16, 2023

Paul was deeply devoted to his Catholic faith serving God and his community his entire life. He began his career at Catholic Family Center in the foster care and adoption department. He moved to become the Director of Social Services at St. Joseph’s Villa. He had many jobs where he helped people in Rochester, Buffalo and Syracuse - retiring at age 82. Paul was a compassionate leader and servant of God, serving on the Board of Directors of the Mary Cariola Center, the Christmas Bureau and Alternatives for Battered Women which he also helped establish. He was a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, earning the Knight of the Year Award for his service to the community and the Catholic faith. Paul served on the parish council at St. James and St. Joseph’s Churches and was also a parishioner at St. Jerome’s Church for the last 20 plus years.