John "Schmitty" Schmidt of Villa Park formerly of Galewood, age 57. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, nee Gremp; fiancé of Natalie La Cava; loving father of Colleen, Emily and Mary; cherished son of Joan and the late Ronald Schmidt; dear brother of Debbie Drop, Diane Lovergine and the late James Schmidt; fond uncle, cousin and friend to many. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Road, Westchester on Friday, January 3, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Chapel Service at 6:30 p.m. Interment private. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.