Michael J. Schamel Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 12, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Michael J. Schamel of Hector, New York. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael J. Schamel to show support.
He is survived by: his wife Karen; his children, Kathleen, Michael, Matthew and Adam; his children-in-law, Samantha, Shannon and Brit; his child Tipper; his grandchildren, Callan, Finn, Aiden, Charlotte, Easton and Pops; his siblings, Jack, Gail, Guy, Pat, Tony and Norman; and his close friends, Lee and Honker. He is also survived by his sons, brothers and other friends.
Covid limitations were no deterrent and found Pops out building a lean-to in the woods (a tribute to Raquette Lake, his second favorite place on earth) so that he could continue the camping tradition with his grandsons.
He donated enough blood and plasma to sink a small ship and was insistent that his body be used for science and learning (upstate.edu) when he was finished destroying it. In lieu of flowers, his legacy can be honored by supporting Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association (senecalake.org) or Habitat for Humanity in Hector, NY.
