Obituary of Laurence C. Schacht Sr.

Laurence C. Schacht Sr. peacefully passed away on November 15, 2020. Born on July 29, 1939 to the late Bertrand & Margaret (nee McLees) Schacht. Predeceased by his loving wife Mary P. (nee McNally.) Beloved father of Laurence C. Schacht, Jr. (Natalie) & Kathleen A. Paust (Ronald Jr.) Adored grandfather of Leigh Ann & Tyler Paust. Cherished brother of Robert (Yang) Schacht, Karen Greene (Murray,) Gerard (Nancy) Schacht, & the late Judith Needham & John. Proud veteran of the United States Army and Police Officer of the NYPD. With everyone’s health and NY regulations in mind, the number of visitors must be monitored. Mourners will be asked to be patient and must prepare to wait outside the building. Visitors will be cycled through while practicing social distancing so that all may have the chance to pay their respects. Please remember, the sick, elderly and those with compromised health, should avoid public settings. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held… Our Parishes are also practicing recommended guidelines, limiting the number of people that may gather in church. Seating for family will be designated, and friends will be allowed in as room permits, however, this will be limited. If you would like to attend the Funeral Mass, please understand that seating cannot be guaranteed and you should be prepared to observe from a distance. Viewing will be held on Friday, November 20, 2020 from 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. in Hodder Farenga Funeral Home, 899 McLean Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10704 Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 10:45 A.M. in St. Barnabas Church, Bronx, NY Interment will follow in St. Raymond's Cemetery, Bronx, NY