The Passing of Robert Schindler

We received the sad news that Bob Schindler, father of
Terri Schiavo, passed away early this morning:

The family of Robert Schindler, Sr. releases the following
statement: Robert S. Schindler, Sr., of Gulfport, Florida,
father of the late Terri Schindler Schiavo, passed away
August 29, 2009 from heart failure at Northside Hospital
n St. Petersburg, Florida.

Robert fought valiantly to save the life of his brain- injured
daughter Terri in the landmark right to life case that
culminated in her imposed death by court-ordered starvation
and thirst on March 31, 2005. After Terri's death, along with
his wife Mary, daughter Suzanne (Schindler) Vitadamo and
son Bobby Schindler, he founded the Terri Schindler Schiavo
Foundation in St. Petersburg dedicated to supporting other
families faced with the same need to fight for the rights of
their disabled or otherwise vulnerable loved ones.

Robert was born in Philadelphia on October 23, 1937 and
was 71 years of age. Proceeded in death by his daughter
Theresa Schindler. He is survived by his wife Mary, daughter
Suzanne Vitadamo (Michael), son Bobby Schindler and
granddaughter Alexandra.

A Mass of Christian burial with visitation preceding will
be scheduled to take place in Philadelphia, PA. Times and
location will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the
Terri Schindler Schiavo Foundation,
5562 Central Avenue, Suite 2,
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707,
phone (727) 490-7603

We are quite thankful for the courageous stand Bob Schindler
look against euthanasia on behalf of his daughter and the
disabled. He did not seek the limelight or controversy but
responded by virtue of his love for his daughter an
understanding of truth and justice.

Join me in praying for his family as they grieve the loss of their father.