In Memoriam: Former Sea Bright Resident, Joe Schwartz, 76

Former Sea Bright resident, Joseph Robert Schwartz, of Gainesville, Florida, passed away on Feb. 13. He was 76.

Joe Schwartz
Photo/family via Thompson Memorial Home

“Joe was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He was an accomplished expert in culinary arts. His special interests were numerous to include landscaping, cruising, boating, caring for his wonderful cats, fishing, dining at ethnic restaurants and spending time with his friends and family. While Joe had many accomplishments, he will be most remembered for the way he impacted the lives of those around him. He was incredibly thoughtful, selfless, and generous. He was always there to help anyone in need. He did so with a smile and always his excellent sense of humor. He demonstrated incredible
devotion to family and friends.”
Loved ones of Joe Schwartz in his obituary

Joe received an honorable discharge as a proud veteran with military service in the United States Army. He completed bachelor of science (BS) and master’s in education in electrical engineering at Newark College of Engineering (now NJIT) and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Joe had a long and distinguished career at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He served in the Department of the Army as a civilian working for the Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) in the Research, Development and Engineering Center. His area of expertise was laser technology and electronic warfare.

Joe rose through the ranks in the organization, with his last assignment at Fort Monmouth being an associate director in its headquarters.

After his work at CECOM, Joe served as senior science advisor at the U.S. Army Southern Command where he completed his career.

Joe served as the president of the Association of Old Crows — Garden State Chapter, an organization for those who have common interests in electronic warfare, electromagnetic spectrum operations, cyber electromagnetic activities, and information operations — from 1989 to 1991. Joe had numerous publications and seven patents related to his work with his field of expertise.

Joe was predeceased by his parents and his sisters, Patricia August and Carol Muhlenforth.

He is survived by: his beloved wife, Diane Brady Schwartz; his children, Michael Schwartz, of Wall, and Laura Coreas (Tony), of Simpsonville, South Carolina; precious granddaughters, Larissa, Victoria and Amanda Coreas; his brother, Ronald Schwartz (Ann), of Red Bank; and many loved nieces and nephews. “His lifelong friends and colleagues were also a special part of his life.”

Visiting hours will be held at John E. Day Funeral Home on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 8 p.m. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. James R.C. Church in Red Bank. Following the mass, there will be entombment services at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown.

— Edited obituary prepared by family via Thompson Memorial Home