Arnold Schmidig

Arnold F. Schmidig, age 84, of Wayne, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, surrounded by the loving care of his family.

Born in Passaic, NJ, Arnold spent his early childhood in Garfield before his family settled in Wood-Ridge when he was about five years old. He was the only child of Fridolin and Pauline Schmidig. Arnold attended Wood-Ridge High School, graduating with the Class of 1959, and went on to work as a draftsman before getting his associate degree in Mechanical Design from Newark College of Engineering now known as NJIT.

Over the course of his career, Arnold worked for several companies as a draftsman, ultimately spending the final eighteen years of his professional life at Howmedica in Rutherford, NJ before retiring in 1999.

Arnold married Dolores Breen, and together they raised three sons; Gregg, Brian, and Scott while living in Wood-Ridge. Although Arnold and Dolores later parted ways, he found love once again with his devoted partner, Stasia Hrab. Together, they shared many happy years in Wayne, NJ.

In retirement, Arnold enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, relaxation, trips to Atlantic City where he tried his luck at the slot machines, and quality time with his family. He was a sociable and kind-hearted man who delighted in helping others, whether they were neighbors, friends, or strangers. He was deeply proud of his Swiss and Austrian heritage and loved sharing stories about his roots.

Arnold’s greatest passion was his family. He especially cherished memorable East Coast road trips he took with his three sons.  He will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Arnold is survived by his three sons, Gregg Schmidig and his wife Safia Bhimji of Monroe, NY, Brian Schmidig of Haskell, NJ, and Scott Schmidig of Wood-Ridge, NJ, and four grandchildren; Averie Schmidig of Monroe, NY, Brianna Schmidig of Basking Ridge, NJ, Joseph Schmidig of Basking  Ridge, NJ, and Michael Schmidig of Wood-Ridge, NJ.