Birth date: Oct 1, 1952 Death date: May 26, 2014
Craig Brian Schermerhorn, 61, of Cicero, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born in Syracuse and served with the US Army, Military Police from 1973 to 1974 in Ft. Monmouth, NJ. Craig was a Senior Sys Read Obituary
Hi Pam,
Another Klaila here. Craig and I were great buddies growing up. We fired off rockets, threw a pound of sodium into a pond, shot frogs with BB guns, and yes, broadcast over the radio that my sister is ugly.
Back in the mid eighties I was visiting Syracuse and came out to your house - I think it was in Lafayette. Some of your neighbors came over, and we had a party. As I remember, you were pregnant with your first child.
We (boys) spent the evening in the music room and drove you (girls) crazy with our awful music.
Anyway, I just want to say how sad I am that Craig is gone. It must be a terrible loss for you, and I hope you get through it ok.
Bill
Pam,
I am part of the Klaila klan, old family friends of the Schermerhorn family. I feel so thankful that I shared hours of laughter with Craig while I was in Syracuse for a high school reunion in 2010. I hadn't seen him since high school in the 70s. We met at the care facility where his Mom resides. She hadn't opened her eyes in a very long time, but as we sat with her, and laughed until we cried, remembering the hilarious times we had in our youth, she suddenly lifted her head, opened her eyes, and looked at the both of us. It was awesome! I learned of Craig's passing from another family friend who still lives in the Syracuse area. And Robbie, if you read this ... remember this? ... "Robbie, keees me good night." And I still have the letters and photos you sent me from Viet Nam. Pam or Robbie, if you could possibly share with me, why Craig died so young, I would appreciate it. My email: [email protected]
My heart goes out to all of you.
Cindy Klaila
Craig, or Craigy was a family friend. He often joined my brother and I in our unrelenting torture of our sisters. Craigy developed the most heinous curse, guaranteed to send my sisters crying to our mom. Please use this carefully: Punk Baby Garbage Breath.
My brother (Bill) and Craig had an interest in electronics. My role was to lure my sisters into the trap. Bill and Craig built a radio transmitter that allowed them to broadcast on the same frequency as WNDR (the uber pop station of the time). I turned on the radio and encouraged my sister Cindy to listen to the hits of the day. All at once there was a news bulletin: Cindy is ugly! Followed by an update: Cindy is fat! Cindy ran screaming to my mother and Craig's mom with the unlikely story that we somehow controlled the radio. Craigy, Bill and I looked incredulous, exclaiming: How could we possibly broadcast over a radio station? My mother sensing something was up admonished Cindy not to pay attention to us… and with a bemused smile suggested we go outside and play. This is the essence of Craig Schermerhorn.
The Klaila family now spread far and wide is celebrating the life of Craig.
ps. We will be happy to share the plans for the electric chair for…. never mind.
I am so sorry for you loss. As Bill said, he was way too young. The prayers of all who knew him are with you.
Dear Pam
I was saddened and shocked to learn of Craig's passing. He was way too young, it had to be totally unexpected. I surely hope you and the children are bearing up reasonably well, although I know it must be difficult. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you, as I'm sure many others are.
Sincerely, William Kohler
I'll remember Craig as a good friend and a talented musician. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Pam, Alyssa and Jeff, We're so sorry for your loss and are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
My condolences to Craig's family and friends.
Bill Pipines
