The Passing of Rober 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 in 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
make 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 took
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 and understanding of truth and justice.

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