Herbert J. Schiffer

Herbert Schiffer 83, of Valhalla, N.Y. died on Oct.26,2021. Herb was a devoted husband, father, and family man.

Born in the Bronx, Herb was the son of a carpenter, Herbert Schiffer and his wife Aleksandra.  Herb grew up in the Bronx with his three siblings Maryanne, Michael and Peter.

In 1967, Herb wed the love of his life, Anne Marie Igoe. Herb is survived by his wife Anne Marie, his daughter Denise Delany and her husband Darragh Delany, and their son Ryan, his son Gregory and his wife Margaret, and their sons Gregory and William, and his son Christopher and his wife Mary, and their children, Caitlin, Alexandra and Liam. Herb is predeceased by his daughter Theresa. Herb graduated from Stepinac High School in 1956 and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve in the 60’s.  He joined the Fire Department of New York City in 1965 where he spent his career serving as a first responder.  During his tenure with the FDNY, Herb rose through the ranks as Lieutenant, Fire Marshall, Captain, Supervising Fire Marshal and retired as a Deputy Chief in 1995.  Herb always had a great affinity for his first Firehouse, Engine 75 / Ladder 33 in the Bronx, attending the annual Holiday party without fail.

Like many firemen, Herb had a strong work ethic and was also an entrepreneur, with his own construction business.

Herb valued education and continuous learning, which he instilled in his children and grandchildren. He graduated summa cum laude from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1974.

Herb believed in giving back and paying it forward and often volunteered his time, including time as the PTO president of his children’s elementary school, as well as with his local fire department in Valhalla.

Herb enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and landscaping, and was an avid boater and fisherman. Herb was a lifelong subscriber to National Geographic, exhibiting his natural curiosity and his ambition to always gain a deeper understanding of the world and how things work.  His grandchildren, in particular, share this quality.

The pride Herb had for his children and grandchildren knew no bounds.  Everyone who knew Herb was better for having him in their lives and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Reposing, Hawthorne Funeral Home on Thursday, Oct.28,2021 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Mass, Holy Name of  Jesus Church, Valhalla, N.Y. on Friday, 10 AM. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, please donate in Herb’s memory to Tunnel to Towers Foundation. https://t2t.org/

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