Obituary

Lawrence David "Dave" Schwartz entered eternal rest on September 14, 2021. He was born in Buffalo, NY on September 12, 1945, to the late Lawrence Leroy Schwartz and Dolores Bihl Schwartz. Dave was the beloved husband of 52 years to Elaine Ingelfinger Schwartz. He was the loving father of Robert Schwartz (Barbara), David Schwartz, Karen Melerine (Don), and Amber Gallagher (Chris). He was also the proud PaPa of Lyra Schwartz, Garrett, Graham and Blake Melerine, and Jeb and Ryan Gallagher. He was the dear brother of Marie Zagorsky of Cumberland, RI and Paul Schwartz of Winter Garden, FL. Dave was a humble, kind man, and he expressed his love through his actions. He worked in the lumber industry for over 40 years and was a devoted member of St. Peters Catholic church. He enjoyed working in his yard and spending time with his family and friends. Due to COVID-19, social distancing is encouraged and masks are required to attend services. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Friends and family are invited to the Funeral Mass at St. Peters Catholic Church, 125 E. 19th Ave., Covington, LA on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with a visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. until service time. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Abbey, Cemetery, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, LA.