Edward Francis Schmidt Jr., 91, of Mesa, Arizona passed away Monday October 1, 2012 in Mesa, Arizona. Mr. Schmidt was born in Brooklyn, New York. Contributions may be made in Mr. Schmidt’s honor to Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Rd, Mesa, Arizona 85206. Please specify for Religious Education or Masses. Services for Mr. Schmidt will be Tuesday, October 9, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1244 S. Power Road, Mesa. There will be a 9:30 AM Rosarywith the Mass following at 10:00 AM. Interment to take place Friday October 26, 2012 at Riverside National Memorial Cemetery in California.