James “Jim” Schwartz

James “Jim” Edwin Schwartz, 79, of Burlington, KY, formerly of Edgewood, KY passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Facility in Edgewood, KY. Jim was born July 21, 1943 in Covington, KY to the late Earl and Rita Schwartz. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army. Jim was also very active in Northern Kentucky Youth Football and had served as the director, an office holder, and a coach during his time with the organization. He was also a member of the Northern Kentucky Youth Football Hall of Fame. Jim was a devout catholic and was a member of St. Barbara Church in Erlanger, KY. He was also an avid golfer, and in his retirement he worked part time at Lassing Pointe for over 13 years. Jim was a fun, loving guy with a big heart. He loved his country and his family, and he was a proud husband, father and “pepal”. He was preceded in death by his sister, Pat Schwartz, and his brother, John Schwartz. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Linda Schwartz (nee:Humphries), his beloved children: Jim Schwartz (Lisa), Kelli Arlinghaus (John), and Dan Schwartz (Katie), and his cherished grandkids, Abbie, Emily, Lincoln, Lindley, Libby, Wyatt, Lydia and Colton. A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at St. Barbara Church, 4042 Turkeyfoot Rd, Erlanger, KY 41018. A memorial Mass will be held immediately following at 10:00 AM at the Church. Jim will be laid to rest at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, KY at the convenience of his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Covington Catholic High School at 1600 Dixie Hwy, Park Hills, KY 41011 in memory of Jim.