Jeffrey Schwartz, 55, bond trader

Jeffrey F. Schwartz of Ridgefield, a bond trader who had been active in youth and adult athletic programs here, died on Monday evening, Aug. 1, 2005, at his home. He was 55 years old and the husband of Sharon Schwartz.

Jeff Schwartz was born in the Bronx, N.Y., on Sept. 24, 1949, son of Michael and Lena Cohen Schwartz. He attended Bronx schools, graduated from James Monroe High School and attended Baruch College of Manhattan.

A bond trader, Mr. Schwartz was employed by the Manufacturer’s Hanover Trust Company of New York City, Geneve of New York City and later of Greenwich, U.B.S. Financial Securities, and Willowbridge Associates of Plainsboro, N.J.

He had been a resident of Ridgefield since 1978, coming here from Riverdale, N.Y.

Mr. Schwartz was active in Ridgefield sporting activities. He was the organizer of the Semanon’s softball team, later called Sports Vision, in the Ridgefield Men’s Softball League. He was also active as a coach with the Ridgefield Little League and Ridgefield Basketball Association in years past.

“Besides a great love for his family, his next love of life was his friends,” the family said. “He was a people person in every sense of the word, deeply loved by many, and a great Yankees and Knicks fan. If you knew him, you would picture him forever with a cigar and bag of pretzels, having a good Sunday conversation.”

His family added that he spent a great deal of his time “coaching from the field or the stands, as he followed his sons’ sporting lives with a loud and visible, but always positive presence.”

Besides his wife of 31 years, Mr. Schwartz is survived by two sons, Joshua Schwartz and Justin Schwartz, both of Ridgefield; a sister, Marsha Famighette of Long Island; a sister-in-law, Dr. Shelly Kafka of Pennsylvania; a brother-in-law, Larry Rosenberg; as well as three nieces, Jamie, Bonnie and Dawn, and two nephews, Gareth and Wesley.

Rabbi Jon Haddon will lead a memorial service and a celebration of his life on Sunday, Aug. 7, at 4 p.m. in Temple Shearith Israel, 46 Peaceable Street.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Burial will take place in Ridgebury Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions to the Cancer Research Foundation, c/o Janice Dutcher, MD, 750 Kappock Street, #511, Riverdale, NY 10463 would be appreciated.

Kane Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.