John J. Schwarzmeier, 77, of Pittsburgh died Monday.

He was the loving husband and best friend of Patrice Kight Schwarzmeier; and father of Diane (David) Fahrner, Charlotte, Janice, Frank (Holly) and the late JoAnne; stepfather of Gregory, Sheila (Robert Keller) and Pamela (Robert) Tarantine. He also is survived by 20 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. He was the brother of Frank, Rita Salvini, MaryAnn Fazio, Patricia Watson, James, Catherine and the late Barbara Salvini. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

John was a Pittsburgh police officer for 21 years. He was the longtime, proud owner of the Inn-Termission Lounge on the South Side.

He was a member of the Cranberry Elks and was a gourmet cook and an avid golfer.

<B>SCHWARZMEIER</B> — Friends of John J. Schwarzmeier, who died Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, are welcome at <B>Beinhauers funeral home</B>, 2630 W. Liberty Ave., Dormont, 412-531-4000, from 2 to 9 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. Friday.Memorials may be made in John's name to the Cranberry Elks.Everything changes, but love endures forever. Please add or view tributes at www.beinhauer.com.