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Thomas Swiezy Obituary

Thomas "Tom" J. Swiezy

43, Indianapolis, was called to eternal life on December 9, 2012. Tom was born on April 4, 1969, the youngest of Anthony and Rosemarie (Neu) Swiezy's nine children. He was a lifelong resident of the Southside of Indianapolis. Tom attended St. Mark Catholic School and Roncalli High School. He participated in football and wrestling while at Roncalli and was a member of the 1986 State Football Championship Team. His senior year, he suffered a tragic wrestling accident that paralyzed him. Tom's strong faith, perserverance and determination enabled him to overcome adversity. He proceeded to college and graduated with academic honors from Purdue University at Indianapolis with a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Technology and an Associate Degree in Architectural Technology. Tom was employed at CR Stafford and Associates as a Project Manager. Tom was very involved at St. Mark Catholic Church in faith ministries, Men's Club, Boys Scouts, athletics and a member of the Southside Knights of Columbus. His love of wrestling was evident as he mentored and coached his little grapplers and cheered on the Rebel wrestlers. In addition to his St. Mark ministries, Tom was an avid Notre Dame Football fan. He also enjoyed Colts football, Purdue and auto racing. A dedicated Roncalli fan, Tom could be found in the Roncalli end zone in all types of weather.

Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Rosie. He is survived by his father, Anthony "Bud" Swiezy, and his brothers, Tony, Andy (Angi), Matt and Thad and sisters, Anna Marie (Denny) Bachman, Aura Lee (Mike) Lyons, Jeanette (Charlie) Bowling, and Jeanene. He is also survived by his 15 loving nieces and nephews, and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 14, 2012 in Daniel F. O'Riley Funeral Home , followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Mark Catholic Church. Friends may call on Thursday, December 13, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mark Boy Scout Troop 92.

Published by The Indianapolis Star from Dec. 11 to Dec. 12, 2012.
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I miss you, Tom! You were always so kind to me and i enjoyed our visits. You were always smiling! Jaime

Jaime

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December 5, 2023

Tom was a dear friend of my family and me. He will always be in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Putnik-Vekovic family

Ksenija Putnik

January 25, 2013

Tom is another angel watching over all of you:)

Linda & Ron Daeger (Herzog)

December 14, 2012

I'll miss talking to Tom when I visit the CR Stafford offices. He always had smile and a great attitude.

Kathy Fitzgerald

December 14, 2012

So sorry to hear about Tom....enjoyed talking with him on the sidelines at many Roncalli football games and Wrestling matches..Tom was always positive and cheerful...I know you are jogging now up in Heaven..God Bless, Tom.

Desi Salaz

December 14, 2012

Horty Family

December 14, 2012

So Sad to hear of Tom"s passing. he is to be remembered in many wonderful ways by many people. He was classmate of my daughter, Joanne (Arney) Scifres. Please know he touched Joanne's life at many occasions. God Bless and remember you will see him again. Jean (Arney)Hafley.

Jean Hafley

December 13, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. Tom had been with our firm since 2001. He was a talented Architectural Associate that brought a personal and unique perspective to his work. It has been our privilege to work with him. Our office will never be the same. Tom will be greatly missed.

C.R. Stafford and Associates

December 13, 2012

Jaime Pierle

December 13, 2012

God certainly decided he wanted you sooner than we would have liked to have let you go. You will certainly be missed, Tom, and your memory will live on. I will miss our chats, but am happy you and your Mom are together again! Love, Jaime

Jaime PIerle

December 13, 2012

R.I.P. Tom
Sorry to hear this of your brother Matt, your brother from another mother, Toad...

Eddie Ray Williams

December 12, 2012

Tom, Your smiling face will be missed at every family reunion and every time our paths cross. You will be missed.

December 12, 2012

We are so sorry for this loss. Tom was a good friend and good neighbor. We will miss him so very much. Love to all the family. Jim and Jean Milharcic

December 12, 2012

In memory of a wonderful man and classmate. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Michelle "Lux" Adkins

December 12, 2012

I am so sorry, shocked, and saddened to here of the passing of Tom. We rode the bus together for years and I had just rode home with him. A very spunky guy, funny, and just good people. He loved the Colts, and I remember is big Colts bus we joked about.
I will keep the Swiezy family in my thoughts and prayers during this tragic loss. He now has his wings and at peace with the Lord.
Karen Longere

December 12, 2012

I know you enjoyed that polka with your mom Tom. you will be missed especially at all the NEU/SWIEZY get togethers. Remember the song "THE MORE WE GET TOGETHER" Lovingly your cousin Mary Kay

December 11, 2012

To the Swiezy family, Tom was a special person with a very quick wit. I will miss seeing him every day.

Karen Stock

December 11, 2012

Jesus has a special mansion prepared for Tom. He was a gentle, faithful, hopeful man who I was proud to know as a student and proud to work with as an architect. I feel so blessed that he was able to work on our blockhouse and wrestling room project at Roncalli and I know he felt the same way. What a fitting gift and legacy for Tom to leave behind to our school and our community!

Joe Hollowell

December 11, 2012

To the Swiezy Family:
May your wonderful memories of Tom comfort you during this most difficult time.
Beth Ellis Gedek

December 11, 2012

janna king

December 11, 2012

Dear Tom,
We will sorely miss you especially at Mass,we will miss your pleasant smile and chatter and the adroit handling of your chair as you gently guided your Dad at Communion time. We think Jesus needed you at his camp to lead all the young people in their exercises. Bless you and may the rain fall gently on your field.
With love,
Fran and Nuala

Fran Maguire

December 11, 2012

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