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Bruce Swerling Obituary

SWERLING, Bruce Of Weston, MA and Naples, FL , passed away on March 2, 2011. Beloved husband of Roberta (Davidson) Swerling. Loving father of Dayle Swerling Burke and her husband Kyle of Natick and Diane Swerling of Boston. Cherished Papa of Sydney, Ally and Andrew Burke. Dear brother of Linda Swerling of Brookline. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services at Temple Israel, 477 Longwood Ave., Boston on Friday March 4, 2011 at 11:00 am. Attendant parking on the Riverway. Following interment at Linwood Cemetery, Weston, family and friends are invited to Pine Brook Country Club , Weston until 5:00 pm Friday. Memorial observance will continue at his residence Saturday evening 6:00-10:00 pm and Sunday 2-4, 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances in Bruce's memory may be made to Massachusetts General Hospital Prostate Cancer Research Fund, c/o Dr. Matthew Smith, Development Office, 165 Cambridge St., Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114. Brezniak-Rodman Chapel www.brezniakrodman.com 617-969-0800

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Published by Boston Globe from Mar. 2 to Mar. 4, 2011.

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David Cook

February 25, 2020

Mr Swerling was one of my favorite Pine Brook members. Always a gentleman and usually upbeat and friendly. He is recalled with admiration. RIP

David Heuser

February 25, 2019

To the Swerling family,
Bruce was a very special person. He was a true gentleman and a very gentle man. He will always be remembered. My wife and I will be in Israel later this year. A note and prayer for Bruce and his family will be our great honor.
Always,
David and Kathy Heuser

April 21, 2011

Diane & Family:

On behalf of myself and the Division of Insurance, our sincerest of sympathies to you and your family. I will miss Bruce, as he was such a nice man and in addition, was always willing to assist in his role as a Subject Matter Expert for examination reviews.

Sincerely,

Diane Silverman Black

David Cook

March 8, 2011

Dear Mrs. Swerling, Diane and family.
We were so saddened to learn of Mr Swerling's death.
He was a highly respected member of the Pine Brook family and I am grateful for the times I spent with him at PB, Ouimet Dinners etc. He will be remembered as a true gentleman and sportsman and we will all miss him.

Sincerely,

David and Marcia Cook

March 7, 2011

Diane:

On behalf of Hub International New England, we express our heartfelt condolences.

Charles Brophy
Monica Teel

Ken Luchs

March 5, 2011

Bruce was one of my friends at Kamp Kohut in Maine back in the 50's. He helped organize a successful reunion last March. We had a great time. He was a great guy and good athlete who will be missed by all who knew him. Ken Luchs

March 5, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to your entire family. Bruce was a really wonderful man, a friend since our early years and an outstanding advisor to our company.
Rosalie & Stephen Snyder

March 5, 2011

Diane,
Jeff and I are saddened to hear of your loss. We will fondly remember your father, and forever be grateful to him. Big hug, Joan Buchbinder and Jeff Lesse

Meredith Waites

March 5, 2011

Linda,
I just heard about your brothers passing yesterday and am so very sorry for your loss. I know how close you were and how difficult this must be for you. I am here if you need anything. Hugs, Meredith

Lesia Stanchak

March 4, 2011

Dearest Linda, hearfelt condolences for your family's loss. Thanks for sharing your sweet thoughts of your brother and of his family.

OX Lesia/ZIA

martin berman

March 4, 2011

Bruce and I often discussed the fact that his grandfather and my grandfather did business together when horse drawn carriages were in vogue. A true gentleman from a fine family who will be sorely missed.
Martin S. Berman

March 4, 2011

Swerling Family,
My deepest sympathy. I met Bruce very early in my career. Although we were on opposite sides of the table, I learned so much from him. He was a smart and delightful gentleman.

Paula Essick (MG&A CPAs - Chicago)

Shannon Pastuszak

March 4, 2011

Diane,
You and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our love and support will always be here for you.
Fondly, Shannon and Alex

Margo LaPointe

March 4, 2011

Linda,
We are so sorry to hear of Bruce's passing. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Sending you love and condolences.

March 4, 2011

I'm so sad to hear of Bruce's passing. He was a classy gentleman, who was a pleasure to work with. I'm glad I had the opportunity to know Bruce and meet his wonderful family. I will miss him, as everyone who knew him will. My sincere sympathy to your family.
Frank Donovan CB Construction

March 4, 2011

Condolences to you all.

Peter & Patty Thompson (NHS friends)

March 4, 2011

Mrs Swerling, Diane,Dayle, please accept our condolences.
Love,
Tonino and Dolores D'Alfonso

March 3, 2011

The entire class of Newton High School of 1958 owes a debt of gratitude to Bruce for his unselfish contributions to the happy reunions of the past few years.
I think I speak for the entire committee when I say this: his presence will be sorely missed during our prepartations for our next reunion.........whenever that might be.
Hopefully, for the NHS '58 Reunion Committee: RCW

Jennifer Stirling

March 3, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It is with appreciation to know him and all of you this is written.

March 3, 2011

To Berta and Family: Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Bruce was
a great husband and family man. Although we didn't get to see you
often, we always enjoyed our time together.
Fondly Lou & Karen Coppi

Jerry Page

March 3, 2011

Dear Mrs. Swerling.
My deepest sympathy. As an adjuster for Travelers,we may have had difference of opinions through mumerous loss adjustments but we always had a mutual respect for each other.
Gerald(Jerry) Page

Robyn Cerrone

March 3, 2011

Diane,

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

March 3, 2011

May the love of family and friends carry you through your grief. Our deepest sympathies.
Diana Cardillo, Fred Getman, Mark Smith, Don Peed, Katie Wynn, Catherine Dorchuck and the entire staff of Creative Automation Solutions, Inc.(MD)

March 3, 2011

deepest sympathies.
David Landay

March 3, 2011

To the Swerling Family,

Lester and I would like to express our sincere condolences on Bruce's passing. He was a wonderful man and will be missed immensely.

Saundra and Lester Swartz
Medford, Ma

David Heuser

March 3, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Mr. Swerling. Please accept our deepest sympathies. May God bless you and comfort your family during this time and always.
Love,
David and Kathy Heuser

Julie Conley

March 3, 2011

Dear Roberta, Dayle and Diane, I am so sorry to hear about Bruces' passing. It was only a short time ago I was in your beautiful home saying good-bye to Aunt Alice. This is so sad and I want you all to know that I am holding you all in my heart and prayers!
Much Love
Julie(Davidson)Conley

Bob Aizley

March 3, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

phyllis and stuart lasoff

March 3, 2011

so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed.

Mr.& Mrs. James Lampert

March 3, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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