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RIC SWEZEY Obituary

SWEZEY--Ric James,

died on June 3, 2017 at age 45, the result of a tragic accident. Loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, friend. Ric is survived by his husband Nick Scandalios, children Kate and Luke, his parents Robert and Maynette Swezey, and many siblings. Funeral services will be private for family. To celebrate Ric's life donations may be made to www.familyequality.org/ricswezey. Ric was loved, and loved, so many. May his memory be eternal.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 8, 2017.

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Naomi Baum

June 16, 2017

Nick I am so very sorry for your loss! I remember u all in march on the beach at southpointe ! Ric was the sweetest guy! Our hearts are with you at this time

Mary Kemp

June 13, 2017

I am a changed person since meeting Ric.
My heart was illuminated knowing his heart.
Nick, I am here for you in ANY capacity.
Enormous love to you and the children.

June 11, 2017

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

Paul Sheila Yoko Saferstein

June 11, 2017

Dearest Nick Paul and I convey our deep sadness and most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

You are a light in our memory of years together.

June 10, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your dear love one. Please take comfort in the fact that God will make you firm and He will make you strong. He will firmly ground you at this time of sorrow.
1Peter 5:10

June 8, 2017

Heartfelt condolences are extended to your family at this difficult time. Seek the love and support God provides to help you cope during this time - Psalms 29:11

Gene De Koster

June 8, 2017

there are no words to express my feelings at this time. bob and maynette my heart feels broken. if you need me for anything please call. sending my love and prayers.

June 8, 2017

My prayers and heart go out to family and friends. Stephanie Garcia

Michael Jenkins

June 8, 2017

I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences.

Mark McLaren

June 8, 2017

NIck, Kate and Luke, I send you my heartfelt condolences. May you feel God's grace in these days.

Nancy Newland

June 8, 2017

It was a privilege to know Ric,
a man whose smile not only lit up the room,
but raised the roof...
Love and prayers of healing for his beautiful family.

John Askordalakis

June 7, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss Nick. My condolences to you are your family. Zoi se sas!

John Askordalakis - Ticketmaster

Nicholas Clekis

June 7, 2017

My heart is broken for you and your kids Nick. I wish I could be there for support. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as is Ric. May his Memory be Eternal

The Frankenfeld Family

June 7, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the Swezey-Scandalios family.

Marsha Thompson

June 7, 2017

My heart goes out to family and friends. Sorry for your loss.

Jeff Siskind

June 6, 2017

Sending our deepest condolences to the Scandalios Swezey Family.

The Marks and Siskind Families

Stuart Bell

June 6, 2017

While so sad to lose you, I will be forever grateful that I was there to help you with the most important achievement of your life, becoming a dad. You are the epitome of what a parent and husband should be. I will always have deep admiration and affection for you and the amazing family you have create with Nick, Kate, Luke and so many others. Love Stuart Bell

June 6, 2017

Our deepest sympathies for your loss...
The Front of House Staff - Richard Rodgers

Karen K Davis

June 6, 2017

Ric, you have left many a broken heart in the wake of your passing, mine included. I pray for your peace and for the needed healing strength of love for Nic, Luke, Kate and your family and friends. You will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace.

June 6, 2017

All of us @ Southpoint, his South Florida home, were very fond of Ric, as well as Nic, Kate, and Luke. We are deeply saddened to hear of his passing and will miss him.
Bob Gast

Phil and Kathie Giaquinto

June 6, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to Nick, and all the family. You are in our prayers.

Pat and Chuck Killen

June 6, 2017

We had the privilege of getting to know Ric when he competed with our son at OU. He was so full of life and energy. He was always smiling and such a happy guy. We are extremely sad to hear of his tragic accident. We will always have fond memories of him.
Sending our love and prayers to Nick, Kate, Luke and Ric's parents and siblings along with his many friends.

Robin & Charlie Cave & Turner

June 6, 2017

Our thoughts are with all of you. We are so sorry for your loss.

June 6, 2017

God bless you and your family much love a prayers from California too all the swezey friends and family .
~Zachary Novickoff

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