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Dennis Swallow Obituary
Dennis R. "Denny" Swallow, 56 of St. John/Crown Point, passed away Friday, December 11, 2009 at the St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center, Dyer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 18 years, Nancy (nee Laurincik); loving father of Jason Swallow, Jeremy (Tiffany) Swallow, Joey (Kristin) Swallow, Justin (Mercedes) Swallow, Chrissy (Kevin) Danielson, Karen Decrescenzo and Katie Swallow; adoring "Papa" of fourteen grandchildren; cherished brother of David (Janice) Swallow, Mary (Tony) Forbes, Michael (Jane) Swallow, Theresa (John) Crawford and Robert (Jennifer) Minas; dear step-son of Gordon Minas and dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Christine Cisarik and two infant daughters. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 10:30 a.m. DIRECTLY at St. Michael the Archangel Church, Schererville with the Rev. Mick Kopil, officiating. Interment, St. Michael Parish Cemetery, Schererville. Visitation at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235- 119th St., Whiting on Tuesday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. and 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Parish Wake Service at the funeral home Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Dennis Swallow was born on September 2, 1953 in Gary, IN to Fred Everett and Mary (Carta) Swallow. He was a graduate of Crown Point High School, Class of 1971, was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Schererville and the Knights of Columbus, St. Michael the Archangel Council 12177 (pra- yers Tuesday at 7:45 p.m). Dennis was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of the Viet Nam Conflict and was a member and past commander of the American Legion Crown Point Post 20 (memorial service, Tuesday at 7:15 p.m.). Dennis was an avid outdoorsman and sports fan (Go Bears!). He enjoyed family camping trips to the Indiana Dunes and was also a "Jack-of- all-Trades". Dennis loved people and had touched many lives. He was a devoted husband, father, papa, friend to many and a mentor who will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. (219)659-4400.
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for Dennis Swallow
dave dick
December 18, 2009
I met Denny Swallow in 1988, when I was hired as a billboard painter,
and Denny was a journeyman sign installer. He always looked on the
bright side of every situation, and taught me more about life, work ethics,faith,family,and integrity of character than anyone I ever knew.
My heart has a huge Denny-sized hole in it right now,which will be there until The Good Lord sees fit to re-unite me with my good,
dear friend. My deepest heartfelt love & condolences go out Nancy,
all his children, grand-children, nephews, nieces, and everyone
who ever had the good fortune of ever knowing this most excellent
person. Dave Dick (Cedar Lake, in)
Karen Pardell
December 15, 2009
Dear Nancy
I was so sorry to read about your husband. I know what a difficult time this must be for you and I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Don & Linda Johnsen
December 15, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Amy Haney
December 15, 2009
My sympathy and thoughts are with your family at this time. So sorry for your loss and just think of the great memories you had with him.
Doug&Cheryl Williams Meyer
December 14, 2009
So sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
I grew up with the Swallow family in Liberty Park and my husband and Denny were friends in High school.We saw him and his brother Mike this past summer.It was so nice to get to see him again.
Lisa Burke
December 14, 2009
Dear Nancy and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have alot of fond memories of Denny and his great sense of humor. If you need anything please let me know. My deepest sympathy and love to you.
Chris Chariton
December 14, 2009
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your family. Please let me know if I can do anything to help.
Chris Chariton, LCSW
614-9946
The Spiritual Care Department St. Margaret Mercy Hospital
December 14, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
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