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JOHN SWAIM Obituary
JOHN J. JR., ESQ., May 4, 2013, age 64 years. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Lutz), devoted father of John J. III, Jessica Ward (Joseph) and Justin M. (Melissa), brother of Mary Ann Leone, Joseph (Janet) and Lawrence (Kathleen), loving grandfather of Brenden, Colleen, Allison, Sean, Caroline and Jude. Relatives and friends are invited to viewing Tuesday 7 to 9 P.M. and Wednesday 8 to 9:15 A.M. at HOLLEN FUNERAL HOME (Thomas J. Fluehr F.D.), 3160 Grant Ave. (W. of Academy Rd.) Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St. Katherine of Siena Church. Interment Our Lady of Grace Cem. Family prefers donations to Penn Hospice at Rittenhouse, 1800 Lombard St., Phila., PA 19146.
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Memories and Condolences
for JOHN SWAIM
Nancy Hunter-Young
May 29, 2013
Justin - We are so very sorry to learn about your father's passing. Rick and I hold you and Melissa, and all of your family, in our thoughts. We pray that you will find strength in the difficult days ahead as you begin to experience your lives without your Dad's physical presence. We know that at some point in the future, when the pain is not as harsh as now, your memories of him will renew your smiles and bring peace to your hearts.
Best to you,
Nancy Hunter-Young & Rick Kowarek
May 22, 2013
We are very sorry to hear of John's passing. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you. Tom & the guys from T&S Computers.
Gina Burke-Kuzemka
May 12, 2013
To all my Swaim cousins..so many memories of Academy Road. John will be missed by all. Always here for you.
May 10, 2013
Jessica, Joe, and Family,
We are so sorry. Your pain is raw right now. We know you will miss your Dad, but will also have great memories to help sustain you. Remember how much he loved you and all the good he taught you by his words and example. May God give you comfort, strength and peace. May you feel God's presence in your life.
Love, Uncle Joe and Aunt Pat
May 7, 2013
Janet
So sorry with your loss of John
Theresa and I will keep him and your family in our prayers
Kevin and Theresa Hughes
May 7, 2013
Dear Joe and Janet,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Sherry and John O'Donnell
May 7, 2013
Dear Janet and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers to all.
Connie Scholl (David's Mom)
Melissa Swaim
May 7, 2013
I remember the first time I met you. You drove Justin and I to a friend's house to get our limo to his Junior Prom. I was upset because I had forgotten my camera so you insisted that we stop and buy me a disposable one for the night. You handed Justin the money and sent him into the store. As I sat there awkwardly making small talk with my new boyfriend's dad, I kept thinking how impressed I was with the man I barely knew in the driver's seat. It is probably a moment in time that you wouldn't even recall because that is how you lived your life. Your nature was to help others, no matter how big or small the task. As most who know you do, I have so many other stories about how you have been my hero that it would be impossible to convey them all in one short message. Know that I will hold them, along with the love I have for you, close to my heart forever and ever, until we meet again.
Love, your Daughter-In-Law Melissa
Tim Ryan
May 7, 2013
As a young man I always looked up to John with great respect. Very sad to hear of his loss. Our prayers and thoughts to all of the Swaim family as well as John's many friends.
Patty RAMIREZ
May 6, 2013
May God help you through this terrible loss.
Michelle Hynes
May 6, 2013
Uncle John - You will be missed forever by everyone that knew you. Love always,
The Hynes Family
May 6, 2013
Tom and I will always remember all the great times on Academy Rd. lots of picnic's and Birthday Parties 2 many memories 2 mention . We love you and God Bless to all the Swaims who we love dearly . Tom and Betty McCafferty and Family
May 6, 2013
Our thoughts and deep feelings of sadness are with the Swaim family. You are in the prayers and loved by many. Fondly,Ronni and Kenny Gabay(friends of Bunny Brown)
Bunny Brown Hewko
May 6, 2013
I will miss your unconditional love, your constant support, and the adventures and laughs we always shared! You were ALWAYS there for me, John! I will remember you every single day, with your smiling, twinkling eyes! I am grateful for all the memories we made, the laughs we always seemed to have, and the way you had of making everything special, John! You are truly family to me, and as with all who know and live you, you will always be loved, and you will always live on in our hearts! You changed my life for "the good", as the song says! I owe everything to you and Janet! XOXO (You remind me so much of Dad, and you are one of the most influential people in my life)
Jacqueline (Swaim) Barger
May 5, 2013
I love you Uncle John. I'll miss you forever.
Ken and Susan Olds
May 5, 2013
John- we will miss your wit and dry sense of humor. Thanks for making us laugh and works so hard on our debates!!!! God speed!
Joyce Bernard
May 5, 2013
You have been my big brother and my friend. John the world will be a little bit lonelier without you. Love You!!
May 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathy, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Diane Mohollen
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