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George Swatland Obituary

George Dominic Swatland
Norwalk Resident
George Dominic Swatland, 77, long-time resident of Norwalk passed away July 10, 2013. He is predeceased by his loving wife Wanda Swatland.
George was born in Stamford July 30, 1935, the son of the late Dominic Swatland and Mary (Chowka) Swatland. He was a 50 year resident of Norwalk and a retired Sheet Metal worker, having owned his own business for 45 years. George was a veteran of the Army and an avid fisherman.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his sisters Patricia Smolinski and her husband John of Stamford and Maryann Morelli of Danbury. Also surviving are his six nieces and nephews. George was pre-deceased by his brother Peter Swatland. He will be missed by his beloved family members and friends.
A private service will be held at a later date. Hoyt Cognetta Funeral Home and Crematory are honored to assist the family with arrangements. To leave an online condolence please visit: www.norwalkFH.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
Alzheimer's Association: http://www.alz.org/ct/.

Published by The Hour on Jul. 14, 2013.
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Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

MaryAnne Penachio

Family

July 8, 2020

ryle school,cloonan,jm wright tech on shyler ave are all gone, but the memories of waterside and the people that lived there was such a wonderful experience. george was my best friend and we had many happy times together. john gauruder, punta gorda, fl.

July 15, 2013

We were so sorry to hear about Georgie's passing. He was fun-loving and he and Wanda in earlier days always joined in on family functions. Our deepest sympathy to the families.

Cousin Carol and Doug Carpenter

July 14, 2013

To George's Family - My sincere condolences. My prayers will be with you all. George is in my childhood memory book. His father was my uncle. My mother was Sophie, his oldest sister. He was the youngest and last to be called. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

MaryAnne McCarty Penachio

July 14, 2013

Uncle Georgie - you will be missed by us all and my memories of you will live on in my heart. Rest in Peace. Kimi

Kimberley DeNardo

July 14, 2013

I am sorry to hear that George passed away. May he rest in peace. As a young child, I grew up with George in Waterside, Stamford. We played at the John J. Ryle school yard. It's now gone. MEMORIES live on. GOD bless.

Conrad Kramer

July 14, 2013

Dear Pat, John and Family, I was saddened to read of your brother George's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Frances Cyboski Uva

Frances C. Uva

July 14, 2013

Thank you for serving our country.
A grateful American

July 14, 2013

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