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Harold Swingle Obituary

Swingle, Harold M. Jr. LATHAM Harold M. Swingle Jr., 63, of Latham died Sunday, June 21, 2015, after a struggle with prolonged illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Harold was born in Troy on June 29, 1951, the son of the late Harold M. and Ruth Dyer Swingle Sr. He was a graduate of Shaker High School and earned an associate degree in political science from Hudson Valley Community College. Politics were Harold's passion and he stayed abreast of all issues. He was an avid reader of all non-fiction. Harold excelled at any activity he chose. He loved to play golf, and enjoyed swimming and diving in his younger years and playing pool and all kinds of card games. Harold enjoyed life and spent a lot of time living it. Harold was a successful insurance salesman for Combined Life Insurance Company of America for 10 years. He is survived by his sister, Faith Swingle Green of Glenmont and his long-time companion, Margaret McGowan of Latham. The funeral service will be Thursday, June 25, 2015, at 12:30 p.m. at the Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home, 97 Old Loudon Road in Latham. Interment will follow in Eagle Mills Cemetery, Brunswick. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home on Thursday prior to the service from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 24, 2015.

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Bob Roelfs - Port St. Lucie, FL

October 7, 2021

Very sad to read about your passing. A flood of memories and many good times. You were one in a million and very glad I knew you. Peace to you.

Doug West

June 25, 2015

My condolences Faith. I will always remember Harry and the good times we had working together at Coleman's Farm.

Mike Halpin

June 25, 2015

Going to miss you also Harry. You were a good friend at all times. So sorry Faith.

Patty Halpin

June 24, 2015

I will miss you Harold! You were always my buddy because you treated me so nice! Not everyone could believe it but it's true. My brothers will miss you, especially Timmy. You guys were like brothers. Happy you could see the last triple crown winner! Saratoga race course won't be the same without you. Rest in peace, God rest your soul. My heart aches for Faithie. Happy birthday in heaven, pain free. Love ya.

Steve campito

June 24, 2015

Soo very sorry for your loss Faith. May Harold be in God's loving arms now and forever.

JohnAndOra Henkes

June 24, 2015

We were saddened today to hear of Ruth's son's passing. We often visited with Ruth at the Beltrone Café and she spoke highly of him and his sister. She loved both of you very, very much. We are sorry for your loss. John & Ora Henkes

Nadine Nerf Janetsky

June 24, 2015

I so remember Harold from our childhood. What an awesome person he was. I'm sure you will be missed by many. May God hold you in the palm of His hand and may everyone remember you as the cheerful and outgoing person you where. You will be surly missed. Peace to your family for the love they have lost. God Bless you all.

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