New York City, New York
07/23/1937 - 09/06/2025
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. - Longtime St. George resident Sheila Cooney Swigert, 88, a retired teacher whose passions were reading, traveling, and animals, died peacefully at her home.Sheila joined the Women's Army Corps (WAC) in 1955, just out of high school, and played trumpet in the WAC band, which...
Read MoreI was the property manager of the Fort Place Coop when Sheila was Board President. She was smart, devoted to the building and a true friend. RIP
joseph marrone
September 29, 2025 | Staten Island, NY | Coworker
Sheila was a "classy" lady, a friend, and a terrific Pres. of the Fort Place Coop board of directors when I was the Property Manager of the building.
joseph marrone
September 29, 2025 | Work
My condolences to her family. I worked with her when she was a substitute teacher. Never knew she had such an amazing and diverse career (the famous WACs). Thank you for your service to our country and community. Rest in peace. Semper Fidelis.
Staten Island Oldschool
September 24, 2025
