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Willis "Bill" Swales

Woodland Park, New Jersey

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SWALES Willis "Bill," 82, former Mayor of Montvale, died October 29, 2008. Born in Clearfield, PA to Alma Josephine and Willis Swales, he attended school in South Williamsport, PA. He joined the Marines, serving in World War II and Korea. He retired...

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My name is Michelle Cuny, I am one of 7 grandchildren of Willis Swales. Thank you to everyone who attended my Grandfather's "Celebration of Life" on Nov. 2nd. I know he was looking down from heaven smiling at how well that turned out. And for those of you who were not able to attend thank you for all of your prayers and sympathy. This was one amazing man and he will be greatly missed. Semper Fi Grandpa and save me a Pepsi up there!! We love you and miss you!

My deepest condolences go out to Bill Swales and his family. I was a close friend and schoolmate of Larry Swales. May god bless you all.

The Pascack Valley High School Class of 1967 send our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of one so dear.

Dear Nancy,

I was so sorry to read of Bill's passing. My deepest sympathy to you all.

I have so many fond memories of him, in all of his endeavors, while I was with the "Local Review" and as just plain Montvalian for many years. I'm sure I typed his name a million times !!!! I probably still have every single article that I wrote so many years ago.

As you may know, I sat through countless borough meetings over the years. These were the formative years and the birth of...