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Paul Sweda Obituary
AGE: 72 • Mooresvile, Ind.
Paul M. Sweda, 72, Mooresville, Indiana, died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012. Mr. Sweda was born Dec. 5, 1939 in Rahway, NJ to the late Michael and Elizabeth "Elsie" (Wachter) Sweda. Mr. Sweda graduated from St. Francis College and later earned a Master's Degree from Fordham University. He worked for 35 years as a social worker for the New York State Division of Parole. Mr. Sweda enjoyed organizing the family movies and preserving memories for his loved ones. He was a very loving and devoted husband and exceptional father. A kind and gentle soul, Paul loved all kinds of animals.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Sweda; daughters, Tracey Sweda Morris of Missouri, Kathy Haycraft of Avon, and Susan Sweda Sheridan of Washington, DC; grandchildren, Robert, Tara, and Rebecca Kately, Paul Sweda, Miles, Melissa, and Megan Haycraft.
A Memorial Mass was held 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Mooresville. Visit www.carlislebranson to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Eugene Finnegan
November 11, 2022
Wow!
It is ten years since Paul died. I remember him very well, when the two of us were in middle school together at St. Joseph's school in Carteret, NJ. We were the best of friends for a few years. He was a Cardinal fan and I was a Cub fan. We went to a few baseball games together in New York City. He was a great person. We each went to different high schools and we drifted apart. When I think of Paul, I think of happy memories.
Peace - love - joy
Gene Finnegan
Eugene Finnegan
November 11, 2021
Paul and I were the best of friends for about two to three years when we were together at St. Joseph's grade school in Carteret NJ, from 1950-1953. We almost connected again a couple of times later in life, but our lives went separate ways. He was my hero in sports. We loved to talk sports about his favorite Stan Musial. I had my favorite Cub players. We went to baseball games in New York during our HS days in Ebbets Field and old Polo Grounds. Those were the happy days of my young life. I wish that he was still around to talk sports with.
Peace - love - joy
Gene Finnegan
September 12, 2020
He saved my life as I was swimming back around 1950. He was my best friend when we were in junior high in St. joseph's school in Carteret NJ
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Cathy Baranowski
November 25, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Paul's family. His passing was a shock and a loss to his former Carteret High School classmates, class of 1957. Paul did a fabulous job in creating and updating our CHS blogsite. He was a master at restoring old films and photos.
Rest In Peace, Paul.
John Kettyle
November 18, 2012
I was so sorry to read of Paul's death. My condolences go out to Barbara and the entire family. Paul and I attended St. Joseph's grammer and Carteret High school together.
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