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David Swartz Obituary

SWARTZ, Attorney David J. Age 78, of Haverhill, former MA State Rep., Prosecutor with the Essex County District Attorney's Office and former Haverhill City Councilor, died Monday, June 1, 2009. He was survived by his wife Suzanne (Faxon) Swartz and her two children, Robyne and her husband Ronald Uliano of Atkinson, NH, and Barry Lavoie of Haverhill, David leaves his six children deeply saddened yet grateful for his love and equally prepared to contribute to life as he did. They include Rebecca and her husband, James Kennedy of Medford, Stephany and her husband, Stephen Kern of Westerly, RI, Christopher and his wife, Sylvia Swartz of E. Hampstead, NH, Deborah Roberts of Grapevine, AR, Sheryl and her husband, Christopher Chalmers of E. Hampstead, NH and Rachel and her husband, Stephen McClary of Framingham, a brother, Dennis and his wife, Elaine Swartz of Williamsburg, VA. Eleven grandchildren, Amanda Swartz, Sarah Kennedy, Vanessa Schiavoni, Matty and Maggie Uliano, Nicole Lavoie, Jackson, Adam and Spencer Chalmers and Olivia and Elle McClary and four great-grandchildren. David will be joining Nancy Swartz, his first wife of 11 years as well as his grandson, Lance Corporal, Nickolas Schiavoni, USMC who was killed in action in Iraq in 2005. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday in the St. James Parish, 185 Winter St., Haverhill at 10 a.m. Visiting hours will be held today in the Linnehan-Grondin Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Avenue, HAVERHILL from 4-8 p.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Haverhill Boys & Girls Club, 55 Emerson Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830. Interment will be held in the St. James Cemetery, Haverhill. For complete obituary and to send online condolences, please visit www.linnehanfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 3, 2009.

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Lorna Campbell

June 10, 2009

Dear Sue
Our thoughts are with you and your family. David was the life of the party. We will all remember our get together at the Chateau the Shed and our sing along.
What good memories....

Neena

June 10, 2009

"Our Friend and we are invited to a party of pleasure that is to last forever. His chair was first ready and he is gone before us. We could not all conveniently start together, and why should you and I be grieved at this since we are soon to follow, and we know where to find him."
Ben Franklin

Bob Coltin

June 9, 2009

Dear Chris: My condolences to you and your family. I have fond memories of your Dad from our school days when he was as a State Rep - smart, funny and helpful - a nice legacy.

Veronica Campbell

June 8, 2009

Dear Sue,
We are so saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. David was a wonderful gentlemen and touched the lives of so many in warm caring ways. Sending our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Veronica & Gordon,

Daniel

June 5, 2009

Our condolences to the entire Swartz family on David's passing.

Dan & Judie Paquette
Ctr. Ossipee, NH

Ellen (Ryan)O"Neil Smith

June 5, 2009

To Dave's Family....My deepest sympathy on your loss. I knew Dave at Saint James and as a lifeguard at the beach. He was such a pleasant person. Nancy and I were classmates through HS. All of we gals loved her stories of special week-ends she spent visiting at PC.

Joseph/Claire Scanlon

June 4, 2009

Our sincere condolences to David's family.

Classmates/Team mate Joe & Claire Scanlon

Jill Gately

June 3, 2009

I will never forget the smiles and laughter David always brought to Court with him and the endless stories about his family, especially his grandkids. It was a pleasure and an honor to have worked with him. He will be missed.

Jill Gately

Deb & Jay Miselis

June 3, 2009

Sue & Family,
What can one say to you at a time like this. So sudden, so unexpected. The passing of David is a great loss to so many, especially for you and your family. You have all touched the lives of so many, and it is a priveledge to call you friends.I am keeping you all in prayer. Hoping your cherished memories of David will give you comfort during this difficult time
Our Love & Prayers
Deb & Jay

Sue Sebastiao

June 3, 2009

Rachel & Family

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this difficult time.

Hon. Robert Cornetta

June 3, 2009

May I extend my sincerest condolences upon the passing of Attorney David Swartz. Mr. Swartz was both a professional and a gentleman. He will be missed by the Essex County Bar and Judiciary.

Hon. Robert Cornetta
First Justice, Salem District Court

Michael and Nicole Reilly

June 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.

June 3, 2009

How sad are our hearts at David's leaving us so suddenly. He was the best neighbor and dear friend. Our love to Sue. Bill & Gee

JoDee Doyle

June 3, 2009

My deepest sympathy to David's family. He will be missed by all who work in the Trial Court. JoDee Doyle

Paul Woods

June 3, 2009

David was always a gentleman and good friend. He will be missed.

Marissa Furnari

June 3, 2009

Sue & Family,

David will always be in my heart and prayers.

Love, Marissa

Ken & Linda Gendall/Laflamme

June 3, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the love of friends and family carry you through this time.

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