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1958
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Edward Swope Obituary
Levittown - Edward Robert Swope passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was 62 years old.
Son of the late Eunice Swope and James M. Swope. Beloved husband of Ji, adored father of Sydney and Sabrina. Brother of James Swope (the late Susan), Thomas Swope (Betsy), and William Swope. Ed also had many nieces, nephews and in-laws.
A Morrisville "hometown" boy, he worked for the United States Postal Service for over thirty years, retiring in 2018. After retirement, he worked at Makefield Highlands Golf course and TPC Jasna Polana.
In his lifetime, he played many sports: football, tennis, softball, baseball, volleyball, running, and he excelled in basketball at Morrisville High School. He continued his love of basketball, playing at Bucks County Community College and Trenton State College. After basketball, golf was his favorite pastime. A sports coach at Morrisville and Neshaminy High Schools, he also coached his daughters' sports teams.
Ed was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed all kinds of music, especially the Beatles. He loved Coca-Cola and red licorice. One of Ed's favorite quotes: "life is a marathon not a sprint."
Ed considered his daughters his greatest accomplishment and legacy. He was a proud "girl dad," as well as a "Dancing Dad" for his daughters. Throughout his lifetime, Ed made numerous friends and truly valued those friendships. He was always one to brighten your day and enrich any conversation. He considered himself an "average guy," but his family and friends knew him to be extraordinary.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, his memorial will be private. For friends and family, a celebration of life will be in the future.
If so desired, a contribution in Ed's memory to Family Promise of Lower Bucks County (w ww.fplb.org/donate) or the First Tee of Greater Trenton (w ww.firstteegreatertrenton.org/ways-to-give/ ). Ed's love of golf and his care for helping others are exemplified by these two organizations.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edward Swope
Sponsored by James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. - Levittown.
Al Koster
June 1, 2023
I just learned about Eddie's passing today through a close friend and basketball teammate for many years. I extend my belated prayers and deepest, sincere condolences to his family and look forward to reunting with him in the heavens some day for a new game on a new court. He was a great man.
Regards,
Al Koster
Douglas Neff
May 19, 2021
So sorry I took so long. Ed was a great guy and dad. He is missed, not seeing his smiling face at Woodside, living his dream with his daughter is so sad. He was a great person
Schaal Family
February 18, 2021
Ji, Sydney, and Sabrina: the Schaal Family was so saddened to hear about Ed's passing. We send our love, thoughts, and prayers to your family.
Peter Matejik
February 10, 2021
So sorry to hear about Ed. We lost a good guy. I can’t help but think of playing hoops together, baseball, and Friday nights at Pizza-Rama. It was nice to reconnect at the dance studio with our daughters and at the golf course.
Peter Matejik
February 10, 2021
So sorry to hear about Ed. We lost a good guy. I can’t help but think of playing hoops together, baseball, and Friday nights at Pizza-Rama. It was nice to reconnect at the dance studio with our daughters and at the golf course.
Frank Entwisle
February 5, 2021
Ed had a Hall of Fame personality!
Steve and Karen Schmelzer
February 4, 2021
Ed was one of the kindest people I will ever know, and he will be sorely missed. When I moved to Morrisville in tenth grade Ed was one of my first buds in town, and he treated me as if I'd grown up with him since pre-K. He was the quintessential athlete, and I a geek/ motorhead but we got along like brothers. We both enjoyed music very much, and one day in the mid seventies he asked if I wanted to go to a concert at the Trenton War Memorial with him to see a band he thought was gonna be a hit- and it was KANSAS for $4 (great call ED)! There were many other good times and lots of great memories. I am very sorry for the loss, and my deepest condolences. Steve Schmelzer
I also moved to Morrisville in the early 70's, when I met Ed. He was welcoming and kind, making you feel like you had always known him. I have lots of good memories of Ed, his love for sports-especially basketball, music, and just having fun. Ed will be deeply missed, he was a good friend, my deepest sympathy.
Karen Schmelzer
Our sincerest condolences to Ji, Sydney, Sabrina and the rest of the family for your loss.
Steve and Karen Schmelzer
Mike Clarke
February 3, 2021
To the family of Ed,
I’m sorry to hear of the passing of Ed. He was blessed with great athletic skill and he was always caring toward others.
I remember him as a very hard worker both as a student and basketball player during his years at Morrisville High School.
May God grant you peace during this difficult time.
Mike Clarke
Morrisville Basketball Coach 1973-74
Franklin Smith
February 3, 2021
Ji, Sydney and Sabrina,
I was so shocked to hear of Ed's passing. The last time I saw Ed was in the Highland's parking lot and he said " let me know when you want to play some golf". Now I am so sorry I didn't take him up on the offer. Ed was always a pleasure to be around whether at work, at the Morrisville Po., or on the golf course. To say Ed was the nicest person you ever met would not be an exaggeration. I never heard a bad word said about him and never heard him say a bad word about anyone else. I will remember him always for his sense of humor, kindness to others, work ethic, his love for his family and his friendship over the last 37 years. The vanity plate on my 21 year old Mustang "Swing Dr" was the result of Ed calling me that in jest. I really was not that good a golfer. He will truly be missed by all whose lives he touched. I am so sorry for your loss.
Franklin Smith
Henry and Barb Perotti
February 3, 2021
Ji,Sydney and Sabrina
It was both a pleasure and a honor to call Ed our neighbor and friend. We shall always remember his kind ways and how hard he worked for our annual block party.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time
Fondly
Henry and Barb Perotti
John Winscom
February 2, 2021
So sorry to hear of Ed's passing. We played golf and worked together at TPC Jasna Polana and Ed was a gentleman and friend. Ed will truly be missed. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Don Hibbs
February 2, 2021
Not a nicer guy could be found....enjoyed playing ball together...always a true gentleman and a true competitor...you'll be missed Eddie...
Michael Pone
February 2, 2021
Ed was a fantastic guy. I had the honor of working with him for many years. I am shocked and saddened by his passing. God rest his soul and my deepest condolences to his family.
Milli Kerner
February 2, 2021
Fly with the angels Ed. I will miss you. Your memories I will hold close to my heart! RIP
Milli Kerner
Diane Otto
February 2, 2021
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Timothy Ledger
February 1, 2021
It was a lifetime honor to be able to call such a class guy my friend. Though we were 9 years apart in age it made no difference. I know there were many guys older than me that will say the same thing. The same probably can be said for his younger friends. And I guarantee they all speak of a kind hearted and compassionate man. A great basketball player and an even better man. Job well done Ed!
Lynn (Groves) Johnson
February 1, 2021
We both grew up with Ed in Morrisville and always admired him for his easy-going demeanor and kindness. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending our deepest sympathy to the entire Swope family. What a great legacy he left behind. Love, Bill and Lynn (Groves) Johnson
Bill Scheese
February 1, 2021
So sorry to hear of passing. God Bless
Brian Applegate
February 1, 2021
We grew up down the street , Hillcrest Ave , Ed was always a stand up guy. Sorry for your lost.
Micheline Lanzetta
February 1, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss, deepest condolences to the Swope family! May your memories be of some comfort! From TSC.
Tim Groves
February 1, 2021
Great friend to my entire family. My thoughts are with Ed’s family, and I am very sorry. Putting others at ease was Ed’s gift to us all. One of a kind.
Elaine and Bob Mackfee
January 31, 2021
Ji, we were shocked and saddened by your loss. Please accept our most sincere sympathy for both you and your daughters along with our prayers. May he be at peace. Elaine and Bob Mackfee
KrisAnne and Jon Swartley
January 31, 2021
Ed's smile and easy way of relating always warmed my heart. We will treasure the memories of meals with him and all of you at your home and at church. Ji, Sydney and Sabrina, our hearts break for you. We are holding you in prayer and sending you love.
KrisAnne and Jon Swartley
January 31, 2021
Ed's smile and easy way of relating always warmed my heart. We will treasure the memories of meals with him and all of you at your home and at church. Ji, Sydney and Sabrina, our hearts break for you. We are holding you in prayer and sending you love.
KrisAnne and Jon Swartley
January 31, 2021
Ed's smile and easy way of relating always warmed my heart. We will treasure the memories of meals with him and all of you at your home and at church. Ji, Sydney and Sabrina, our hearts break for you. We are holding you in prayer and sending you love.
KrisAnne Swartley
January 31, 2021
Ed's smile and easy way of relating always warmed my heart. I will always treasure meals shared at your home or at church. Ji, Sydney and Sabrina, our hearts break for you. We are holding you in our prayers. We love you.
Lisa Girvan
January 31, 2021
I worked with Ed at Makefield Highlands and prior to that he was our postal carrier at the golf course. Ed always came in with a huge smile on his face. When he came to work at Makefield, it was truly a joy to work with him and get to know him. He truly was a good man who will be missed greatly by all who knew I’m.
KrisAnne Swartley
January 31, 2021
Ed's smile and easy way of relating always warmed my heart. I will always treasure meals shared with him and all of the HPCC faith family. Ji, Sydney and Sabrina, you are in our hearts and prayers. We love you.
KrisAnne Swartley
January 31, 2021
Ed's smile and easy way of relating always warmed my heart. I will always treasure meals shared with him and all of the HPCC faith family. Ji, Sydney and Sabrina, you are in our hearts and prayers. We love you.
Kelly Sisk
January 31, 2021
My condolences to the Swope family.
Mary Ellen (mimi) Daily-Solomon
January 31, 2021
Ed was a very nice guy. I grew up a few houses down on the corner of Hillcrest and Mercer. Rest in peace.
Joyce & Andy Thompson
January 31, 2021
Ed grew up with our son & daughter (John & Karen Thompson-Schmelzer). Ed was a special person . . . special people cause special things to happen; and we were so blessed too have witnessed his specialness. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you at this difficult time.
Heather Mimm
January 31, 2021
Ji, Sydney, Sabrina I'm so sorry for your loss.
Jeff Zimmerman
January 31, 2021
I've only known Ed for the past couple of years but I was glad to. become his friend. Working with him at MHGC was fun and we often hit range balls or snuck in a few holes after our shifts. He was so proud of his girls and spoke of them to me often. To say he will be missed is an understatement but no less true.
Mike and Vicky Barker
January 31, 2021
Ji, Sydney and Sabrina. So very sorry to learn of Ed’s passing. We are sending our thoughts and love to the three of you and to the entire Swope family. We will always have great memories of Ed.
Tim Rizzo
January 31, 2021
Great coworker at U.S.P.S., God Bless his family.
John Trimble
January 31, 2021
God’s blessings from a very old neighbor.
Joe & Carol Favata
January 31, 2021
JI, Sidney & Sabrina, So sorry to hear about ED.
Kim Reid
January 30, 2021
Ji, Sydney and Sabrina May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Laura Kraus
January 30, 2021
Ji, Sydney and Sabrina
Our deepest sympathies are with you all at this time. Thoughts and Prayers to ease the pain of your loss. Ed was a great man and will be missed.
Love Al and Laura
Hal Wilcox
January 30, 2021
Remember Ed's last breath here on earth will be his first breath in Heaven. .My condolences.to his wife and family
Monica Prizer
January 30, 2021
Ji, Sydney, and Sabrina, we are so very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of Gym Night with Ed and all of you. Your family is in our thoughts. Love, Scott, Monica, Shelby and Rachel Prizer
Cindy Daily
January 30, 2021
Prayers and condolences for your family.
Regina Tyciak
January 30, 2021
Ji, Syd, and Sabrina, I’m so very sorry for your loss. It was a great please to know Ed. Our deepest condolences to your family. Love, Regina, Mike, Sam (Liddell), Addison and Landon.
The Sheehys
January 30, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Ed was a great guy. Thinking of you.
Bob Smith
January 30, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Ed was a great family friend. He will be missed
John Hydock
January 30, 2021
To the Swope Family & Friends, I am saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Ed. One of my many memories of Ed was playing basketball with him at M.R. Reiter courts on Saturdays. Sorry for your loss & God Bless
John W Hydock
Pam and Jason
January 30, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Theresa Groves
January 30, 2021
Ed will surely be missed be us all, so sorry for his passing, Lew and Terry Groves
Fred Buonanno
January 30, 2021
Even though we have not seen each other in many years, you obviously lived a good life and have left a legacy of your accomplishments and including your beautiful and loving family. Rest in peace, my friend.
Tom and Rose Napoli
January 30, 2021
To Ji and her children....We are so sorry for your sudden loss....God bless you all and keep you safe.
Tom and Rose Napoli
Haley Clark
January 30, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss, your family is in my thoughts.
Terri Guidotti
January 30, 2021
Tom and Betsy, ao sorry for your loss.
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