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Robert SWANSON Obituary
July 6, 2023 - Beloved Husband of Patrice M. (nee Simonian) Swanson. Devoted father of Heather (Robert) Harper and Robert R, (Gina) Swanson II. Cherished grandfather of Robert R. (Amanda) Swanson III, Carissa Kane, Leah Harper, Olivia Swanson and great-grandfather of Bentley, Vanessa, MacKenzie and Jack. Loving son of the late Raymond and Blanche Swanson. Son in -law of Gregory and the late Elizabeth Simonian. Dear brother of Linda (Rick) Stadler, William (Peggy) Swanson and the late JoAnne Plant. Brother-in-law of May (late Russell) Sammarco and the late Rosanne (Randall) Burgio. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the C. Mertz and Son Funeral Home, Inc., 911 Englewood Ave., for Memorial Visitations Tuesday from 3-7 PM, where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob's memory to Niagara Hospice. Please share condolences at www.mertzfh.com
Memories and Condolences
for Robert SWANSON
Patrick Morrow
July 11, 2023
What a great friendly guy, both on the job & off. Myself & many others from the BPD will miss Robert very much. Semper Fidelis.
Patrick Ruffino
July 11, 2023
Thoughts and prayers to the Swanson and Simonian families. God Bless you all.
Paul Madsen
July 11, 2023
Worked with Bob..it was a pleasure to have know him.
Kevin Kelly
July 9, 2023
What a great and funny guy to work with
Tom Balk
July 9, 2023
Great guy. Worked with him. RIP my good friend. Tom Balk
Rick Brooks
July 9, 2023
Sending our heartfelt condolences and much love to Patty and the Swanson family during this time of grief. Bob´s gift to us all was the memories we made during the many golf games played, vacations we shared, and dinners together. Bob will live on in our hearts forever.
Joe & Marla Coniglio
July 9, 2023
Patty we are so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.
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11
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3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Buffalo911 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223
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12
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10:00 a.m.
C. Mertz & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Buffalo911 Englewood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14223
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