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Paul Swagler Obituary
East Rochester/Middlesex: November 24, 2009 at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by his parents, Dr. George & Ann Swagler. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris (Verstraete) Swagler; sons, Gary (Laurie), Bruce (Denise), Scott (Barb), Timothy (Kelley) & Brian (Donna); grandchildren, Matthew, Maxwell, Kelsey, Nichole (Sean), Robert (Danielle), Christopher, Sarah, Tyler, Jeffrey, Tanner & TJ, Brittany, Steven & Kirsten; great grandson, Greyson; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Ronald (Bernice) Verstraete & sister-in-law, Nancy Verstraete.
Paul was a member of IBEW Local 86 and was retired from T H Green Electric Co. where he worked for 45 years. He was a 27 year member of the East Rochester Volunteer Fire Dept. Paul was a Past Director of the New York State Christmas Tree Farmers Association and was an avid outdoorsman.
Friends may call FRIDAY 2-4, 7-9pm at the HARLOFF Funeral Home, 803 South Washington Street in East Rochester. Paul's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00am on SATURDAY at St. Jerome's Church. Entombment in White Haven Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution in his memory to either, The East Rochester Volunteer Fire Department or St. Jerome's Church.
HARLOFF Funeral Home
586-5948
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Memories and Condolences
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Elizabeth Buchroeder-Webb
December 14, 2009
Some of my best childhool memories are of vacationing in New York, going to the "Farm" and watching the parades. Thank you Swagler family for helping to make that possible. Our thoughts are with you. James and Elizabeth
Orin, Joan, & Kyle Strowe
December 7, 2009
Swagler Family, Please accept our sympathy on the loss of Paul. We know that over time the feeling of loss will diminish, but he will always remain in your thoughts. God Bless your family.
Lynne Dutcher
December 1, 2009
Dear Bruce and Denise,
Although it has been over 30 years since our Criminal Justice Days, and when I would run into your Mom at the pediatric office of Fox, Olin & DeCancq with your younger brother, I wanted to say I was sad to hear about your Dad. I lost my Dad 5 years ago and it was comforting to hear from my friends, old and new, so hopefully a kind word from your past will mean something to you as well.
To you and yours, sincerely,
Lynne Lawless Dutcher
Pat
December 1, 2009
Denise, Bruce and extended family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. - Pat
November 28, 2009
Paul, I will miss you dearly. You have been a wonderful father-in-Law. Thank you for all the love you have shown us over the years; and the many memories we will keep in our hearts. Love, Denise
Kim Laraway Gold
November 28, 2009
To Brian and his Family: So sorry to hear about your father. May God blessings comfort you in your time of sorrow. You are in my prayers. It's been too long!
Joyce Cathman
November 28, 2009
Swagler Family,
I was sorry to hear of the passing of Paul. I always enjoyed his smile and laughter. When we would visit Dorothy and go to the farm it was a special time. My prayers are with you. He is in a better place planting trees.
Frank & Kathy Kovacs
November 26, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 26, 2009
Doris, Paul is a wonderful man. Please know of our sympathy and prayers Deacon Thomas and Michele Driscoll
Sherry Verstraete
November 25, 2009
Doris Ann, you and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Our love and deepest sympathy
Larry and Sherry
Lee Ann Hooper
November 25, 2009
To the Swagler Family, Paul was a very dear man. I am so grateful that he was a part of my life as well as my kids. We will always have our memories of sitting around the campfire and laughing with him. I'll be with you all in spirit. You're in my prayers. Lee Ann and boys.
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