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Anthony Skwara Obituary
Anthony was a loving husband, father and grandfather. A longtime resident of Peabody, Mass., he retired from the Boston Carpenter's Union Local #33 and lived in Brooksville, Fla. He and his wife, Loretta, moved to Cumming in 2011. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Throughout his lifetime, he was an active member of the Knights of Columbus.
Anthony is survived by his daughters, JoAnn (Ken) Ogilvie of Franklin, Mass., and Carol Ann (Blaine) Davis of Cumming; sister, Sr. Mary Anastasia of Portland, Maine; and much-loved grandchildren, Courtney, Joshua, and Zachary Davis.
Memorial Mass will held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, at The Church of the Good Shepherd.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Anthony's memory to Embracing Hospice of Cumming, 8730 Majors Road, Cumming, GA 30041.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.mcdonaldandson.com
McDonald and Son Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Anthony Skwara
Mark "Murray" P.
September 29, 2014
Tony & Loretta were family to me while attending college in Boston. Alan was my roommate and best friend. Tony, Loretta and Al have defined a great time in my life and will be greatly missed.
Pam Martin
September 20, 2014
My sympathies to JoAnn and Carol and their families. My friendship with Tony & Loretta goes back many, many years, from their days in Maine. I suspected that there were problems when the last two Christmas cards did not have the usual long letter, but I did not know Loretta had passed until I saw Tony's obit. JoAnn, you are one of my god-children and the last time I saw you was at your wedding. I know you will miss them both but all they would want of you all is to be healthy and happy. Thank you for placing the obit in the Franklin Journal.
Sincerely, Pam Martin of Farmington
Rupert Sexton, US Army 1961 - 1963
September 15, 2014
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were Treated and Appreciated by their Nation.”
~George Washington~
Libby and Herb Romig
September 10, 2014
So sorry for the loss of your Dad. You and your family are in our constant prayers.
JOE &PAT SANDERS
September 9, 2014
IT WAS AN HONOR AND PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOWN YOU,EVEN FOR SUCH A SHORT TIME OF THREE YEARS.NOW THAT YOU HAVE JOINED LORETTA MAY YOU REST IN PEACE SIR KNIGHT TONY SKWARA. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.
Barb & Mike Laderoute
September 9, 2014
We are so grateful for the wonderful memories we have, and we will always remember Tony's gentle spirit, the good times we had, and will cherish our friendship forever. Much love and deepest sympathy,
Barb & Mike
Kelly Laderoute
September 9, 2014
My heart is heavy with this news. What a wonderful man to have known for the last 37 years. I am glad I got to see him happy and healthy one last time. Love and hugs from DC.
L.W. McDonald and Son Funeral Home
September 9, 2014
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