Richard W. "Dick" Swingly

Richard W. "Dick" Swingly obituary

Richard W. "Dick" Swingly

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Richard Swingly Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Webster: Monday, November 17, 2025, age 86. Predeceased by his wife, Nancy; parents, Richard and Dorothy; sisters, Sally (William) Driscoll and Suzanne Swingly. He leaves his children, Sharon (Alan) Kruger, Edward (Kelli) Swingly, Thomas "Matt" (Nick Christodoulou) Swingly, James "Jake" (Anne) Swingly and Eileen (Tarak) Bolt; grandchildren, Bradley and Trevor Smith, Aaron Kruger, Kathleen (Max) Powell, Sarah Swingly, Evan and Kyle Swingly, Tommy, Emma, Alex, Eva and Addi Bolt; great-grandchildren, Bailey Smith, Charlotte and Ethan Powell; brothers, William "Bill" (Pat) and Garry "Gus" (Penny) Swingly; nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank RGH Dr. Khodjaev and his staff, Tammy, Evelyn Diaz, Ann Geyer, and the entire 5100 team for their excellent care.

Friends may call 2-4, 6-9 Friday, November 21 at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Saturday, November 22 at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster. Interment, Webster Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Webster Volunteer Fire Dept., 35 South Ave., Webster, NY 14580.

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November 19, 2025

John Kowalski posted to the memorial.

November 19, 2025

John Kowalski posted to the memorial.

November 18, 2025

Julie Watson posted to the memorial.

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John Kowalski

November 19, 2025

My apologies and Sharon

John Kowalski

November 19, 2025

Very sorry for your loss...Ed, Matt, Jake, Eileen... lots of fun memories growing up with you guys and doing a lot of activities. Richard will be missed.

Julie Watson

November 18, 2025

My thought and prayers are with you and your families during the difficult time. Julie Watson

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Willard H. Scott Funeral Home

12 South Avenue, Webster, NY 14580

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Nov

21

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Willard H. Scott Funeral Home

12 South Avenue, Webster, NY 14580

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Nov

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Mass of Christian Burial

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Holy Trinity Church

1460 Ridge Road, Webster, NY 14580

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