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ROBERT J. SWEDA

1962 - 2025

ROBERT J. SWEDA obituary, 1962-2025, Dorchester, MA

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James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave

Dorchester, Massachusetts

ROBERT SWEDA Obituary

SWEDA, Robert J. Of Dorchester, died suddenly on June 25, 2025. Beloved son of the late Edward L. and Lucy C. (Daniszewska) Sweda. Loving brother of Mary Ann Sweda, Catherine J. Sweda, and Edward L. Sweda, Jr., all of Dorchester. Robert is also survived by many loving cousins. Family and friends will honor and remember Robert's life by gathering for Visiting Hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, on Tuesday morning, July 1, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Michael Cemetery, Roslindale. Robert was a graduate of Boston College High School, Class of '81, and Northeastern University, Class of '86. He was a retired employee of Blue Cross/Blue Shield for over 25 years. He loved writing screenplays and short stories. He was an accomplished yoga instructor and even learned sign language. He loved following all of Boston's sport teams, especially the Bruins. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.jmurphyfh.com Funeral home handicapped accessible with ample parking.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 27 to Jun. 29, 2025.

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Janet Zawacki

June 30, 2025

Mary Ann, Cathy, and Ed.
So sorry to hear of the passing of Robert. He was so kind even helped me get up my stairs when I was needing help. I,m sure he is happy now with all the family around. He will watch over all of you now and wait till he sees you again.Take care and remember all the good memories. May he RIP.

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Jim Linnehan

June 28, 2025

Ed and family, I'm sorry to hear of your brother's passing. May he rest in eternal peace, and may you all be comforted by memories of time spent with him.

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30

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Murphy Funeral Home

1020 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester, MA 02125

Jul

1

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Margaret Church of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish

800 Columbia Rd, Boston, MA 02125

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James A. Murphy & Son Funeral Home, Inc.

1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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