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Joan Frances Mooney Swiber

FUNERAL HOME

Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home - Metairie

4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd.

Metairie, Louisiana

Joan Swiber Obituary

SWIBER Joan Frances Mooney Swiber, age 76, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 in her Cedar Point, North Carolina home surrounded by her loved ones. Born December 20, 1932 in St. Louis, Joan, along with her 10 brothers and sisters relocated to the Gulf Coast region in the 1940's. After graduating from high school, Joan married Arthur H. Swiber Jr. and raised her seven children in the New Orleans area. She was a loyal friend to many, uncompromising caregiver to her family and shared a passion for sewing and quilting. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 32 years, Arthur H. Swiber Jr., parents, Frank and Margaret Mooney, and her three brothers, Dan Mooney, Jim Mooney and Jack Mooney. She is survived by her children, Pam, Dianne, Art, Craig, Donna, Matthew and Kerri and 17 grandchildren. She also leaves behind 5 brothers, Blake Mooney, Pat Mooney, Don Mooney, Joe Mooney, Neil Mooney and 2 sisters, Peggy Ripple and Kathleen Alvarez. She will be dearly missed. Visitation will be on Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 10:00am till 12:00 noon at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy. in Metairie, LA. A Funeral Mass will follow at St. Ann Church & Shrine, corner of Transcontinental Dr. and Loveland St., Metairie, LA at 12:30 PM. Burial services will conclude at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Metairie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, Greater New Orleans Office, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.legacy.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Sep. 11, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Joan Swiber

13 Entries

Denise Swiber Ritchie

October 6, 2009

To Joan's family, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Lattimer

September 17, 2009

Craig & Jan, I'm very sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.
Karen Lattimer

Susan Trahant Heusel

September 16, 2009

To the Swiber Family:

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I remember her as always being so sweet and caring.

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

September 14, 2009

Craig, Jan & family:

I am sorry about your mom's death. I didn't know that she died. I surely would have come to the funeral home. I hope the family is doing OK. I will keep you in my prayers.

Jack & Jackie Crouch

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Christi Myers

September 12, 2009

Art,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.

September 12, 2009

To the Swiber Family:

Although we have not been in touch as I would like, your family is a part of my childhood and still a part of me. I think of you all often and in this sad time you all will be in my prayers. Your mom was a great person and role model for all of us on Ithaca Street. I know it has been a difficult road and now she is at peace. My condolences to you all and many blessings each one of you and your families. Sorry I can’t be in Louisiana for the services but I assure you my thought are with you.
Lots of Love,
Mike, Karla and Colin Raby
Cleveland, OH

Chris Antonatos

September 12, 2009

Art and family,

You are in our thoughts and prayers.I am sorry for your loss. Your pain and grief will slowly fade and the wonderful times you shared with your mom will be embossed in your memory forever.

Glenda April Castro

September 12, 2009

My dear friend Dianne and family:

Your entire family is an inspiration to me. I have followed the stories about your Mother on CaringBridge and looked forward in anticipation each time I received notice of a new entry. Please do not think your prayers went unanswered. God heard every prayer and although the outcome wasn't what we expected, I believe the outcome was more than what Joan expected. Those tears of contentment, surrounded by everyone who was near and dear to her heart. She was strong and independent and so loving. I believe 2 Timothy 4: 7-8 describes your Mother:

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness ..."

Bruce Dillon

September 11, 2009

Art and family

Sorry to hear about your mother. We will continue to pray for you and your family. Remember, God is with you, always!

Bruce & Annette Dillon, Sr.

September 11, 2009

Art and family,

I am sorry to hear about your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Stay strong.

Chris Latiolais, State Farm

September 11, 2009

Art and family,

Sorry to hear about your Mom.

May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you!

My sympathies to you and your family at this time of need.

Wendy Boesch, State Farm

Beach

September 11, 2009

Kerri and family. We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for peace for you all. With love, The Beach Family - David, Kathleen, Gillian, Emma, Davey and Jack

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