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Vera Swiber Obituary

SWIBER Vera White Swiber was called to heaven on Monday the 23rd of July, 2007 at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Anthony F. Swiber. Preceded in death by her parents, Felix A. White and Jennie R. White, her brother, Albert White, one niece and one great niece. Mrs. Swiber is survived by her sister-in-law, Maude G. White and many nieces and nephews. She was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Braithwaite, LA for the past 10 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass to be celebrated at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church, 7300 Crowder Blvd., New Orleans East, on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 at 1:00 P.M. with visitation at the church on Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow in St. Roch #2 Cemetery. Guest book may be signed online at www.legacy.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jul. 24, 2007.

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Melissa White

July 25, 2007

Nan, you will be missed. You and Tony led such a happy life and now you are together again.

Sympathy to all of the family. I am thinking about you and wish I could be with you through this difficult time.

Melissa

Rose White

July 25, 2007

Goodbye Nan. I will never forget you. I know you are happy to be with Tony again. Thank you for all that you are and all that you did for me. My deepest sympathy to your family.
RoseMary White

Felix Alfonso

July 25, 2007

I am very sorry to hear that Vera passed away.I am Tony's first cousin and the last of our generation. Felix
Alfonso

Judy Montegut

July 24, 2007

I am glad I got to meet Nan and have some visits. She was a very nice and kind lady who appeared to really enjoy people and life.
My sympathy to the family.
Judy Warren Montegut

Joan Alfonso Thoulion

July 24, 2007

Our prayers are with you all and Vera as she enjoys the perpetual light of eternal blessings being reunited with the Lord and Tony again.

From Tony's Cousins Joan Alfonso Thoulion and Frank Alfonso, Jr.

Mindy Scheeler

July 24, 2007

Nan will be missed dearly. She will always hold a special place in our hearts. Love, Mindy, Alfred, Noah, and Peyton

Melissa (Missy) Blackmon-Burton

July 24, 2007

We are so sorry to hear about Nan. You are all in our prayers! Please call if you need anything! Scott, Missy, Gavin & Megan Burton

Sandra Honea

July 24, 2007

Good-bye Nan. Hello Guardian Angel!
Your memories will forever be with us.

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