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Benjamin Swiezynski Obituary
A lifelong resident, he was born in Exeter on Sept. 7, 1916, the son of the late Benjamin F. and Helena (Pienkowski) Swiezynski Sr.
Ben was a graduate of Exeter High School.
He worked for many years as a typesetter for the Haverhill Gazette, Portsmouth Herald and the Exeter News—Letter.
He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, for which he flew 58 missions from India to China over the hump, serving 24 years.
He established New England Movie Productions in 1938, which he owned and operated, and opened Ben's Foto Shop in 1948.
Family members include his children, Cas, Holly, Sandy, Jim and Skip and his wife, Amy; grandchildren, Dan, Mary, Jen, Scott and his wife, Nancy, Eric, Becky, Alexis, Amanda and Rachel; and great-granddaughter Miranda.
He was predeceased by his wife, Mary E. (Morse) Swiezynski, and by his brother, Joseph.
WE REMEMBER: He was a communicant of St. Michael's Church, Exeter; a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 2179 of Exeter in the 4th degree; a life member of the American Legion Post 32 of Exeter; a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Squamscott Chapter 13; and a volunteer for the American Red Cross. He served on the Exeter School Board for 24 years, serving two terms as chairman.
He was on the building and founding committee for the Seacoast School of Technology and the former junior high school; he served on the board of the Seacoast School of Technology until the time of his death. He was voted Citizen of the Year for the town of Exeter and was a member of the Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce.
He gave back to his community selflessly; he will be best remembered for his sense of humor and passion for education. He was honored for many accomplishments, but was most proud and honored when asked to be the guest speaker for graduation at Exeter High School, Class of 1990.
SERVICES: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited and may call from 2 to 4 and from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Michael's Church, corner of Front and Lincoln streets, Exeter. Burial will be in the Exeter Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army.
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Lois Sweeney
November 7, 2007
Dear Cas,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I just read about it in the Manchester Union. I was in NJ babysitting a few grandkids. Please relay my sympathy to the rest of your family.
Sincerely,
Lois (Bennett) Sweeney
Linda Hartson Macomber
October 25, 2007
The world has lost a warm and loving person who made a special difference every day. Memories of Ben will long be with those of us who knew him. Deepest and sincere sympathy go out to all of you left behind at this sad time.
Mike Casey
October 25, 2007
Mr. Swiezynski,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fran Haas
October 24, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Charles K Thayer
October 24, 2007
Ben Swiezynski was involved in so many activities in Exeter for so many years it would be difficult to mention all of them. Most of all, though, he was a wonderful family man and a dedicated volunteer to the community. His legacy coincides with the handful of longtime Exeter citizens who were ultimately responsible for making Exeter the wonderful town it is today.
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