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Christopher E. Swider

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Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

382 First Parish Road

Scituate, Massachusetts

Christopher Swider Obituary

Christopher E. Swider, 58, of Scituate, passed away July 1, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with kidney cancer. Chris was the loving husband of Jodie (Salvador); and proud father of Brian and his wife Heather of Pembroke, and his devoted bulldog, Bruschi; brother of Cindy Swider, Timothy J. Swider, both of Scituate, Tina Murphy of Barrington, N.H., and Edward Ted Swider of E. Weymouth; son of the late Edward and Ellen (Leary) Swider. Friends and family are invited to visitation at the Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home, 382 First Parish Rd., Scituate, Monday, July 7, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 8, in St. Mary of the Nativity Church, 1 Kent St., Scituate, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Chris name may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, c/o Dr. Toni Choueiri Cancer Research, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home www.richardsongaffeyfuneralhome.com 781-545-0196

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Jul. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Swider

34 Entries

July 10, 2014

Dear Jodie,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. While I am typing this I am looking at a picture of Chris with my late husband, George (Obie) and Gary Dwight at Widow's Walk Golf Course. It is one of my favorite pictures. Someone (I don't know who) left it at George's wake. George was very fond of Chris. My heart goes out to you as I know what you, and your family, are going through right now. Love Merrilyn O'Brien

Jennifer Price

July 8, 2014

Dear Jodie, so sorry to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Love, Jennifer and Joan Price

Joyce McGuire

July 8, 2014

Dear Jodie,
We are so sorry for your loss, we are thinking of you and your family, our prayers are for you. Sending you lots of love from your friends on the other side of the country.
Tom & Joyce

John Sullivan

July 7, 2014

So sorry for your loss Jodie and Family.
You are in my thoughts and prayers!

John Sullivan

Charlie Hoar

July 7, 2014

I was devistated when my son Mike told about Chris 's passing. I coached Chris in youth hockey and later skated with him. He was a great guy!! I will miss him! I am sorry I did not hear sooner.

Larry Marder

July 7, 2014

Dear Jodie,

We are thinking of you with our deepest and sincerest sympathy.

Larry & Dot Marder

Doug Forbes

July 7, 2014

Dear Jodie and Family,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Your friends always,
Doug and Kathy Forbes and the Family

Paula Campbell

July 7, 2014

Jodie you are such a strong and loving woman who always does for others. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know you are always in my prayers. We are more than In-Laws, we're friends.

Sherry Herron

July 7, 2014

Jodie,

I am devastated to hear the news of Chris' passing. He was a great guy and I adored working with him at McDevitt. He was hilarious....one of the best smiles and personalities I've ever encountered. I am very sorry for you and Brian and I wish you love and peace during this difficult time. Chris...Rest in the Sweetest Peace, and I hope you are enjoying Caddy Shack in heaven.

Much Love

Rob Connelly

July 6, 2014

I am sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I played hockey with him over 40 years ago for the Scituate Braves and Ed Brennan. He was always a gentleman to me and a great competitor. Prayers to your entire family.

July 6, 2014

Jodie, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Fond regards, Michelle and Jes'us

July 5, 2014

Jodie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please extend my condolences to Brian as well. Sue Sullivan

Rich Conroy

July 4, 2014

Like so many others who were drawn to Chris by his charm and humor, I always enjoyed Chris's company. He surely will be missed by all.

Jodie, Brian, Heather, Cindy, Tim, Tina and Ted our prayers go out to you.
With love and sympathy.

Michael Driscoll

July 4, 2014

I will always remember Chris as a kind and good man. I will miss him deeply. God rest his soul forever.

Leo Donovan

July 4, 2014

So sorry to hear about Chris. A truly great man and a good friend who will be surely missed. My prayers are with Jodie and the great Swider family.

Mike & Kathy Boyle

July 4, 2014

We share your sorrow.

Ann Finnie

July 3, 2014

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sad to learn of Chris' passing. He will be greatly missed.

Leslie Stenbeck

July 3, 2014

Jodi, Cindy, Tim, Ted, Tina....I have so many wonderful memories of your family. Many days at 36 meetinghouse lane. Chris was a kind, gentle soul. He will be missed by all. Please hold on to all the happy memories. Chris gave this fight his all and is no longer suffering. I will always smile when I think of him standing in the kitchen telling me stories. Jodi you were the love of his life and a perfect wife. Elly and Ed adored you!!! Promise to carry on his legacy with Brian and his family. I am sorry I can not attend the services but I will be there in spirit!! Love to all forever!!!!,
Leslie Stenbeck

Pam McGrath

July 3, 2014

Jodi, I am so sorry for your loss.

July 3, 2014

Our prayers and love to the Swider family in this time of deep loss.

Mike Gill

July 3, 2014

There's no doubt in my mind that anyone whoever met Chris,liked him immediately. He will be missed by all who knew him. Condolences to all of his loved ones and many friends.

Carolyn Spiros

July 3, 2014

Jodie,
My deepest condolences to you and Brian. May you hold on to happy memories and May his Memory be Eternal!

Don and Lauren Knapp

July 3, 2014

Chris brought so many happy moments in our life and left us with a treasure trove of memories and priceless quotes which we will never forget. We are praying for you and your family in this difficult time.

Joe Driscoll

July 3, 2014

God bless R.I.P.

john bonner

July 3, 2014

will miss that great smile and peacefull manner

Jon Hamilton

July 3, 2014

Jodie,
My condolences to you and Brian. Chris was my friend, and confidant for over 30 years. My holidays in Scituate won't be the same without him. So glad I got to see him just before he left us.

The Staff of Richardson-Gaffey Funeral Home

July 3, 2014

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Terese Hutchinson

July 2, 2014

"Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality." ~ Emily Dickinson

My heartfelt sympathy to all of Chris's family. I wish for you much comfort in many fond memories...

July 2, 2014

To Chris's family I send my blessings. I'm so sorry for your loss.
A great man and a great friend. The memories will last forever. I'll see you sooner or later Chris, save me a bar stool buddy.
Bob McLaughlin
Michigan

Teresa Brennan

July 2, 2014

Jodie...I am so very sorry. Please know that you are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Jim Linnehan

July 2, 2014

To all the Swiders, I will remember all the ball games at St. Mary's field with Chris and the gang. May you hold close the many fond memories that you have of your husband/father/brother.

Fred Parker

July 2, 2014

I was very sad to read about Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

July 2, 2014

My deepest sympathies on the loss of your brother. I remember him as a great guy from when we were kids! May God bless you and hold you in his hands during this time.
Leslie McCallum Easter

July 2, 2014

Jodie, Brian, Tina, Cindy, Ted, Tim, --my heartfelt sympathy to you all on the loss of Chris, - a sweet guy and tough fighter of his disease. You are all in my prayers throughout these difficult days.
Dorothy Murphy

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