Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
James SWICKEY Obituary
N. USN (Ret.) passed away peacefully Jan. 14, 2018 at the age of 87 in Tampa, FL. James was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years Bertha. He is survived by son, Matthew and his wife, Dinah of Tampa, FL; granddaughter, Page Painter Gritte, her husband David and daughter Caroline of Virginia Beach, VA. James was a 25 year veteran of the U.S. Navy enlisting at 17. He served on numerous submarine and surface vessels as navigator and executive officer in addition to tours at the Pentagon and The Naval Academy where he was Director of Small Craft. After retiring from the Navy, he worked 20 years in construction sales as a branch manager for Dayton Bolt & Nut, Co. James was a volunteer at the pharmacy on MacDill AFB, Tampa in his retirement as well as maintaining memberships in a number of Masonic bodies as a 33rd degree Mason. Services will be held Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, 7 pm, St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Rd., Tampa, FL 33625, Fr. Peter Strimer, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to Wreaths Across America, P.O. Box 9514, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for James SWICKEY
3 Entries
Melissa Sowa
January 31, 2018
On behalf of my late husband (Lt. Cmdr. Michael R. Sowa, USN (Ret.)), I express our eternal gratitude for Lt. Cmdr. Swickey's service to our nation. My thoughts and prayers are with the Swickey family in this time of loss.
Nick Nichols
January 28, 2018
To the Swickey Family,
On behalf of the Charleston Base SUBVETS and Swamp Fox Chapter SUBVETS WWII, I offer you our sincere condolences on James' passing. We grieve with you on the loss of your loved one and our shipmate. The SUBVETS will have your family in our thoughts and prayers. There is no expiration date on the back of our dolphins and James will always be remembered as a Brother of the Phin and a great Patriot. BRAVO ZULU SHIPMATE!!
LCDR(SS) James N. Swickey
US Navy Submarine Veteran Retired
Now on Eternal Patrol
Sailor Rest Your Oar
Your Shipmates Have The Watch
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate
Charleston Base Submarine Veterans
Nick Nichols, MTCM(SS) USN Ret.
Base Chaplain
Bill Dixon
January 28, 2018
On behalf of the United States Submarine Veterans (USSVI), I offer our sincere condolences on James' passing. You and your loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers. We are forever grateful for James' service to our country in the U.S. Submarine Service. To our Brother we say, Sailor, rest your oar. We have the watch. May you rest in peace and may God bless your loved ones who remain. Thank you for your service to our country.
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace always in every way" 2 Thess 3:16
James N. Swickey LCDR, US Navy, Now on Eternal Patrol.
Fair Winds and Following Seas Shipmate.
Bill Dixon, National Chaplain United States Submarine Veterans, USSVI.
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in James SWICKEY's name
Memorial Events
for James SWICKEY
How to support James's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor James SWICKEY's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
