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Robert Swidler Obituary
Worcester - Robert B. Swidler, age 75, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital.
Bob leaves his beloved wife of 47 years, Barbara (Cohen) Swidler; a son, Joshua Swidler and his wife, Alisa of Briarcliff Manor, NY; a daughter, Heather Gelardi and her husband, Bill of Charlton; a brother, Ronald Swidler and his wife, Maria of Worcester; his grandchildren, Nathan, Asher, Rosalynde, Ava and Lily Swidler and Emily, Sarah and Olivia Gelardi; and many close nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother, Harold Swidler.
Bob was a proud lifelong resident of Worcester, a son of Nathaniel and Esther (Silverman) Swidler. After graduating from Classical High School in 1962, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Worcester State College where he was the catcher of the baseball team.
He pursued a career in teaching and taught English and Social Studies at Oxford Middle School for over 30 years. Bob was a dedicated member of Temple Emanuel Sinai where he taught religious school for many years.
An avid Boston sports fan, Bob lived to glory in the total domination of New England for the past two decades. He was a dedicated umpire and referee, officiating at softball, basketball, field hockey for men's and women's leagues as well as high school athletics. Bob loved to swim and did so during his entire life.
Most of all, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family and reveling in their achievements. He will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor, his intense memory for the most interesting of trivia and a deep love for his family.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 11 at Temple Emanuel Sinai, 661 Salisbury Street, Worcester, under the direction of Miles Funeral Home of Holden. Burial will be in B'nai Brith Cemetery in Worcester.
Memorial Observance will be announced at the time of the funeral service.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, 72 River Park Street, Suite 202, Needham, MA 02494, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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Jonathan Heimberg
April 3, 2024
Dear Swidler family:
Remembering you on the 5th anniversary with fond remembrance.
Steve hall
April 3, 2024
If Barbra cohen is reading this. I had you for a teacher in the sixth grade about 1970 or so. Holden junior high. I met your husband later when he was working for Leon Jonas during the summer. I remember you very well. Your husband was a good person
Jonathan Heimberg
April 3, 2023
Dear Barbara, Joshua, Heather, & family:
Thinking of you on the 4th anniversary with fond remembrance.
Michael Charbonneau
May 5, 2022
Mr Swidler one of my favorite at Oxford Middle School 1972, RIP
JONATHAN Eliot HEIMBERG
April 3, 2022
Dear Barbara & family:
Thinking of you & remembering Bob on the 3rd anniversary.
May 13, 2019
To: Brother Ronnie
Your brother had become one of our customers here at Ford's Hometown Services. I enjoyed reminiscing with him about our days at Worcester Headwear. I will miss his humor and link to the past. God Bless.
Bobby Brooks
"Brooksie"
Joe and Kathy Gallagher
April 12, 2019
Dear Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We both worked with Bob for over 30 years at the Oxford Middle School. He was a wonderful friend and teacher and we shared many a laugh and good times. We will never forget that when we retired, Bob sought us out and spoke with both of us and we shared memories of the "good old days"...may he be at peace and hope your memories of him will sustain you during this difficult time.
April 11, 2019
Ron so sorry for your loss deli furhman brucke
April 11, 2019
Ron , so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother, Deli furhman Brucker
Deli furhman Brucker
April 11, 2019
Ronny so sorry to hear about your brothers death ,Deli Furhman Brucker
Donna Carignan
April 11, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was my 6th grade teacher at Oxford Middle School back in 1969/1970. He had so many creative ways of teaching! I still remember the unit on Greek Mythology! He made everything so interesting. I was then hired to teach music at the Middle School in 1980, so I had the pleasure of knowing him as a student and then as a fellow teacher. Bob was a great teacher and such a nice person. He will be missed by all who knew him. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Stephen Rudner
April 10, 2019
Dear Barbara and Family,
During this time of sorrow, may all of you find solace and peace in shared memories. Our heartfelt sympathies.
Love,
Doreen, Steve and Family
April 10, 2019
My sincere condolences to the entire Swidler family.
Saul Shevitz , Melville,NY
April 10, 2019
Heather and family, Brenda and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you. Bob was a great guy with the funniest sense of humor and greatest jokes. I can hear him now and both of us having tears in our eyes. A truly great man, he will surely be missed, the world is sadder today.
Norm and Brenda Anyon
Bob Sama
April 10, 2019
Ronnie sorry about your brother. Condolences to you and your family.
JENNIFER DUPONT
April 10, 2019
To Barbara,Heather and Josh My deepest sincere sympathy. I heard about his passing this morning. He was a great guy and always enjoyed him as my teacher at Sunday school
I'm so sorry for your loss
Jen ,Matt,and Madeline Dupont
Maelee Bertrand
April 10, 2019
He was an awesome teacher.. Always kept us laughing.. 6th Grade Teacher at Oxford Middle School..
Maelee (Stevens) Bertrand
Jonathan Heimberg
April 10, 2019
Dear Barbara, Joshua, Heather & Family:
So very sorry to learn of this unexpected and tragic loss. Please know that I am thinking of you, and be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Israel.
I regret that I cannot be with you tomorrow, but know that I am with you in spirit.
Joe Pagano
April 10, 2019
Bob was an important part of the JCC fitness community. Seeing Bob at the J was always a "pick-me-up." Smart, funny, and easy to talk to. He loved his family. He loved life. He will be sorely missed.
Jim Herrion
April 10, 2019
Was my teacher 1967-1968 at Oxford
Umpired Softball with him Good Guy
God Bless Jim-Bill- Tommy Herrion
Jim Herrion
April 10, 2019
My teacher maybe his 1st year teaching
at Oxford 1967-68 Umpired Softball with
him he was a friend God Bless
Jim-Bill-Tommy Herrion
April 10, 2019
Heather,
Our sincere condolences to you and your entire family. As you know I had your dad as my 6th grade teacher. That year will always have special memories for me because not only did we have a lot of fun in his class, but that is when I fell in love with my husband, so I remember it well. I know you have a million special memories as well that you will hold close in your heart. I truly hope that they will bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time. Please know that you are, and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Joanne & Kevin O'Connor
April 10, 2019
Our deepest sympathy to the Swidler and Gelardi families.
Words fail to express our sorrow for your loss. Please know we are with you through this difficult time.
Jeff and Tina Hebert
Tom Sweeney
April 10, 2019
My condolences to the entire Swidler family. Bob and I were teammates on the baseball teams at Classical High. It was always a pleasure to see Bob throughout the years and talk about family and sports. May he rest in peace.
Tom Sweeney
Briean Jensen
April 10, 2019
Barbara and Family,
I was saddened to hear about Bobby's passing. I got to know him when he was a softball umpire with the Mac-Ben league back in the 80s and 90s. He had a great sense of humor and sarcastic wit. Unlike some of the umpires, he even got most of the calls right. He will be missed by many.
Steve Hall
April 10, 2019
Mrs Swidler
IM very sorry to hear of your husbands passing. I was born and raised in Holden and you were my 6th grade math teacher as miss Cohen. Later in life I ran into your husband and we were talking I mentioned I was from Holden one thing led to another and I mentioned your maiden name to him He asked if I liked you as s teacher. ITS a good thing I did because he only after told me that was his wife. I'm sure he will be greatly
missed Sincerely. Steve Hall Murrells Inlet South Carolina
April 10, 2019
Ron my condolences to The Family Swidler.....Shalom
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