John George Swider

1929 - 2017

John George Swider obituary, 1929-2017, Metairie, LA

BORN

1929

DIED

2017

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Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.

New Orleans, Louisiana

John Swider Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 22, 2017.

John George Swider loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away on June 21, 2017; he was 87 years old. He was the son of the late Arthur Swider and Lillian Barton Swider Dombek. John was born in Maryland Park, Maryland of Polish/French Canadian heritage, and was a resident of Metairie and Chalmette. He was accepted into the United States Army Air Corps in 1947 and assigned to the 3400th Radar Training Squadron at the Army Air Corps base in Boca Raton, Fl. John was honorably discharged as a Sergeant in 1950. His survivors include his loving daughters of their beloved mother Cesla Remont Swider (deceased); Yvonne King (Tony), Denise Mayeur (Louis), Pamela Mercier (Clifford), Jonette Swider and Michelle Rae (deceased). Survivors also include his loving children of the late Lynda Scheuermann Swider; Jeanine Dunne Pellegrini (Kerry) and John Christian Swider (Lori). John had a host of dearly loved grandchildren and great grandchildren.





John attained an Associate Degree at Nicholls State University graduating Summa Cum Laude which granted him a scholarship to Louisiana State University where he completed his Bachelors of Science degree. His career choices afforded him many extraordinary opportunities but most dear to his heart was his tenure with the space industry where his team’s efforts plotted the precise trajectory of man’s first successful “Walk on the Moon”. He was also Chief of Joint Services for the Farm Credit Bank in New Orleans and Jackson, Mississippi. He was honored with the St. Louis Medallion award for his devotion to the work of the Catholic Church in the parish of Prince of Peace in Chalmette.





Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral services/mass at Lakelawn Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, La. 70124, on Wednesday, June 28. Visitation will be from 9:00am-11:00am, followed by a mass.

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June 28, 2017

Debbie Bentley

Although I only knew Mr. John for a short time he really made an impression on me. Mr. John loved to talk about his life & his family. It was a pleasure to care for him in his last days. The very first day that I met Mr. John I thought to myself what a charming man, even at the age of 87!

He loved his family dearly & each time he spoke of his family there was a smile that would light up the room & a twinkle in his eye that reminded me of the stars. Mr. John was surrounded by love, he was truly a blessed man & he knew it. I pray that the good memories of Mr. John will bring you all peace in this difficult times.

June 25, 2017

We are so very sorry for your loss. Karen & I were extremely fond of your father. He was such a delightful man and we will miss his interesting stories. He was a very accomplished man with an intriguing background. We will truly miss his company. Pam, you and Cliff were wonderful caregivers and I know he was so appreciative of everything you did for him. Keeping you and your family in our prayers. Debbie & Karen

June 23, 2017

Carolyn Martin

Durel and I are sorry for your loss. May his soul rest in peace.

June 23, 2017

Cecile Remont Boudreaux

May Uncle John's children remember wonderful memories with their Father and hold them dear to their hearts.
Cecile Remont Boudreaux

June 23, 2017

Pat Danford

I am so very sorry for your loss and you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God's Peace and Love and the Love of Family and Friends bring you comfort during this most difficult time.

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