Robert Joseph Swetland Sr.

Robert J. Swetland, Sr., of Babylon Village, Long Island, New York on Friday, August 15, 2014. Proud United States Navy WWII Veteran and member of American Legion, Post 94, Babylon, New York. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn. Devoted father of Robert Swetland, Jr. and step-father to Jerry, Wayne, David and Mark Hyer. Cherished grandfather of seven. He spent his life's work in helping others in their recovery from alcoholism. Family and friends may visit Monday evening, August 18, 2014, 6:00 - 9:30 pm, at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Homes, 448 West Main Street, Babylon Village, New York 11702. Wake Prayers Monday evening, 8:00 pm, at the funeral home. Family and friends are asked to gather at the funeral home on Tuesday morning, August 19, 2014 at 9:45 am before Mr. Swetand's funeral procession leaves for St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, 39 North Call Avenue (Corner of Grove Place), Babylon Village where his Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:45 am. Interment, with United States Navy Honors, to follow at North Babylon Cemetery, Livingston Avenue and South Service Road-Sunrise Highway, Babylon. For further information, or help with directions, kindly call the funeral home at (631) 669-2400. www.boyd-spencer.com.