Robert D. Swanson

Robert D. “Bob” Swanson of Croton on Hudson, NY passed away at the New York State Veterans Home in Montrose on March 13, 2015. Robert was born to Robert L. and Sadie (Voigt) Swanson on July 13, 1934 in South Bend, IN. He was preceded in death by his sister Carol (Swanson) Wolf. He is survived by his beloved wife Sharon (Boehmke) Swanson and many cherished friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 12:00 noon at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 6 Old Post Road North, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520. Committal will be private.

Bob served in the U.S. Army as a counter-intelligence specialist in Germany in the 1950’s. He was a member of his Army post’s basketball team, and enjoyed traveling with the team throughout Germany to play other American Army teams.

Returning to the U.S. to study at Teachers College Columbia University, he received a master’s degree in psychology of literature. He taught English and psychology of literature near Schenectady, NY. He was also actively involved in the Unitarian Church in Schenectady, and enjoyed the opportunity to preach a sermon to the congregation.

After completing a master’s degree in business, Bob began a career in finance. He worked as a securities analyst and a portfolio manager at several New York firms. Most memorable included Credit Lyonnais, Banco di Roma, and the Dreyfus Fund. In 1982 Bob started his own firm, Swanson Associates, and continued as an investment advisor until his retirement in 2008.

Throughout Bob’s life, sports were an important source of friendship, exercise, and fun. He transitioned from high school football to college and Army basketball, later becoming an avid tennis player.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Robert’s name to St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Croton on Hudson, NY or the National Parkinson Foundation.