Robert A. Swift

Bob was born on September 27, 1932 in Waterbury, CT to the late Edwin P. Swift, Sr. and Bertha (Brown) Swift. Bob attended Crosby High School where he excelled at basketball, leaving school to faithfully serve his country in the United States Army, serving a combat tour of duty in the Korean Conflict. After returning home, Bob met and fell in love with his future wife, Mary. Bob and Mary were married on April 7, 1956, moving to Wolcott in 1959, where they continued to live until his passing. Bob worked for State Dairy for 35 years, and afterwards for Tony-Mack Transport. Bob was a lifelong Red Sox and NY Giants fan and also enjoyed fishing, gardening and cooking. Bob and Mary were lifelong communicants of St. Pius X Church. Bob was a storyteller who loved to laugh and make others laugh. But mostly he will be remembered for his love of family.

Besides his loving wife of 61 years, Mary (Doria) Swift, Bob is survived by one daughter, Mary Beth Scaia of Wolcott, one son, Robert A. Swift, Jr. and daughter-in-law Jennifer of Orlando, FL, three grandchildren Nikki Swift, Rachel Scaia and Michael Scaia. Bob is also survived by his sister-in-law Bettina Kelly, sister-in-law Margaret Doria and twenty-two nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Bob was predeceased by his brother Edwin P. Swift, Jr., sister Claire McCulloch, sister-in-law Theresa Galletta and brother-in-law Vito Doria. The family would like to especially thank Wayne & Eileen Oliver and the Dunn and Hamel families for the love and support they gave to Bob and Mary.

A Mass followed by military honors is scheduled for February 2, 2018 at 11 AM at St. Pius X church, 525 Woodtick Rd, Wolcott, CT. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Bob's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury, www.stvincentdepaulmission.org <http://www.stvincentdepaulmission.org>. Visit www.dellavecchiafh.com <http://www.dellavecchiafh.com> for online tributes and directions.