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William Swift Obituary

Swift Jr., William H. WWII Army Sgt. originally from Passaic, N.J., beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Zurawski), brother-in-law of seven, uncle and great-uncle of many. Funeral Wednesday, 9 a.m., from Pomierski & Son Funeral Home, 1059 W. 32nd St., to St. Mary of Perpetual Help Church, for 9:30 a.m. Mass. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday, 2 to 9 p.m. 773-927-6424.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 4, 2006.

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Mary Parejko

December 5, 2006

Uncle Bill You will be missed by many but always be remembered in our hearts, my first memories of you where when you and aunty josie
used to come for visits from New Jersey, it was so exciting as a kid to go to union station with my father to pick you's up and see the trains
you and aunty Josie always had so many stories to tell of all the places you visited, You bought our relatives in Poland home with the many pictures you took.
all the get togethers at busia's and in antioch we always fun with you there
You are in a better place surrounded by God and loved ones who have gone before you . What better place to spend Christmas !
your niece Mary Zurawski Parejko

Jimmy Szymikowski

December 4, 2006

I hope that you are at peace now, and enjoying the company of Auntie Jo and Scottie. Thanks for the entertaining visits.

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