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June 4, 2021
Services
Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Wednesday, June 9, from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Richard Stephen Swetz, 84 of Wayne, NJ, a successful business man, and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, June 4th, 2021.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of sixty years; Dolores Ann Swetz (nee Fecsik), his daughters; Karen Andruska and Kimberley DeMarco, son-in-law; Jeffrey DeMarco, and four grandchildren; Kaylee Andruska, Zachary Andruska, Kristina DeMarco, and Nicholas DeMarco. He was preceded in death by his cherished parents; Adam and Agnes Swetz, and by his brother; Robert Swetz.
He was born in Ashley, PA. He grew up in Jersey City and graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He served his country in the Army Reserves. He then began his career as a stock boy for Tappens Jewelers. After many years of hard work, he obtained the position of Vice President of Merchandising. He then followed his dream and purchased Chandel Jewelers in Midland Park, NJ. His success allowed him to purchase three more stores. After twenty-two years of retail, he retired. During his retirement, he consulted with the Independent Jewelers Organization in Connecticut. His expertise brought him the opportunity to acquire the company, which he ran for ten years. He then permanently retired to enjoy his life and family.
He was a devout Catholic and parishioner of Our Lady of the Valley Church in Wayne, NJ, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister. He participated in various committees and fostered many charitable endeavors. He was a Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus.
Richard’s passions included traveling extensively, playing cards, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends. He loved the jewelry industry and he touched many lives by mentoring countless business owners who he passionately encouraged to follow their hearts. He truly lived life to the fullest.
In lieu of flowers, friends wishing to make a donation in Richard’s memory are asked to please consider the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Visit www.michaeljfox.org
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Friends may visit with the family at the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 4-8 PM. Funeral Services will be held at 9 AM on Wednesday, June 9, from the funeral home, then to Our Lady of the Valley RC Church, Wayne, where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
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