Lawrence H. Swanson
Funeral Information
Home:
Wayne, NJ
Date of Death:
January 01, 2012
Place of Birth:
Manhattan, NY
Birthdate:
September 24, 1924
Age:
87
Funeral Service:
Thursday, January 05, 2012 10:30 AM Moore's Home For Funerals, Wayne, NJ
Visitation:
Wednesday, January 04, 2012 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Moore's Home For Funerals, Wayne, NJ
Biography
Lawrence H. Swanson, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2012 with his family by his side. Mr. Swanson was born September 24, 1924 in Manhattan, NY and resided in Wayne since 1959. After serving in World War II as a US Marine, he started his career in the securities industry as a registered representative with Model, Roland and Stone in New York, retiring in 1994 from Prudential Bache Securities. Mr. Swanson could then be found working part-time at A&P on Valley Road in Wayne. Mr. Swanson was a former member of St. Timothy's Lutheran Church. He was an avid sports fan, especially rooting for the NY Yankees and NY Giants.
Mr. Swanson is survived by his beloved children, Christine Swanson Villani and Lawrence A. and his wife Lorena Swanson; his devoted grandchildren, Randy, Jill, Dean, Kenneth, Herbert and Joseph; and his cherished great-grandchildren, Isabella, Andrew, Gavin, Joseph, Jr., Cali-Ryan, Ryan Majorie, Jason and Devon. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years and the love of his life, Tanya in 2004.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
The funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 AM at the funeral home and will be celebrated by Rev. Robin Mountenay.
Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905
Mr. Swanson is survived by his beloved children, Christine Swanson Villani and Lawrence A. and his wife Lorena Swanson; his devoted grandchildren, Randy, Jill, Dean, Kenneth, Herbert and Joseph; and his cherished great-grandchildren, Isabella, Andrew, Gavin, Joseph, Jr., Cali-Ryan, Ryan Majorie, Jason and Devon. He was predeceased by his wife of 51 years and the love of his life, Tanya in 2004.
Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
The funeral will be Thursday at 10:30 AM at the funeral home and will be celebrated by Rev. Robin Mountenay.
Interment will be in Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Paterson.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905
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Ellen Cuty
2012-01-03 00:50:34
Rest in Peace Uncle Larry, a wonderful uncle and man. I fondly remember my childhood visits to your home in Wayne and your beautiful dog, Patches, and Aunt Tanya's delicious home cooking and baking xoxo
Donna Rienzo
2012-01-03 15:18:22
I HAVE SO MANY FOND MEMORIES OF YOU. YOU WERE A VERY SPECIAL UNCLE. THE SUMMER I STAYED WITH YOU, YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO SWING ON A SWING, RIDE A BIKE WITHOUT TRAINING WHEELS AND BROUGHT ME TO THE MOVIES. IT WAS JUST YOU & ME. YOU HAVE ALWAYS HELD A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. YOU GAVE ME LOVE, WHEN I NEEDED IT THE MOST. I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL.
DONNA RIENZO
2012-01-03 15:25:52
I WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF YOU. YOU WERE A VERY SPECIAL PERSON IN MY LIFE. THE SUMMER OF 64', WHEN I STAYED AT YOUR HOUSE. YOU GAVE ME SO MUCH LOVE AND ATTENTION. YOU TAUGHT ME HOW TO SWING ON A SWING, RIDE A 2 WHEEL BIKE AND TOOK ME TO THE MOVIES. YOU GAVE ME SO MUCH LOVE WHEN I NEEDED IT THE MOST. I WILL ALWAYS HOLD THOSE MEMORIES CLOSE TO MY HEART. I AM THANKFUL FOR HAVING YOU.
Sharon Swanson
2012-01-03 18:13:46
Grandpa - We love you and pray for a safe journey to heaven. We were lucky to have you as a grandpa, now as our guardian angel. We will miss you very much. Love, Herb, Sharon, Devon, Gavin and Ryan.
Michael Salnick
2012-01-03 19:49:16
Larry: My thoughts are with you and your family. Michael Salnick
Rita Berardi
2012-01-08 20:23:21
Larry now you can be my angel that watches over me from heaven, I watched over you here on earth on the day you hit the telephone pole in front of my house I was with you and Tonya and at A&P where we worked together for many years. RIP buddy. God loves you and so did I.