Robert M Swetkis Sr.'s Obituary
Robert M Swetkis Sr. is survived by his wife Janet (Rall) of 66 years, 3 sons Robert (Elaine), Ronald (the late Maryann), and David (Jenifer). Also survived by his grandchildren; Valerie S., Christopher, and Valerie P.. Greatgrandchildren; Callie, Christian, and Jewell. Also survived by his brother-in-law Robert (Linda) Rall. He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Isabel Swetkis. Robert (Bob) retired from the Bureau of Mines as an explosive technician in South Park. He was always ready, willing and able to be of help to everyone. Bob loved spending time with family and friends at Pymatuning Lake where he and his father built a cottage, and have owned a place there ever since the 1940’s. Bob honored his Polish/Lithuanian heritage, he had a good sense of humor, had many great stories of family and friends that he loved to share. Bob will be remembered lovingly by all and will remain in our hearts forever. In lieu of flowers please donate to St. Clair Cancer Center, it is affiliated with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center please use link HillmanResearch.UPMC.edu/Giving. Services are Private and under the care of Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 301 Curry Hollow Road, Pleasant Hills. Online condolences may be shared at www.jeffersonmemorial.biz.
To the living, I am gone.
To the sorrowful, I will never return.
To the angry, I was cheated.
But to the happy, I am at peace,
And to the faithful, I have never left.
I cannot be seen, but I can be heard.
So as you stand upon a shore, gazing at a beautiful sea – remember me.
As you look in awe at a mighty forest and its grand majesty- remember me.
As you look upon a flower and admire its simplicity – remember me.
Remember me in your heart, your thoughts, your memories of the times we loved, the times we cried, the times we fought, the times we laughed. For if you always think of me, I will never be gone.
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