Joel F. Swanwick
Joel F. Swanwick, born in Burlington, VT, and a residence of Randolph, MA for most of his life, passed away on September 21, 2021 at the age of 78. He lived with Parkinson’s Disease for the last five years and ultimately succumbed to a traumatic head injury sustained during a fall at home. No stranger to life’s struggles, Joel always persevered. His dry sense of humor and unassuming intellect would often catch you off guard. His tenacity led him to a successful, 36-year career at The Boston Globe, serving as Head Foreman of the Machine Shop for 15 years. Joel’s passions were his family, car racing, and working with his hands. Joel is survived by his wife, Sheila (“Sweetheart”); daughters Diana Reiman and Julia Swanwick; brother Mick Swanwick; son-in-law Rob Reiman; grandsons Henry Reiman, Benjamin and Ayvion Swanwick; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St. (Rt. 28), Randolph on Friday, September 24th at 9:15am followed by a funeral mass at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Randolph at 10am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, September 23rd from 4-7pm. Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery, Randolph. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Mary’s Parish, 22 Seton Way, Randolph, MA 02368, on his behalf.
Guestbook
First Name: Joan
Last Name: Hutcheon
City: Braintree
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 09/21/2021
Sheila,
On behalf of the entire Randolph Garden Club, your garden club, please accept our deepest condolences on your loss of Joel. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Randolph Garden Club
First Name: Jennifer
Last Name: King
City: Eastham
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 09/21/2021
Dear Swanwick family,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I know the grandchildren brought Mr Swanwick many smiles.
I know he was so proud of his daughters. They are both such wonderful people.
I do believe he is in a better place, full of beauty and love. Pain-free.
I believe you will see each other again.
I will pray for your family.
My heart is full of hugs for you all.
Love,
Jennifer
First Name: Cheryl
Last Name: Frazier
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country: United States
Entry Date: 09/22/2021
On behalf of the Friends of the Randolph Senior I extend our deepest sympathies.
First Name: Veronica
Last Name: Colby
City: Lebanon
State: NH
Country: United States
Entry Date: 09/22/2021
Jobey was a good man. He and I were practically brother and sister during WW2 when our mothers shared an apartment and the care of us kids.
When I think of him, I think of how devoted he was to his mom (Aunt Buzzie), particularly in her later years. He was the only one of us 5 Swanwick and Daszkiewicz kids who stayed in our hometown of Randolph, MA.
First Name: Betty & Andy
Last Name: DeYeso
City: Holbrook
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 09/23/2021
Our deepest condolences Sheila.
Andy & I are thinking of you and your family more than words can possibly say.
First Name: Tim
Last Name: Cormey
City: Easton
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 09/23/2021
I am so sorry for your loss, please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers are during this difficult time.
First Name: Jo Ann
Last Name: Pierce
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 09/23/2021
Swanwick Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are call 8n my prayers.
Jo Ann
First Name: Howard
Last Name: Mariotti
City: Randolph
State: MA
Country:
Entry Date: 09/26/2021
Sheila, I’m sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I hope to see you soon