Phillip Tharp Swender Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Phillip Tharp Swender (Amherst, Massachusetts), born in Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away, on May 3, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his daughter Rebecca Swender. He is survived by : his daughters, Jennifer Swender of Amherst and Melissa Swender of New York, NY; his sons-in-law, Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jeffrey Schecter; his former life partner Elvira Swender; and his grandchildren, Natalia, Nico Jacobs, Helena and Mattias Schecter.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rebecca Swender Great People Scolarship Fund at the University of Wisconsin or the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, NY).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nardone Joseph F Funeral Home

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May 9, 2020

Gary W Moosey wrote a sympathy message

“Jennifer and Melissa, my name is Gary Moosey. Although we have never met, your father and I were the best of friends in the early 1960's when we were in Seminary together. Phil and I were teammates on the basketball team and traveled to many places in the northeast and mid-west for our games. I had great admiration and respect for him and valued his friendship during those days. I send you my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your Dad. Sincerely, Gary Moosey ([email protected]).”