Richard Swirnow Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 1, 2025, at the age of 91, Richard Swirnow of Baltimore, Maryland passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Irving Swirnow and B. Roberta Levy; and his brother Donald Swirnow. He is survived by: his wife Rae Swirnow; his children, Judith Swirnow Dack, David E. Swirnow (Beth Schaeffer) and Amy Schapiroaeffer (Jeffrey); his granddaughter Rachel Dack Davis (Jon); his great grandchildren, Ella Rae and Aiden; his grandchild Jamie Dack (Connor DeSha); his great grandchildren, August and Louise; his grandchildren, Michael Swirnow, Mollie Lowenstein Crowther (Michael), Jennifer Swirnow and Maxx Lowenstein (Audry); his great grandchild Brooks; his grandchild Lindsey Rubens (Josh); his great grandchildren, Sloane, Bari, Courtney Sider (Jon) and Evan Schapiro (Jenna); Stanley, Leni, Hayden and Graham. He is also survived by his kids and grandchildren.

A reception will be held on Friday, October 3rd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lobby Lounge (100 Harborview Dr, Baltimore, MD 21230).

Please omit flowers. Contributions in his memory may be sent to Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering, 3100 Wyman Park Drive 4th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21211 or Pearlstone, 5425 Mt. Gilead Road, Reisterstown, MD 21136.