Joseph Robert Swift Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph Robert Swift (Johnston, Rhode Island), born in Pittston, Pennsylvania, who passed away on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph Robert Swift to show support.
He was predeceased by: his wife Helen Louise Swift (Crist); his parents, Joseph T. Swift and Margaret Swift (Dubiel); his brother William T. Swift; and his grandchildren, Hunter and Catherine.
He is survived by: his children, Kimberly A. Carroll (Steve), Sean R. Swift (Nicole), Kristen A. Ramsey (Dan), Robynne M. Quinn (Kevin) and Heather Pivec; his siblings, Theresa Swift Purser (Ben), John J. Swift (Lillian) and Denise Swift Rosen (Ronald); his grandchildren, Christopher (Megan), Ryan, Brittany (Paulo), Bobby (Natalie), Stevie (Siraj), Jackson, Maddy, Emma, Margaret, James, Julia, Kayleigh (Mark) and Nolan; his great grandchildren, Charlotte, Cooper, Liam, Claire, Kate, Livia, Evie and Maverick; his nephews, Cortney, Erik, Matt and Greg; and his niece Karen.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at 12:45 PM at the Mausoleum Chapel at Highland Memorial Park (1 Rhode Island Ave, Johnston, RI 02919). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Providence Rescue Mission https://www.providencerescuemission.org. .
