John L. Swanson Sr. Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John L. Swanson Sr. (Alexandria, Virginia), who passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John L. Swanson Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Paul Francis and Marie Swanson (Schneider); his stepmother Olga Swanson (Fedden); and his sister Paula Swanson Haney. He is survived by: his wife Selena; his children, Mary Dillon (Bill) and John L. Swanson Jr. (Deborah); his grandchildren, Sydney Dillon Bochicchio (Jack), Lexi Dillon and Miranda Dillon; his great grandchildren, Luke Dillon Bochicchio and Peter Samuel Bochicchio; and his half-brothers, Chris Swanson (Sue) and Kent Swanson (Pam). He is also survived by many friends, former colleagues, and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice, in John's memory.