John (Jack) Swiniarski Jr., 68, of Springfield, Vermont, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center following a heart attack.
He was born Dec. 3, 1948, in Beverly, Massachusetts, the son of the late John Sr. and Anna (Bajkiewicz) Swiniarski. He attended North Bennet Street Industrial School in Boston, Massachusetts, and began work as a licensed contractor. He then worked for the United States Postal Service for 28 years until his retirement in 2008, where he held positions such as supervisor, postmaster and district finance manager of several offices across Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Jack was an avid card player, had a passion for numismatics, and took pride in his landscaping.
He is survived by four daughters, Tara Fly, husband Paul and sons Nathaniel and Caleb of Edmonds, Washington; Heather Rae Dunn, husband Bill and daughter Mara of Stoneham, Massachusetts; Alexis Swiniarski of Grafton, Ohio; and Samantha Swiniarski of Keene, New Hampshire; his fiancee, Mary LeBlanc of Springfield, Vermont; his sisters, Joan Collins of Erie, Pennsylvania and Geraldine Gagnon and her husband Ernie of Newport, Vermont. Jack is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins, along with many close friends.
He was predeceased by his brother, Robert (Bob) Swiniarski.
Calling hours and a celebration of his life will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at the Davis Memorial Chapel in Springfield, Vermont.
Contributions may be made in his memory to the Springfield Humane Society, 401 Skitchewaug Trail, Springfield, VT 05156.
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