Michael Joseph Swinty

September 16, 1954 - August 8, 2020

Michael Joseph Swinty, age 65, of King of Prussia, PA, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 8, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on September 16, 1954, son of the late Henry and Doris (Neubauer) Swinty. Mike was raised in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia. He graduated from Father Judge High School in 1972 and enlisted in the United States Navy as an Aviation Boatswains Mate. While on active duty, Mike was honored to be named The Sailor of the Quarter before transferring to the Navy Reserves. He received an honorable discharge from the Navy in 1977 and within a few years he started a long career working for Bell of Pennsylvania, AT&T, and eventually Verizon Communications as a telecommunications technician. In 1981, Mike enlisted into the United States Air Force Reserves as a Heavy Equipment Operator and was honored to be part of President Ronald Reagan's Inaugural parade in 1985. With marriage and a growing family, Mike decided to become a civilian, again, having honorably served his country until 1990. Mike loved sports, especially baseball and hockey. One of his joys was to attend Philadelphia Phillies baseball games with his family, and stand near the field with his children as the players warmed up before the game. He never passed up an opportunity to ask a baseball player to sign either a baseball card or one of the many baseballs he always had stashed in his jacket pockets Along with baseball memorabilia, Mike enjoyed collecting coins.  Mike also liked helping his family and friends where he could, particularly if he saw a challenge to tackle. He was quick with a joke and was known everywhere he went for his sense of humor. Almost more than people, Mike adored animals, especially Kelley, Sadie, Gimli, Binx, Bette, Dwight, and Jim.  Mike's favorite times were spent with his three children, whether it be on vacations to destinations such as Alaska and Europe, celebrating the many birthdays and holidays, or just enjoying spaghetti dinner at Granny's on Sundays. Mike is survived by his two sons, Michael “Mic” Joseph Swinty II (Sara) of Philadelphia, PA, and Eric John Swinty (Tina) of Bridgeport, PA; his daughter, Allison Ann Swinty (Andrew) of King of Prussia, PA; his brother, William “Billy” Swinty; his two sisters, Diane DePalmo and Donna Cantando; his former mother-in-law, Carol Siciliano; his former wife, Susan Swinty Lewis; many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Relatives and friends may pay respects on Friday morning, August 21st from 9:30-10:20AM at the William A. Moore Funeral Home, 708 Fayette St., Conshohocken. Words of Remembrance will commence in the funeral home at 10:30AM followed by internment is at Calvary Cemetery in West Conshohocken. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the SPCA.