1950
Michael
2023
Michael J. Sword
February 7, 1950 — September 9, 2023
Michael J. Sword peacefully passed away at his home in Phoenix AZ, September 9, 2023 at 73 years of age. A native of Tuscarora, Pennsylvania and later Nesquehoning, he was the last surviving son of Roy and Alice Sword. He was also predeceased by a brothers Tom, and David Sword.
Michael is survived by his children; Anthony Michael Jr., Justine, and Jonathan from his marriage to Mary Lou (Gallagher) Sword and Cynthia from his marriage to Francine (Felix) Sword; grandchildren, Grace, Alyson, Roy, Chance, and Shane.
A graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Michael enlisted in the United States Navy as a machinist mate, where he mastered skills that served him well during his time at Kovatch Mobile Equipment in Nesquehoning.
In 1995 he moved to Phoenix Arizona. He had many friends and was a well-respected member of the community.
Keep him in your thoughts. “Love you Dad”
Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 23, 2024 at 10 o’clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed St. Bertha’s R.C.C. Cemetery Tuscarora, Pennsylvania
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
Michael is survived by his children; Anthony Michael Jr., Justine, and Jonathan from his marriage to Mary Lou (Gallagher) Sword and Cynthia from his marriage to Francine (Felix) Sword; grandchildren, Grace, Alyson, Roy, Chance, and Shane.
A graduate of Tamaqua Area High School, Michael enlisted in the United States Navy as a machinist mate, where he mastered skills that served him well during his time at Kovatch Mobile Equipment in Nesquehoning.
In 1995 he moved to Phoenix Arizona. He had many friends and was a well-respected member of the community.
Keep him in your thoughts. “Love you Dad”
Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 23, 2024 at 10 o’clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed St. Bertha’s R.C.C. Cemetery Tuscarora, Pennsylvania
Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael J. Sword, please visit our flower store.
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