Louis J. Swatkowski, 76 years, Navy Veteran of Pacific Campaign World War II, beloved husband of the late Bessie Mae, nee Franklin; loving father of Ronald J. (Linda), Steven L. (Dawn) Sviat, Victoria L. (James) Strickland, Terrence A. (Pamela); proud grandfather of Jennette, Michelle, Laurie, Therese, Michael, Stefanie, Kyle, Jeffrey, Emily; and great-grandfather of Cassadie, Catie and McKye; dear brother of Charles, Bernice, Dorothy, Leonard, John, Paul and the late Thomas, Margaret and Felix Jr.; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Funeral service Thursday, 10:30 a.m. at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn. Interment Fairmount Willow Hills Memorial Park. Visitation Wednesday, 2 to 9 p.m. Memorials to the American Red Cross would be appreciated. Longtime employee of High-Low Foods and Colony Foods. To celebrate Louis’ life visit www.mem.com or for further info call 708-636-1193 or 773-735-4242.
