Deacon Edward F. Swartz

Deacon Edward F. Swartz passed on from this life on September 19, 2024, at the age of 89. Deacon Swartz is predeceased by his beloved wife, Mary Lou and son, Edward, and survived by 7 children, 22 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

Deacon Swartz was born March 9, 1935, and was ordained to the Permanent Diaconate on June 11, 1983.

Deacon Swartz served his first diaconal assignment at St. Clement in Centerline, followed by assignments at St. David of Wales in Detroit, St. Leonard of Port Maurice in Warren, St. Leonard/Ascension in Warren, and St. Clement/St. Teresa of Avila in Centerline/Warren. Deacon Swartz also spent time serving as Cochairman for the Education Committee for the Deacons Assembly. Deacon Swartz retired in 2012.

Deacon Swartz's visitation will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 2 - 8 p.m. at Ford Funeral Home, 26560 Van Dyke Avenue, Center Line, MI 48015, with a scripture service taking place at 6 p.m.

Deacon Swartz’s funeral Mass will take place on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary, Our Lady Queen of Families (St. Clement site), 25320 Van Dyke Avenue, Center Line, MI 48015. In state will begin at 9 a.m.

Kindly pray for the repose of Deacon Swartz's soul and for consolation for his family.