THE CASEY FAMILY IS HONORED TO BE CARING FOR AND ASSISTING THE FAMILY OF ANNE D. SWIFT
"Enjoyed her public life and volunteer interests"
WATERBURY - Anne DeVico Swift, age 94 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020 at LiveWell of Plantsville CT after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late H. Robert Swift who shared over 50 years of life together.
Anne was born June 6, 1925 in Waterbury the daughter of the late Vincent and Anna (Bellina) DeVico. She was a lifelong resident of Waterbury and was a graduate of Wilby High School. For Anne, leading a public life, stated early, as in May of 1945, her boyfriend, Cpl Angelo D'Agostino a member of a bomber squad in Italy, christened his plane, "Waterbury Annie" in her honor and the event was noted by the Waterbury newspaper on May 6, 1945. Anne loved to travel, going to Italy and Europe six times with many cruises to the Caribbean in between. Throughout her life, she actively volunteered for many organizations, starting with "The Y Wives" as a newly-wed, the Madonna Guild of SSPP church, the Cancer Society, Triad, and as secretary for the Italian Heritage Society until its demise. She was also the "Grand Mum" of the Mattatuck Red Hat Society for many years. Anne worked hard as a book-keeper since graduating from high school, starting at Farer News, the CR&L Bus Lines, Veneziano's and the Popular Markets and as a personal secretary to Milton Greenblat of Pik-kwik stores. When Mr Greenblat retired Anne went to work at the Waterbury office of the IRS, only retiring at age 72, when her beloved husband was diagnosed with lung cancer. After Bob's death, she became very active in the Mattatuck Senior Center, then housed in the SSPP convent, and spent many happy years as the President. When the new East End Senior Center opened, she joined with great enthusiasm and happily spent five days a week there in the company of her beloved friends.
When Ken Burns was doing research for his documentary, 'THE WAR", Anne was interviewed numerous times, supplying him with many pictures and anecdotes of war time life in Waterbury, and how she met her sailor from Indiana in New York City on New Years Eve. Anne played a very important role in the movie and attended the Premier as Mr. Burn's guest. Her voice-overs and filmed interviews are precious to her family. Anne lived independently, still able to drive until age 92 when senile dementia crept into her routine, She spent some time at The Village of East Farms, then, last May, moved to LiveWell of Plantsville, where she made many friends and was given excellent care and companionship until the very end. The family wishes to sincerely thank the excellent staff who loved and cared for Mom, especially throughout the Covid-19 crisis. They are our angels and will not be forgotten.
Left to honor Anne's legacy and cherish her love and memories are her daughters, Carol Ann Laferriere of Waterbury and Robin Flanagan and her husband, Bill of Port Orange FL, her son, Donn Swift and his wife, Nancy of the Villages in FL, her sister, Helen Ficeto and her brother, Vincent DeVico ,both of Waterbury. Anne was blessed with several grandchildren and great grandchildren; Jennifer and Xan Spencer and their children; Cullen and Maryn and Jesse Dick of NC, Beth and Dave Long and their sons; Eli and Max of PA, Kelly Dick and Daniel Swift of FL, Anna and Simon Tabke of GA, Becky and Dan Wertz of Maine.
Due to government restrictions funeral services for Mrs. Swift will be limited to a graveside committal service on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 12 noon. Immediate members of the family will be permitted outside and all of those others present may view the services from the privacy of their own car via webcast services. A Memorial Mass for Mrs. Swift will be scheduled at Mary Mother of the Church Parish, SS Peter and Paul Church as soon as regulations permit and will be announced publicly. Casey's Eastside Memorial has been honored to assist her family during this most difficult time. Please remember Anne and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Memories endure only if you share then so you are encouraged to leave a condolence, words of comfort or a personal memory with the Swift family on Anne's tribute page at www.eastsidememorial.com .
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"Enjoyed her public life and volunteer interests"
WATERBURY - Anne DeVico Swift, age 94 of Waterbury, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020 at LiveWell of Plantsville CT after a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late H. Robert Swift who shared over 50 years of life together.
Anne was born June 6, 1925 in Waterbury the daughter of the late Vincent and Anna (Bellina) DeVico. She was a lifelong resident of Waterbury and was a graduate of Wilby High School. For Anne, leading a public life, stated early, as in May of 1945, her boyfriend, Cpl Angelo D'Agostino a member of a bomber squad in Italy, christened his plane, "Waterbury Annie" in her honor and the event was noted by the Waterbury newspaper on May 6, 1945. Anne loved to travel, going to Italy and Europe six times with many cruises to the Caribbean in between. Throughout her life, she actively volunteered for many organizations, starting with "The Y Wives" as a newly-wed, the Madonna Guild of SSPP church, the Cancer Society, Triad, and as secretary for the Italian Heritage Society until its demise. She was also the "Grand Mum" of the Mattatuck Red Hat Society for many years. Anne worked hard as a book-keeper since graduating from high school, starting at Farer News, the CR&L Bus Lines, Veneziano's and the Popular Markets and as a personal secretary to Milton Greenblat of Pik-kwik stores. When Mr Greenblat retired Anne went to work at the Waterbury office of the IRS, only retiring at age 72, when her beloved husband was diagnosed with lung cancer. After Bob's death, she became very active in the Mattatuck Senior Center, then housed in the SSPP convent, and spent many happy years as the President. When the new East End Senior Center opened, she joined with great enthusiasm and happily spent five days a week there in the company of her beloved friends.
When Ken Burns was doing research for his documentary, 'THE WAR", Anne was interviewed numerous times, supplying him with many pictures and anecdotes of war time life in Waterbury, and how she met her sailor from Indiana in New York City on New Years Eve. Anne played a very important role in the movie and attended the Premier as Mr. Burn's guest. Her voice-overs and filmed interviews are precious to her family. Anne lived independently, still able to drive until age 92 when senile dementia crept into her routine, She spent some time at The Village of East Farms, then, last May, moved to LiveWell of Plantsville, where she made many friends and was given excellent care and companionship until the very end. The family wishes to sincerely thank the excellent staff who loved and cared for Mom, especially throughout the Covid-19 crisis. They are our angels and will not be forgotten.
Left to honor Anne's legacy and cherish her love and memories are her daughters, Carol Ann Laferriere of Waterbury and Robin Flanagan and her husband, Bill of Port Orange FL, her son, Donn Swift and his wife, Nancy of the Villages in FL, her sister, Helen Ficeto and her brother, Vincent DeVico ,both of Waterbury. Anne was blessed with several grandchildren and great grandchildren; Jennifer and Xan Spencer and their children; Cullen and Maryn and Jesse Dick of NC, Beth and Dave Long and their sons; Eli and Max of PA, Kelly Dick and Daniel Swift of FL, Anna and Simon Tabke of GA, Becky and Dan Wertz of Maine.
Due to government restrictions funeral services for Mrs. Swift will be limited to a graveside committal service on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 12 noon. Immediate members of the family will be permitted outside and all of those others present may view the services from the privacy of their own car via webcast services. A Memorial Mass for Mrs. Swift will be scheduled at Mary Mother of the Church Parish, SS Peter and Paul Church as soon as regulations permit and will be announced publicly. Casey's Eastside Memorial has been honored to assist her family during this most difficult time. Please remember Anne and her family in your thoughts and prayers. Memories endure only if you share then so you are encouraged to leave a condolence, words of comfort or a personal memory with the Swift family on Anne's tribute page at www.eastsidememorial.com .
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