David M. Swift passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 15, 2024 surrounded by friends in Erie, Pennsylvania.
He was born June 11, 1968 in Jamestown, NY to the late Linda (Swift) Dybeck who passed away April 17, 2021.
David was a graduate of Dunkirk High School Class of 1987.
Over the years he worked at the Caboose in Fredonia, NY, GEI, and drove the school bus for Laidlaw. His most recent employment was with Symphony Management, where he started as the Maintenance Supervisor in 2009 and was then promoted to Property Manager for the remainder of this employment.
He was a proud member of the DF. Anson Hose Company #3 and was a founding member of the Dive Team.
He also coached midget football along with enjoying hobbies such as bowling, golf, softball, wood working, cooking, life at the farm and mostly fishing with friends and cousins. You could always count on him to display his away game flag or home game flag outside his home. His passion for the Buffalo Bills beyond measure!
He was a Life Member of the Dunkirk Exempts and the Northern Chautauqua Conservation Club. He was also a member of the First Ward Falcons, South Shore Rod and Gun Club, WWII Vets, and American Legion Post 62.
Those who knew David knew he had a larger-than-life personality and his laugh could be recognized a mile away.
David is survived by cousins, Andrew (Ann) Swift of Palm Bay, Florida, Tustin (Debra) Swift of Cuba, New York, Michael (Tracey) Swift of Phoenix, Arizona, Heather (Jason) McCabe of Sonoma, California, Thomas McCabe of Sonoma, California, Craig Swift of Cuba, New York, Jaydon McCabe, Sonoma, California,
Abigail Swift of Cuba, New York and Harper McCabe Sonoma California; aunts, Mary Jane Swift of Phoenix, Arizona and Cynthia (Carey) Litteer of Hinsdale, New York; and god children, Emily G. Baumgartner, Shaun Piglowski and Alicia Osar.
The family would like to express their sincerest gratitude to Bonnie (Chuck Corell) Zent and Roger Baumgartner and the wide circle of friends who loved and supported him throughout his life.
He was predeceased by his mother, Linda (Swift) Dybeck; his grandparents Howard and Margaret Swift and his uncles Terry A. Swift and Donald H. Swift.
A Quote from Swifty: “I lived my life my way and enjoyed doing it.”
There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date in Dunkirk, NY. His ashes will be interred in the family plot in Cuba, New York at the convenience of the family.
