Paul P. “Bud” Swenglish, Jr.
Paul P. “Bud” Swenglish, Jr., 90, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at home.
He was born July 28, 1926 in Miller Farm, PA, the son of the late Paul P. Swenglish, Sr. and Mary Frances (Pepson) Swenglish.
Paul proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the VFW Post 3514.
Paul was a very religious man and was very strong in his Catholic Faith.
He was the founder and owner of P. Swenglish Trucking until his retirement in 2013. From the guys at work: They were proud to work for him and with him.
He was very well known and respected throughout the business community and by anyone who knew him.
Paul loved to pitch baseball and looked forward to the Sunday afternoon games.
He is survived by his wife, Carol R. (Bowman) Swenglish; children, Paul P. Swenglish, III and wife Charlene, Mary Frances Wilson and husband Jimmy, David E. Swenglish and wife Amelia and Matthew J. Swenglish and wife Denise; grandchildren, Mark William DeCarlo, Jr. and Rhyea, Michael DeCarlo and wife Samantha, Marijean DeCarlo and Justin, Chad Swenglish and wife Courtney, Zach Swenglish and wife Courtney, Dylan Swenglish and Jewell, and Emily Swenglish; 3 great-grandchildren that brought him so much joy, Mason Paul Swenglish, Corbin Edward Swenglish, and Karleigh Jean Swenglish who is due on January 20, 2017 and many nieces, nephews, friends, neighbors, and associates.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy (Ritchey) Swenglish (March 1986); brothers, Andy, Mike, John, Lawrence, and Charles and sisters, Ann, Mary, Jane, Pauline, Clara, Frances, Agnes, Erma, and Eleanor.
Family and friends will be received in the PAUL G. FINK FUNERAL HOME, INC. 418 North Pittsburgh Street, Connellsville on Thursday from 6 to 9pm and on Friday from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 9pm, where a Parish Wake Service will be held at 3pm.
Additional visitation will be held on Saturday from 8am until 9am when Prayers of Transfer will be said.
A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Uniontown at 10am with Fr. James Clark as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at St. Mary Roman Catholic Cemetery, Uniontown with Military Rites accorded by the North Union VFW Post 8543.
Paul’s family would like to give special thanks to his wonderful caregivers, whom he loved and appreciated everything they did for him; Beth, Diana, Jose, and Lori. His family would also like to thank Amedysis Hospice: Dr. Taylor, Dr. Peracha, and Dr. Means and Colleen, Lindsay, Melissa, Eric, and Pastor Mike.
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