Israel Zook Swarey
August 15, 1938 ~ January 18, 2019
Israel Z. Swarey, Jr. “Iz”, 80 of Ridge, MD formerly from Mechanicsville, MD passed away on January 18, 2019 in Lake Suzy, FL. He was born on August 15, 1938 in Allensville, PA to the late Gertrude Nancy Peachy Swarey and Israel Zook Swarey, Sr. Iz was the loving husband of Linda Knott Swarey whom he married on March 11, 2001 in Key West. FL. Iz is survived by his children Deborah Hall (Kevin) of Mechanicsville, MD, Jacqueline Seevers (Jeff) of Menifee, CA, Abigail Halter (Alvie) of McKee, KY, Israel Z. Swarey, III of Berea, KY, Stepson Robert Chiry (Denise) of Mechanicsville, MD, Adopted son Albert Lopez of Venice, FL and 13 grandchildren.
Iz was the owner of Swarey Builders, Inc. for over 60 years.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 4:00 Pm to 7:00 PM with prayers recited at 6:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the Funeral Home Chapel with Father Ray Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery Hollywood, MD. Pallbearers will be Kevin M. Hall, Aaron Halter, Joseph Hall, Alvie Halter, Alexander Hall and Robert Ching. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dale Ferguson, Woody Norris, Albert Lopez, and Joey Tippett.
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Tom and I were so sorry to here about Israel’s passing. We will miss seeing his daily walk on Airedele Road and speaking with him. We also liked talking about his winter home in Port Charlotte, Fl. Thinking of you at this sad time. Sharon Drury
To The Family And Linda so sorry For Your Loss May He rest in peace and may the Lord give Peace and comfort to you in this sorrowful time God Bless
To an amazing person that I was lucky to have in our lives and to Marry US!! You will forever be in our hearts!!! Our love goes out to Momma-Linda, Albert, His daughters and all of the Family of IZ.. Love Leeanna and Vince
I was so sorry to hear of Buck’s passing…I have so many wonderful memories of him and Linda..with my Dad and family.My prayers to all of the family.
To the family of my Uncle Israel, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May God give you peace and comfort as only He can at this difficult time. Love all of you, Sarah
Sending prays to you Linda and Robby, and family . May god confront you in your time of sorrow. I ask the angles above to guide you and hold you close . For now the angles above have been blessed with a angle from below, hold him close and remember he is always with you each and every day.
Linda, I am so sorry to hear of the death of Iz. I will keep him and you in my prayers.
My heartfelt condolence to the entire family. Dealing with the loss of a loved one at times can feel unbearable. But please take comfort in knowing you do not face this difficulty alone (Isaiah 63:9). Our Creator and Heavenly Father has promised to give us the comfort we need to endure those unbearable times (2 Cor 1:3,4). He also helps us through the people around us (Prov 17:17). Please rely on Him and meditate on his comforting words at this difficult time for strength and encouragement.