Mary Swerdzewski of Westhampton Beach died on August 4, after a long illness, just four days shy of her 96th birthday.
Born on August 8, 1919, in Mattituck, she was the daughter of Frances and Stanley Deerkoski. She married John Swerdzewski in 1948 and together they built a prosperous business, John P. Swedzewski and Son Landscaping, based in Westhampton Beach. They worked side by side until her husband died in 1989. Ms. Swerdzewski continued with the business, taking on a smaller role, in the next 10 years.
She was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Quiogue.
She is survived by her son, John and wife Kathy; daughter, Arlene and husband Bruce; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Follett and Werner Funeral Home in Westhampton Beach. Interment was at Quogue Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, 405 Allen Avenue, Meriden, CT 06451.