Henry B. Swakopf

Mr. Swakopf, 99, of West Milford and formerly of Silvermead, Freehold, died May 15, 2009, at Milford Manor Nursing Home, West Milford. Mr. Swakopf retired in 1979 as a supervisor at Furman Leather, Maspeth, N.Y., prior to which he worked at S&S Handle, Newark, and Wrights Aeronautical, Paterson. He was predeceased by his first wife, Mary, in 1983 and his second wife, Gloria, in 2009. He is survived by his two sons and daughters-inlaw, Donald and Marie Swakopf of Webster, N.Y., and Henry and Janet Swakopf of Mine Hill; a daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Robert Takesh of Clifton; eight grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held at the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township, followed by interment in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Freehold.