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.

