It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Richard W. Swingly.

Richard “Dick” Swingly served with the Webster Volunteer Fire Department for over 66 years. During his time of service, Dick served in many leadership roles including serving as the WVFD’s Treasurer and Secretary. In 2007 Dick was elected as a Fire Commissioner to the relatively new North East Joint Fire District. Dick served on the Board of Fire Commissioners for nearly 19 years, serving as Vice-Chairman for many years, and for the last 6 years serving as the Board Chairman. Affectionately known around the District as the “Warden”, Dick was a strong advocate for public safety, a champion of the Webster Volunteer Fire Department and its firefighters, and a fiscally responsible steward of public funds. Dick’s passing has left a void at the North East Joint Fire District and a void in our hearts.
Rest in Peace “Warden”……..and Godspeed Mr. Chairman

Monday, November 17, 2025, age 86. Predeceased by his wife, Nancy; parents, Richard and Dorothy; sisters, Sally (William) Driscoll and Suzanne Swingly. He leaves his children, Sharon (Alan) Kruger, Edward (Kelli) Swingly, Thomas “Matt” (Nick Christodoulou) Swingly, James “Jake” (Anne) Swingly and Eileen (Tarak) Bolt; grandchildren, Bradley and Trevor Smith, Aaron Kruger, Kathleen (Max) Powell, Sarah Swingly, Evan and Kyle Swingly, Tommy, Emma, Alex, Eva and Addi Bolt; great-grandchildren, Bailey Smith, Charlotte and Ethan Powell; brothers, William “Bill” (Pat) and Garry “Gus” (Penny) Swingly; nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank RGH Dr. Khodjaev and his staff, Tammy, Evelyn Diaz, Ann Geyer, and the entire 5100 team for their excellent care.

Friends may call 2-4, 6-9 Friday, November 21 at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM Saturday, November 22 at Holy Trinity Church, 1460 Ridge Rd., Webster. Interment, Webster Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Webster Volunteer Fire Dept., 35 South Ave., Webster, NY 14580.