Caroline A. Swartz

CLIFTON PARK – Caroline A. Swartz, 71, passed away at home on Sunday, July 8, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John Gardy and Ethel Morey. Caroline had resided in Malta for over thirty years before moving to Clifton Park. For over twenty years, she worked for Upstate Building service. She was a volunteer at Captain's Treasure Next To New Shop from 1995 through 2005 and was nominated in 2002 as Volunteer of the Year. Caroline enjoyed playing Bingo, going to garage sales and especially loved spending time with her family.

She was the beloved wife of the late Francis Swartz. Caroline is the devoted mother of Marie (John) Connors and Rose (Mickey) Murray all of Clifton Park. She is the loving sister of John Gardy of Albany, Joseph Gardy of Troy, Sissy Dowen of Colonie, Cathy Blackman of Albany, Sam Gardy of Colonie, Frank Morey of Clifton Park, Tony Morey of Troy and the late Anthony "Jimmy" Gardy and Louise St. Louis. Also surviving are four cherished grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.


Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in memory of Caroline A. Swartz.