Notes:

Clarence E. Swearengen, also known as Pete, 88, passed away on December 6, 2020 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY.  Born May 20, 1932 in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late Clarence and Marguerite (Williams) Swearengen.  Pete is survived by his wife of 23 years Michele (Magno) Swearengen. 
Pete retired from Union Carbide Corp. as a crane operator in 1986.  He also worked for his late brother, Richard Swearengen, at Gray Furnace for 30 years.  He loved watching NASCAR races and spending time with his beloved family and grandchildren.   He found joy in lounging and spending time with his beloved dogs.
Pete is survived by his children, David Swearengen, Peter Swearengen, Deborah (Pete) Pietrangeli, Pamela (David) Day; two stepchildren, William Jenks and Debra Jenks; four grandchildren, Peter (fiancé Jaime Pero) Pietrangeli, Bryan (Laura) Pietrangeli, Courtney and David Day; two great grandchildren, Vincent and Connor Pietrangeli; his brother Donald (late Ellen) Swearengen, along with many nieces and nephews.  In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his first wife Grace (Westcott) Swearengen, his second wife Rita (Whysong) Swearengen and their infant son Mark Swearengen, and his third wife Florence (Johnson) Swearengen; his siblings, Rebecca (late Richard) Dent, Mildred (late Jim) Whitmarsh, Mary (late Alvin) Timm and Richard (late Jane) Swearengen.
Pete’s family would like to express sincere gratitude towards Dr. S. Singh for his wonderful care and compassion.  Also, to Dr. Fiorica, Dr. Martinez, Dr. Sarina Bax-Debiaso, social worker Pam, Mt. St. Mary’s Staff and Hospice staff for their kindness, comfort and wonderful care he received.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10th from 3 – 7 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304.  A Celebration of Pete’s life will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.  Flowers are graciously declined.  Memorials in Pete’s name may be made to Niagara County SPCA, 2100 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304.  Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Clarence married JENKINS, Florence on 23 Nov 1963 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Florence was born about 1928; died on 23 Jan 1995 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married WESTCOTT, Grace Victoria in Sep 1951. Grace (daughter of WESTCOTT, Lewis P and LUSTED, Sarah) died on 15 Mar 1953 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Clarence married WHYSONG, Rita about Jun 1954 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY. Rita (daughter of WYSONG, Ralph and Dorothy) died on 25 Dec 1960 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: DAY, David. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: PIETRANGELI, Pete. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 12/27/1960

A -Town of Niagara mother
and her infant son died short
ly after delivery on Christmas
Day at Mt. St. Mary's Hospit
al .
The mother was Mrs. Rita
Swearengen, 28, of 5025 Isherwood
Drive. Her son was
Mark Swearengen.
Surviving are her husband,
Clarence Swearengen; two
sbns, David and Peter Swearengen,
and a daughter, Deborah
Swearengen, all of Town
of Niagara.
Mrs. Swearengen was the
daughter of Mrs; William
Stanley and Ralph Whysong,
both of this city.
In addition, she is survived
by a brother, Charles Whysong,
Denver, Colo.; a grandfather,
Harry Smull, Portage,
Pa., and a grandmother, Mrs.
Sam Whysong Plerpont. Ohio.
Funeral services will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at
the -Grimes Funeral Home,
7311 Porter Road. Rev. Elvin
Riemer will officiate.
Burial will be at Memorial
Park Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: PERO, Jaime. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Laura. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]