Harry Martin Swigert, 84, of East Hampton, CT, died on
Monday, November 25th, 2019 in Englewood, FL.
He was born on June 22, 1935 in Evanston, Illinois, the
first child of Harry Arnold Swigert and Martha Nystrom Swigert. It was there that Harry formed
his life-long love of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears.
Harry received his Bachelor’s degree from Cornell
University and his Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of
Michigan. He was drafted and served in the U.S. Army.
On July 10th of 1962, he married Jeanne Anne
Carnahan. Harry and Jeanne lived and raised their family in Burlington, MA and
then Ridgefield, CT. Harry worked as a Civil Engineer at Mobil Oil Corp. He was
a life-long learner and spent his retirement years dedicating himself to his
love of studying history and science. Harry was an expert on a wide range of
topics from mathematics, to geology, to architecture, to physics, and
astronomy.
For the past 5 plus years he particularly loved learning
about existentialism, religion, and philosophy. More than "just” a scientist
and a brilliant man, Harry had a smile that lit up a room, a great sense of
humor, and a zest for life.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Jeanne. Also
surviving is his brother, Paul Swigert and his wife Patricia Shane of New
Hampshire. His sister, Kathy Swigert Hissong of Michigan. His daughter, Laura
Jeanne Hench and her husband David of Maine. His daughter, Karen Elizabeth
Citow and her husband Jon of Illinois. His 6 grandchildren: Natalie Hench,
Jessica Hench, and Evan Hench of Maine and Benjamin Citow, Emma Citow, and
Harry Citow of Illinois. And many beloved nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at Stetson Funeral Home 12
Federal St., Brunswick, Maine, on Saturday 12/7/2019 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation at
10:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bears Care, the charitable
arm of the Chicago Bears at www.CGiving.org/donate/BEARSCARE
Memorial condolences may be expressed at
stetsonsfuneralhome.com