Southbridge: Emil F. Swist, 90, passed away on Saturday, May 30 ^th , in the UMass Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus, Worcester, due to Covid 19.

His wife, Georgette (Rodrique) Swist, passed away in 2003.  He leaves his son, Stanley R. Swist of Spring, TX; three brothers, John Swist of Palmer, Daniel Swist of Lake Jackson, TX and Rudolph Swist of South Deerfield; and a sister, Terry Mullin of Springfield.  He was born in Bondsville, the son of John and Julia (Kusha) Swist.  Emil was a US Navy Veteran of the Korean War.

Emil worked for Warren Pumps in Warren for many years, retiring many years ago.  After retiring he worked part time as a crossing guard at Trinity Catholic Academy in Southbridge for many years.  He enjoyed fishing and was an avid New England Patriot and Boston Bruin fan.

Emil's funeral service and burial will be private.  There are no calling hours.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.