Michael Swistak

August 3, 1958 - February 23, 2019

Michael Swistak, age 60, formerly of Ewing, NJ passed away peacefully on February 23, 2019 at Atrium Post Acute Care of Princeton. He was born to the late Joseph and Margaret (nee Ehmann) Swistak in Trenton, NJ, and lived with his parents until becoming a seven-year resident of the Visitation Home in Yardville, NJ. Michael was an Altar Server at Blessed Sacrament Church in Trenton, NJ for over 30 years and was a dedicated employee at The Arc of Mercer for over 25 years. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Michael enjoyed bowling, fishing with his "Pal" and nephews, playing golf, and eating. He also participated in the Special Olympics in swimming and golf. Michael was a kind and friendly face, familiar to many, who will be deeply missed. Michael is survived by his sisters, Nancy Lengler and her husband Richard, and Janet Marut and her husband Robert, and niece and nephews, Sara, Jeffrey, Bryan, and Alex. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on March 8, 2019 from 10am-11am at Murphy Funeral Home and Cremation Service, located at 935 Parkway Ave., Ewing, NJ 08618. A funeral ceremony will begin at 11am at the funeral home. Entombment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Trenton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Visitation Home - a Catholic Community for the Developmentally Disabled - at P.O. Box 11242, Hamilton, NJ 08620 or by visiting visitationhome.org/donations. To post photos, share a memory, or send an online condolence, please visit www.murphyfh.com.