North Providence,

Lucy M. Swinson, 84, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 in the Golden Crest Nursing Center, North Providence. She was the wife of the late John W. Swinson Sr.

Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Angelina (Militerno) Rachiele.

She loved to cook, entertain, and playing cards especially Bunco, but most importantly she loved being surrounded by her family. She was the life of every party, always smiling, laughing, and helping others. Lucy's devoted faith, giving spirit, genuine compassion, and love for all truly touched the lives of everyone she met. Family was her number one priority and all who were surrounded by "Lucy" felt loved.

Lucy was employed by the North Providence School Department in several positions for several years.

She is survived by her children; John W. Swinson Jr., of Johnston, Stephanie A. Davenport and her husband Gregg, of Harrisville, and Paul E. Swinson and his wife Kaitlin of Cranston. Her grandchildren; Briana, Kyle, Tyler, Bianca and soon to be Jameson, along with one great grand-daughter, Aubree. Her sister; Marie Salvati of Cranston. Lucy has many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews, all who cherished the time spent with her. She was the sister of the late; Joseph, Ralph, Salvatore and Samuel Rachiele, Joseph and James Mascaro, Concetta Procaccini, Teresa Pallotta, Susan Scungio, Catherine Antonetti, Rose
Costantino and Elena Mancini.

Relatives and friend are invited to Lucy's Life Celebration to be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:30 PM in St. Anthony Church, 1413 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence. Burial will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road Cumberland.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Alzheimer's Association of RI, 245 Waterman Street Providence, RI 02906.

Online memorial: jjduffyfuneralhome.com