Alex "Al" Swetnicki, age 93 of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on January 29, 2021. He was born on March 26, 1927 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey the only son of John and Magdalena Sventnickus.

Al served our country in the U.S Navy during WWII, enlisting at the age of 17. He saw duty on several naval vessels but thoroughly enjoyed his time on the LSM-152 which saw action towards the end of the war during the battle for Okinawa. He also trained, prior to his discharge, in the Navy's Scouts and Raiders, a precursor to what is now known as the Navy Seals. He earned many service medals and was honorably discharged in 1946.

Returning to civilian life, Al started his career driving buses in New York City and then moved on to Greyhound Bus Lines. Al transferred to Florida for Greyhound later in his driving career and retired, while living with his family, in Maitland, Florida. They then moved to Vista Del Lago in Winter Garden, FL in 2000.

After retirement Al loved playing golf, in his later years, especially on Wednesdays, with all his "senior" golfing buddies. He often spoke of his golfing exploits to family and friends.

Al is survived by his wife of 68 years, Roni, the love of his life. Also surviving are his two daughters, Carol Severino and her husband Ron of Wildwood, MO and Lynn Harris and her husband Bill of Winter Garden, FL along with his grandsons, "RJ" Severino of Pittsburg, CA, Brian Severino of St. Louis, MO and Alex Severino and his wife Mackenzie of Washington, MO.

A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 2 pm to 5 pm at Degusipe Funeral Home, 1400 Matthew Paris Blvd, Ocoee, FL 34761.

The family of Al Swetnicki invites you to leave a message of condolence on the tribute wall created in his loving memory.