Ronald, of Bensalem, PA.,  passed away August 14, 2015 at age 68 of malignant pleural mesothelioma. 

He is survived by his wife Charlene A. (Bretz) Szwec,  father of Robin Szwec-Pantalone (Mark) and Brandi Szwec Madery; Grandfather of Ryan, Niki, Kaelyn, Jake, Hannah, Samatha Ann, Chase, Bayley and Christyn; brother of Genevieve Munizza (James) and Joseph Szwec (Janice); Uncle to several nieces and nephews.

Served in Vietnam during October 1966 to October 1968.