Stan
Stanley T Swartz of Canton, MA, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026 at 86 years of age. Son of the Late William and Bella Swartz. Loving husband and best friend of Sandie Swartz of 63 years. Beloved father of Debbie (Michael) Porter of Hull, MA, Jeffrey (Heather) Swartz of Boston, MA, and David (Jennifer) Swartz of Westwood MA.
Cherished grandfather of Nick (Taylor) Porter, Mitch Porter, Sophie Porter, Samantha Swartz, Zachary Swartz, Olivia Swartz, Gavin Swartz and Jared Swartz, cherished brother of Carole Swartz and brother-in-law Bob (Maxine) Wallace.
Stanley T Swartz was born in Boston MA on April 20, 1940. Growing up in Dorchester, he enjoyed playing sports at the Hecht House and hanging out at Rodgers drugstore and playing pool at Mickey’s bowling alley with his friends. Stan and Sandie met at the annual carnival on Morton Street in Mattapan. He attended Boston University where he earned degrees in education and spent 35 years working at the Boston Public Schools in varying positions.
He was also a well-known and well-respected Basketball Coach for Dorchester High School earning MIAA Coach of the year in 1976, and then successfully coaching at Curry College.
Stan was an active athlete from his younger years, playing basketball and baseball and was affectionately known as the Hawk for his knack for chasing fly balls as a centerfielder. This love of sports continued as an adult playing tennis and becoming a ski instructor while also picking up Golf later in life. His talent for coaching never ended as he taught all of his grandchildren how to ski.
Most important to Stan was his family. He was so proud of his entire family and cherished all the special times shared during the many holidays, countless ball games, and opportunities to just spend quality time together.
Stan lived a full and fulfilling life achieving everything that was important to him. He was a great role model, a dedicated and fiercely loyal husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather.
He was blessed with a wonderful retirement, spending countless vacations and trips traveling the world with the love of his life Sandie.
"Live a good life and in the end it’s not the years in a life it’s the life in the years” was a quote that he displayed at his home.
After losing Stan to Alzheimer's, we wanted to honor his memory in a way that would make a difference. That's why we joined the fight to end this devastating disease by creating this tribute page in his name. We hope to honor his legacy by raising funds to support the critical work of the Alzheimer's Association: providing care and support for families, advancing promising research and offering a lifeline through their free 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900). Every dollar raised helps ensure that no one faces Alzheimer's alone. We'd be so grateful if you would make a memorial gift in their name. It would mean a lot to the family and to those facing this relentless disease. A future without Alzheimer's is out there. Let's get there, together. Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity.
