Elaine Swords
Swords, Elaine (nee Boczarski)
09/28/2025
Passed away after a lengthy illness on September 28th. Beloved wife of Michael Swords. Loving sister of Anita (Joseph) Alfieri and Audrey (Russell) Potter. Also survived by nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on THURSDAY October 9, 2025 from 4-8 pm at The Dietrich Funeral Home Inc., 2480 Kensington Ave. Amherst, NY 14226. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on SATURDAY October 11, 2025 at 10 am at St. Aloysius Gonzaga Church, 157 Cleveland Dr, Cheektowaga, NY 14215. Please assemble at church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to The Saint Jude Center, Diocesan Shrine to Saint Jude. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
My sincere condolences. May Elaine know the warmth of Perpetual Light.
Francine Loomis
Rip Elaine
We were so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. I know it has been a long time but we think of that group of friends often. She was one special and unique person. We always enjoyed spending time with you all. Take care of yourself, Michael. We are truly soeey for your loss and you will be in our prayers and thoughts.
Mike, Mary and I are so sorry to hear about Elaine. She was the most warm, happy, loving person ever. God Bless you Michael, and may Elaine now rest with the Lord.
Mike, Henry and I and Kara and Melissa are saddened to learn of Elaine’s passing. She was such a loving woman. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May she rest in eternal peace.
Dear Michael, I am so sorry to hear of Elaine’s passing. Just remember, she is playing piano for you in Heaven.
Please take care.
Sharon Rozbicki
Mike,
Although not in person, we are with you in spirit and celebrating the life that Elaine so richly lived. We grieve with you but rejoice in knowing she is most likely playing piano and leading the other angels in her heavenly choir .
Much love,
Len and Debbie
It was such a pleasure to see Elaine and Mike in California a few years ago, as an adult, having such warm memories of them as a kid in Buffalo. I remember seeing Elaine in a musical when I was a kid and was amazed that someone could do that, I also remember a dinner party once where we almost got snowed in at her and Mike’s home, and she was so funny, fun, and warm. She was such a loving person who made everyone brighter and happier, the mark of a life lived with grace and love.