Richard Swaitkowski, 83, of Escondido, CA peacefully passed away on June 28, 2023 after an extended illness.

Born in Trenton, NJ to parents Henry and Stephanie Swiatkowksi, he was their second son.  Henry (Hank) Swiatkowski, Richard's brother, was their first-born.

Richard grew up in Trenton and graduated from Trenton High School.  He joined the Air Force and served as a Corpsman (Medic) for four years.  He attended Ryder College and graduated from Washington University with a  master's degree in finance/accounting.  He went on to have a successful career in the financial sector.

Richard met his wife, Joan, through mutual friends and they were married in Toms River, NJ in 1964.  The couple had just celebrated 59 years of marriage.

Richard and Joan had three beloved children, Janine, David and Keith.  Richard put family first, always, and was a dedicated, strong, kind, loving and supportive father.  He led his family in their leisure pursuits through travel, sports and church.

The Swiatkowski family lived in New Jersey, Kansas and California, where Richard established his family's roots for the past 20+ years.

Richard enjoyed spending time with his family, playing golf, volunteering at golf tournaments with his daughter, and running marathons and half marathons.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; brother Hank (Gale); daughter Janine; sons David and Keith; his grandchildren Kelly, Korrie, Nicole, Joel and Jacob.

Viewing will be held at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary on Friday, July 14, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:30am with a funeral service being celebrated at 11:30am.  A committal service with military honors will be held at Miramar National Cemetery at 2:15pm.