Joseph Nicholas Swistek

Memorial services for Mr. Joseph N. Swistek will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Community Seventh Day Adventist Church in Meridian. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with arrangements. Mr. Joseph N. Swistek, age 83, of Meridian passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Joseph was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1939. He joined the military at 17, first serving in the Army and then retired from the Navy. He worked many years as a carpenter in the Meridian area. A devoted family man, Joseph loved spending time with his family. Mr. Swistek is survived by his sons, Richard Swistek and Robert Conner; his sister, Diane; grandchildren, Nicholas, Luke, Amy, Elizabeth, Reese, Jared, and Tyler; and great-grandchildren, Paiton, Emma Katherine, Brayden, Moses, and Lindi. Mr. Swistek was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Swistek; his parents, Frank and Angeline Swistek; his son, Lawrence Swistek; his daughter, Lisa Richardson; his brothers, Daniel and Jerry Swistek; his sister, Karen; and a granddaughter, Bethany. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service at Community Seventh Day Adventist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be shared with Community Christian School. Online condolences may be expressed at www.robertbarhamffh.com.