Daniel F. Swank

Daniel “Dan” Forrest Swank, of Carneys Point, New Jersey, passed away on July 18, 2024, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware, with his loving wife, Kelly, by his side. Dan was born October 16, 1984 to Jean Moody and Terry Swank, from Pennsville, NJ. He graduated from Pennsville High School in 2002, and studied Computer Science at Rowan University. His professional career spanned nearly 17 years at Fieldprint, where he significantly contributed to developing and maintaining one of the largest fingerprinting networks in the United States. Dan was also an accomplished Eagle Scout, and he forged many lasting friendships during his time with the scouts. Dan and his wife Kelly shared 16 wonderful years together, highlighted by their intimate wedding in a helicopter above Niagara Falls. He was a kind and giving individual, the type of person who would literally give you the shirt off his back. Dan is affectionately remembered for his occasional grumpiness, wonderful hugs, and as a known jokester who could always make someone laugh. A driven man, he was proud to have achieved his goal of buying a house before the age of 30. He turned that house into a beautiful home he shared with his wife and their pets, and delighting in hosting anyone who visited. Dan was a man of many, varied hobbies. He loved everything from a night in playing video games or watching horror movies, to having board game nights and parties with his friends, to hiking and camping with his wife and dogs. He spent his free time devouring books, wood working, taking care of his lawn, and building/fixing computers and cars. During the Covid pandemic, he took up disc golf, which he thoroughly enjoyed. He was also good with his hands and could fix anything given enough time. He always did everything he could to take care of his wife Kelly, making sure she had everything from roses on bad days to stars painted on her fingernails, right to the end. Dan is survived by his wife, Kelly Doran; his mother, Jean Moody; his brother, TJ Moody; his aunts, Tomi Lynn Moody and Carol Swank; his uncle, Tracy Swank; and his devoted dogs, Griff and Church. He is preceded in death by his father, Terry Lee A. Swank; his maternal grandparents, Catherine “Cat” I. Moody and Thomas L. Moody; and his paternal grandparents, Forrest Byron Swank and Grace Swank. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 1pm to 4pm at Salem Oak Winery, located at 60 N Railroad Ave, Pedricktown, NJ 08067. In keeping with Dan’s wishes, attendees are encouraged to share stories and enjoy each other’s company; he would want us to miss him, but never be sad. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that charitable donations be made in Dan’s honor to the Salem County Humane Society (salemcountyhumanesociety.org).

Daniel F. Swank

October 16, 1984 - July 18, 2024

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