ASHTABULA —
Mathew James Swanson, age 27, of Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away Monday, Jan. 30, 2012.
He was born Dec. 6, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of James R. Swanson and Teresa A. Dickard. Mathew graduated from Bayside High School in Virginia Beach. He had lived in Ashtabula the last five years.
He was a cook at Chops restaurant in Geneva. Matt enjoyed many freestyle things like BMX Biking and skateboarding. He was a very talented artist and was also a thriving tattoo artist. He was a good singer and song writer. Mathew was also a certified member of F.U.B.A.R.
He is survived by his mother, Teresa Dickard of Virginia; brothers, Maximilian Swanson (Sally Wright) of Ashtabula and James Swanson III of Las Vegas, Nev.; sister, Sonya Swanson of Houston, Texas; grandmother, Myrna Boros; nephew, Javian M. Swanson; niece, Sydian Perkins; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and many loving friends.
Matt was preceded in death by his father, James Swanson II; and grandparents, Thomas Dickard, Minnie Swanson and James Swanson I.
A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 4th, at Ashtabula Moose Lodge, 3001 N. Bend Road, Ashtabula.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the family in care of DUCRO FUNERAL SERVICES AND CREMATORY, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, who are handling the arrangements.
Obituary at www.ducro.com and starbeacon.com.
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