Stanley Patch Swaine-of Marilla, NY passed away November 8, 2025 at the age of 93.  Husband of his beloved late wife Anne, awesome Dad of Cathy Clarke, Sheila Francis (Joe), and David (Amy) Swaine, loving granda to Liam Clarke, Conor Clarke, Jamie Francis, Patrick Francis, Katie (Pete) Salmon, Lauren (Greg) Thur, and Megan Swaine.  He was also a proud great granda to Mila and Grace, and a loving pet parent of Princess.  He is survived by his sister Claire Ellis, and late brother Floyd 'Buzz', and sister Irene, many nieces and nephews, and good friends.  He served in the Air Force in the Korean war, and was a longtime member, and past commander  of the Marilla Veterans.  He was truly a great man, and gentleman who will be terribly missed by all.  Family will be present to receive friends at the CHARLES MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 13228 Broadway Alden, NY on Thursday from 4-7 PM.  Graveside Services with Military Honors will be held at the Maplewood Cemetery, East Ave., Marilla, NY on Friday at 11 AM.  Flowers gratefully declined.  Memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project. PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516.  Share your condolences at meyerfuneralhome.com