Louise Regina Swan

Louise Regina [Malocu] Swan July 7, 1920 – January 9, 2020 Louise Swan, 99, lovingly known as “Grandma” to so many, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN with her granddaughters, Lynette, Michelle and Tressa, praying by her side. Louise resided with her son, George and his wife Cheryl for the past two years in Ashland City, TN, where she loved attending The Ashland City Senior Center to exercise while playing Bingo “Bingosize” on Fridays with her son and other seniors in the community. Prior to that, she lived in Maryland for 45 years (six of those in Rhode Island) sharing her time between her daughter’s and grandchildren’s homes. She was born in Hazleton, PA and was the fifth of seven children born in the United States to immigrant parents from Italy. Louise was raised from the age of three at St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Scranton, PA, along with her sister Angie. She later returned to Hazleton where the Schiavo family welcomed her. Louise often spoke of her fond memories with the Schiavo family and continue to stay in touch with her “little sister” Judy. She received her high school diploma from La Salle Extension University, accredited by the National Home Study Council. She completed the Nurse’s Aide Program and became employed by the Prince George’s Community Hospital in Cheverly, MD, where she worked as a Nurse’s Aide and then a ward clerk for 22 years before her retirement. Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Anna Maria [Talerico] Malocu; her brothers Anthony and Frank; sisters, Mary, Rita, Jane and Angie; and her daughter, Sharon Orange. She is survived by her son George N. Swan (Cheryl) of Ashland City, TN; her daughter Paulette Fasick (Len) of Bowie, MD; her granddaughters, Lynette Entzian (Donald) of Lothian, MD; Michelle Nolan (Chris) of Mount Airy, MD; Tressa Suiters (Mike) of Ashland City, TN; Stephanie Jenkins (Rick) of Bowie, MD; Jennifer Fasick of Waldorf, MD; grandsons, Lenny Fasick of Baltimore, MD; Steven Orange (Melissa) of Chesapeake Beach, MD; Pete Heathman of Ashland City, TN; along with many great-grandchildren: Cassie, John, Savannah, Mackenzie, DJ, Sammy, Chance, Ashley H., Ashley M., Alex, Andrew, Emma, Dylan, Christine, Sarah, Nathan and Jason. Louise was a tiny Italian lady standing only 4’6 1/2” (she was very proud of that ½ inch). What she lacked in size, she often made up in sass and wit. She taught all her grandchildren to play chess and could often be found working a Sudoku puzzle. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother to her family. She and her late sister Angie loved the Washington Redskins and could be found in front of the television on game days hooting and hollering until they would finally break out into song “Hale to the Redskins.” Her family would like to offer a special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and aides who took wonderful care of her at the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at TriStar Centennial Hospital and The Residence at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN during her final hours. A Memorial Gathering is planned at the Cheatham County Funeral Home in Ashland City, TN on Friday, January 10th from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. On Tuesday, January 21st, an additional Memorial Gathering is scheduled at Lee Funeral Home Calvert, 8200 Jennifer Lane, Owings, MD, 20736 from 11 am until the start of the Memorial Service at 1 pm, with Robert Hahn officiating. A private burial is planned at the Southern Memorial Gardens in Dunkirk, MD. Cheatham County Funeral Home, 615-792-2552 on-line condolences at www.cheathamcountyfh.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Louise Regina Swan please visit our Sympathy Store.