Girard J. "Jerry" McSwain, 80, March 11, 2010, resident of Manteno, IL, formerly of Matteson, IL. beloved husband of Betty nee Ahern; devoted father of Mary McSwain, Patrick (Kathleen) McSwain, John (Julie) McSwain, Richard and Susan McSwain, Ruth Donaldson, Margaret (Timothy) Clapper, and Michael (Denise) McSwain; loving grandfather of 14 1/2 and great-grandfather of 4. Fond brother of Mary (Nick) Gallucci; dear uncle of Joseph (Mary) Haimann. Jerry was a member of the American Legion post 474 of Matteson; a volunteer of the Manteno Veterans Home Woodworking Shop; and an Air Force Veteran having served in the Korean War. Resting at Hirsch Funeral Home, 3501 W. Lincoln Hwy. (Rt. 30), Matteson, IL, where friends may call on Sunday, from 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Monday, 9:15 a.m. at chapel, to St. Lawrence OToole Church, 4101 St. Lawrence Ave., Matteson, IL. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Chicago, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to Manteno Veterans Home, Woodworking Shop, 1 Veterans Drive, Manteno, IL 60950 Service Information Visitation Sunday March 14, 2010 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM Hirsch West End Chapel 50 Westwood Drive Park Forest, IL 60466 --> Service Monday March 15, 2010 10:00 AM to TBD St. Lawrence O'Toole Church 214th St. & Governors Hwy Matteson, IL -->