Philip J. Shwaiko
February 22, 2000 -
June 16, 2022
Philip James Shwaiko of Kenosha, a loving son, brother, uncle and friend was born to eternal life unexpectedly on June 16, 2022 at the age of 22.
Phil entered his new life of family, friends and best friend and future bride, Morghan. His work ethic was exhausting, his goals were to always over-perform, and his commitment to loved ones was unbreakable. As an old soul Phil was ahead of his time and when anyone asked for help the answer was always yes.
The “baby boy” fourth child and beloved son of Kristen and Todd Shwaiko, Philip was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 22, 2000. He attended Holy Rosary Catholic School (2014) Bradford High School (2018) and graduated from Gateway Technical College from trade school with a focus in welding. He began his career at Wagner’s Company before joining Michels Company where his associates became family. When he was not working you could find him outside doing numerous activities, he had many hobbies some of which included hunting, fishing, boating, four wheeling, and golfing. He was a jack of all trades as there was nothing he couldn’t do or fix.
Philip leaves behind his parents, Kristen (Stephen) Shwaiko-Foster and Todd (Rose) Shwaiko; his siblings, Alexandra, Anastasia (Johnnie), Paul, Amy (Wade) Foster- Stewart, Seth (Casey) Foster; his loving fiancé, Morghan LaFond; his grandmother, Jeanette (Ray) Tate; his grandfather, Jerry Ellis Foster; his aunts and uncles, Kristy and Arthur Weber, David and Denise Botz, Jim and Dawn Romanowski, Marilyn (Tag) Galloway, Jan (Brian ) Traylor; his cousins, Nora, Mary, Ella Weber; Rudy (Danielle), Turner (Carly), Abigail Botz; Andrew and Alexander Romanowski, Brett (Whitney) Burchfield, Aaron (Amy ) Burchfield, Carly Galloway, Lindsey (Aaron) Kinchen and Zach (Jayme) Traylor; his precious nieces, Isabella Levendoski, Riley Foster and handsome nephews, Alexander Campbell, Kole Foster, Brock and Bryce Bankston, Mark and Luke Stewart; his numerous cousins, and his loving godparents, David Botz and Donna Olsen
He was preceded in death by many that shaped his soul most recently including his brother, Joshua Maginn; his grandmothers, Jeanne Botz & Gladys Foster and his grandfathers, Peter Shwaiko and Charles “Chuck” Hassel.
Service Info
Funeral services honoring Philip’s life will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of Pompeii Catholic Church, 2224 45th Street, Kenosha.
The Mass and Burial will be streamed live on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. on the Piasecki Funeral Home Facebook page. The livestream can be viewed by anyone (even those who don't have a Facebook account) at http://facebook.com/PiaseckiFuneralHome/live/.
Interment will follow in Sunset Ridge Memorial Park.
A visitation for Philip will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Piasecki Funeral Home, 3720 39th Ave, Kenosha.
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Dr. Paul Schissler, DCI only met Phil once but could tell right away that he was an outstanding person and much more mature than most 22 year olds. He spoke clearly and warmly to me and we had great conversation. We spoke of his future plans with Morghan and his upcoming career and life with her. They were a perfect fit and would have made a great life together. Tom and Marcy treated him as one of their own. I ache for both the family and his future family he was to enter into. Condolences, and know that God has a plan.
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Diane WojciechowiczSincerest sympathies to the family. May your memories give you comfort , and please know how many people are here for you if needed. Breaks my heart , sending hugz and prayers.
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Jim and Ardy OlsonKris and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
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Jim EvansI met Phil when I worked with Kris on a project in Milwaukee! He came down to the work site on weekends when Kris would work. Phil was still in high school, but sitting and chatting with him, it was like talking to a much older person. He was knowledgeable and easy to talk with. He was respectful and certainly acted like he was interested in my thoughts too. Then we went out on the project and he was curious and fascinated with what we were doing. I only knew Phil a very short while, but in that time, I knew he had the smarts and savvy to do anything he wanted to do! I am so sorry for your loss, the world lost someone special too. Rest In Peace Phillip, ??
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Morgan SibleyPhillip and I went to middle school together here in Louisiana. In his short time here, we grew very close. He was the nicest, most kind hearted classmate and we still kept in touch years after. I’m so sorry and deeply saddened by his sudden loss. You all will be in my prayers.
