Sophie B. Swiatlowski, of Oswego passed away peacefully on September 29th, 2019 at St. Camillus Health and Rehab.

Born and raised in Oswego, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Rusin) Swiatlowski. Sophie attended Oswego City Schools and was a graduate of Oswego High School. After high school, she attended Syracuse University where she earned her Masters in Education.

Sophie was employed by Oswego City School District for more than 30 years. She taught business classes at the high school.

Sophie loved her profession and was a beloved teacher. Through the years, she also loved to run into her former students so she could catch up and learn about their lives. She was a member of the New York State Teachers Association and was also active in the Oswego County Teachers Association. She was also a member of St. Stephen's Alter and Rosary Society.

To know Sophie was to love her. She was kind, generous, loyal, and full of enthusiasm. She was an absolute people person with a bubbly, infectious personality. Sophie always had a positive outlook and a zest for life, and everyone loved to be in her company. She had an art for making all those around her feel special and good. She loved any opportunity to be social and especially loved her luncheons and also the coffee hours after mass with family and friends. Sophie also had a passion for gardening. More than anything Sophie loved her family. She cherished her time spent with each of them, especially her grand niece and nephew.

Sophie is survived by her brother Edward Swiatlowski of Camillus NY; her nephew Douglas (Lisa) and grand nephew Ethan Swiatlowski of Liverpool; the wife of her late nephew David, Christine and great niece Sarah Swiatlowski of Manlius.

In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her sister Helen Swiatlowski, brother Frederick Swiatlowski and nephew, David Swiatlowski.

Calling hours will be held from 3-6 PM on Friday, October 4th at Nelson Funeral Home, 11 West Albany Street. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, October 5th, 2019 in St. Stephens Church. Her burial will follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. Nelson Funeral Home has care of her arrangements.