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Scott Swatling Obituary

Swatling, Scott
HALFMOON - Scott Martin Swatling, 49, of Halfmoon, N.Y., passed away at his home, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, September 7, 2025, following a battle with cancer.
Scott was born in 1976 in Troy, N.Y., a son of Glenn and Janet (Ryan) Swatling. He graduated from Shenendehowa High School with the class of 1995. Following his graduation, he went to work as a mechanic for Troy City Garage. He married Melissa Letourneau on September 16, 2000, and was anticipating their 25th anniversary.
When Scott wasn't at work he had a passion for dirt bike racing, was involved with his family's dairy farm, and had recently gotten into gardening. He loved his dog, Dozer, and his family meant the world to him.
Scott is survived by his parents, Glenn and Janet Swatling; his wife, Melissa Swatling; their children, Scott Swatling Jr. and Misty Swatling; his stepchildren, Kayla Letourneau and Cody Letourneau; and four grandchildren, Cameron Higgins, Bryden Higgins, Hunter Allen, and Julia Allen; his siblings, Glenn (Thatsany) Swatling Jr., Kenneth (Dianne) Swatling, and Jennifer (Paul) Sousie; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
A Visitation for Scott will be held on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., at Catricala Funeral Home, 1597 Rt. 9, Clifton Park, N.Y. 12065, followed by a Mass at St. Mary's of Crescent, 86 Church Hill Rd., Waterford, N.Y. 12188, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place at St. Agnes Cemetery, in Cohoes, immediately following the Mass.
If you wish to make a donation in memory of Scott, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln., Latham, N.Y. 12110.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Sep. 11, 2025.

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