John J. Swope | Investment adviser, 48
John J. Swope, 48, of Malvern, an investment adviser, died Saturday at home. Mr. Swope had health problems since a serious bout of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a neurological disorder, 12 years ago.
John J. Swope, 48, of Malvern, an investment adviser, died Saturday at home. Mr. Swope had health problems since a serious bout of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a neurological disorder, 12 years ago.
Mr. Swope was senior vice president for Smith Barney's office in Wayne. He joined his father, Jack, and his brother, Doug, at the wealth management firm in the late 1990s after a career in advertising sales.
A native of Strafford, Mr. Swope graduated from the Haverford School, where he was an All-State pitcher on the baseball team. He and his wife, Amanda Swope, were introduced by his brother and married in 1992.
An avid golfer, Mr. Swope was a member of the Chester Valley Golf Club. He also enjoyed watching golf tournaments on TV and reading mystery thrillers. He was a trivia buff and always knew the answers on Jeopardy, his wife said.
In addition to his wife, father and brother, Mr. Swope is survived by a daughter, Caroline; his mother, Joan Swope; and two sisters.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Wayne Presbyterian Church, 125 E. Lancaster Ave., Wayne.