Evans O. Schwarz, Jr., age 94, of Hockessin, DE, passed away in the hospital on December 12, 2020, while recovering from a fall in his home.
Evans was born in 1926 in Boston, MA, the first child of Frances and Evans O. Schwarz, Sr. He grew up and attended school in Milton, MA.. Prior to serving in the Navy during WWII, he was a ship welder at the Boston Navy Yard. Upon completion of his service, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University. After working as an engineer in Boston he moved to Wilmington, DE in 1951, to begin employment with the DuPont Corp. and then with Hercules, Inc. He ended his career with NVF, Inc. in Yorklyn, DE.
He was married for 68 years to his loving wife, Mickey, who was also his lifelong bridge partner. He was a lifetime member of the Brandywiners, LTD, and sang for many years with the Brandywiners Choral. He led an active life as an avid golfer, bowler, tennis and squash player.
Evans is survived by his wife Mickey, sons Gregory (Anita), of Herndon, VA, Douglas (Bonnie), of Rochester, NY, Richard, of Philadelphia, PA, grandchildren Alena, Marriya, and Juliana, brother Robert, of Clifton Park, NY, sister Harriet Ryan of Milton, MA.
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