Tammy (Swierat) Knight Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Tammy (Swierat) Knight, age 61, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2022, at The HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center in Arizona. Tammy was born in Utica, NY on April 10, 1961, to Lorraine and the late Frank Swierat. She was a graduate of New York Mills High School, Class of 1979. Tammy continued her education at Herkimer County Community College where she received an associate’s degree. Tammy spent many years working in the banking industry. The majority of her career was working at First Source Credit Union in New Hartford. During this time she was promoted to Branch Manager. On January 11, 2013, Tammy was united in marriage to Brian Knight and took up residence in Scottsdale, Arizona. She was a long-time member of the Utica Elks Lodge #33 as well as the Phoenix Elks Lodge #335. Her favorite pastimes were watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing golf, bingo at the Elks, taking long walks and face-timing with her grandchildren. It is guaranteed her favorite tradition was pierogi Sunday at Gram’s house with the family. This past Christmas she taught her grandchildren how to polka to some of Great-Grandma’s favorite Polish Christmas carols. Tammy has touched so many hearts along the way and had so many special friends that were like family. She is survived by her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Diana and Adam Ostrander, and her adored grandchildren, Juniper, Buckley, Daisy Mae, and Poppy (Penelope). She is survived by her husband, Brian Knight (Arizona) as well as her loving mother, Lorraine Swierat; sisters, Debbie (John) Schmidt, Lori Fiorentino, and brother, Michael Swierat and several nieces and nephews. Of course, we can’t leave out her most faithful feline companion Ben Ben (13 yrs.). Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart & Saint Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, New York Mills on Wednesday, August 10th at 10:00 am. The family will receive visitors at the conclusion of the Mass. Inurnment will follow in St. Stanislaus & St. Casimir Cemetery, Whitesboro. In lieu of flowers, those wishing, please consider remembrances in Tammy’s name to the Central New York Veteran’s Outreach Center, 726 Washington St., Utica (www.ucdevelopment.org). Tammy worked hard to encourage donations and built many friendships along the way. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of her life where fond memories of Tammy will be shared at the Utica Elks Lodge, 1315 Champlin Ave., Utica starting at 5 p.m. We all love you very much Tammy and while we will miss seeing your beautiful smile, we will forever hold you close to our hearts!!! Pozdrawiam cie w niebie!!!

Tammy (Swierat) Knight

April 10, 1961 - July 21, 2022