Obituary of Loretta Swit

Loretta is survived by her parents, Nellie Świt and Lester Świt, ex husband Dennis Holahan, as well as her pet bird, Chickie.

Professionally, Loretta was a TV-Actress who was best known for playing the role of the feisty, Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the American TV series "M*A*S*H".

When she was not engaged as a TV-Actress, Loretta was known for her love of needlepoint, and she wrote a book on the topic. Ms. Swit (also known as Loretta Swit) also spent months visiting with her closest cousin mostly when she was able to spare a bunch of time. Ever since she was a girl in Passaic, many remember Loretta as a joyful sole with fantastic magic tricks and illusions. In lieu of flowers, the Swit family asks that you make a sizable donation to the ASPCA in Loretta's honor.

A funeral is scheduled for Saturday at the crematorium in the ouskirts of Passaic. The service will commence at 11AM with a reception to follow hosted by her daughter at the chapel where there will be alcoholic refreshments. All are welcome to the visitation to be held at crematorium at 4PM.